Civil Discourse and Engagement

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

• Recovery: Defining A New Path

  Oct. 15, 2019 at 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.
  Student Union: 221

  I'm not going to tell you to "just say no" but people need to know about the social and institutional implications of having a substance use disorder. My former heroin use follows me around like a dark black shadow.

  Civil Discourse and Engagement

• Putting the U in Culture

  Oct. 15, 2019 at 11 a.m. until noon
  Student Union: 221

  A young black woman's identity where a "common" culture does not define an individual.

  Civil Discourse and Engagement

• I Just Took A DNA Test!

  Oct. 15, 2019 at 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
  Student Union 221: Student Union Garden Key Meeting Room

  Unjudge someone through personal dialogue and challenge stereotypes. Come listen to Gary as he shares the lessons gained from his genealogy research, family history, and upbringing. He will share how it has and hasn't shaped who he is.

  Civil Discourse and Engagement

• Pride Chat (Recurring Event)

  Oct. 15, 2019 at 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
  Ferrell Commons 171: Pride Commons

  Pride Chats are a biweekly discussion that focuses on a multitude of diverse topics. The topics are different at each event and address different aspects of the LGBTQ+ community. The focus of Pride Chats is to help facilitate a healthy discussion with the student body to spread awareness and acceptance between students, faculty, and staff.

  Civil Discourse and Engagement

• Failure Is Not An Option!

  Oct. 15, 2019 at 3 p.m. until 4 p.m.
  Student Union: 221

  Come listen to Andrea's journey of seeking to earn a degree while navigating a higher education world that she didn't feel was built for her to be successful. Unjudge someone through personal dialogue and challenge stigma/stereotypes.

  Civil Discourse and Engagement