Thank you for your engagement and support in a year of Talking Together. Let's continue the conversations!
- The Talking Together Team
(The Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse, Kaufman Interfaith Institute, The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, and WGVU Public Media)
Strengthening our communities through conversation
Tired of the toxic level of polarization in the U.S.? Interested in talking with people whose perspective differs from your own in ways that stay constructive? We invite you to join us for a year focused on creating a culture of conversation rather than division.
The Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse, Kaufman Interfaith Institute, Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, and WGVU Public Media were pleased to partner for Talking Together: Strengthening our Communities through Conversation, a dialogue initiative aimed at interrupting polarization and investing in the principles of civil discourse and respectful conversation. Each month featured at least one structured activity for students, staff, faculty, and community members to engage in conversation with one other across differences in perspective, identity, and life experiences.
A Year-Long Series
September 21, 2022 - Kick-Off Reception & How To Talk To Your Neighbor Workshop
September 22, 2022 - Constitution Day Celebration
October 13, 2022 - Film screening & A People's Supper
November 7-9, 2022 - Sharing our Stories: Moving from Division to Hope (Annual Civil Discourse Symposium)
January 21, 2023 - MLK Day of Service & Solidarity
February 23, 2023 - See No Stranger: An Evening with Valarie Kaur
March 23, 2023 - Building Trust Across America, One Relationship at a Time
April 20, 2023 - From Talking Together to Working Together: Strengthening Our Communities Through Putting Talk into Action
Talking Together is a partnership between the Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse, Kaufman Interfaith Institute, The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, and WGVU Public Media.