反射 & Dialogue Series creates a safe space for faculty and staff to engage in dialogue surrounding pressing issues, 主题, and current events that significantly impact both the 电子游戏软件 community and the world.
2024秋季系列
In the midst of complex global conflicts and a polarizing U.S. 选举季, what makes fostering understanding and productive dialogue more crucial now than ever? Join the Office for Institutional Diversity for a 3-part 反思与对话系列, centered around Monica Guzman's insightful book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Over three one-and a half-hour sessions this fall, we will explore practical tools and strategies to navigate difficult conversations, 拥抱不同的观点, and build a resilient campus community.
This series is designed to equip attendees with the insights, 技能, and encouragement necessary not just to survive but to thrive in the midst of differences of opinions and beliefs. Attendees will learn valuable techniques for bridging divides and fostering a culture of curiosity and respect.
- 阶段1: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (12:00-1:30 pm)
- 阶段2: Thursday, October 24, 2024 (12:00-1:30 pm)
- 阶段3: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (12:00-1:30 pm)
第一部分
In the first session of our Fall 2024 反思与对话系列, we will delve into Part 1 of Monica Guzman’s book, 关注分类的主题, 不相, 和地坑. We will explore how our social circles influence our thinking, the impact of social media and cancel culture on our ability to engage with differing perspectives, and the consequences of living in information silos. 通过引导讨论, participants will reflect on their own experiences and consider strategies to foster more open, 好奇的, and productive dialogues within our campus community. Join us as we begin this journey to understand the forces that divide us and how we can bridge these divides for a more inclusive and resilient community.
第二部分 & 三个
In the second session of our 反思与对话系列, we will discuss Parts 2 and 3 of Monica Guzman’s book,, focusing on the power of curiosity and the art of bridging conversations. We will explore how asking “What am I missing?” can open doors to new perspectives and how curiosity can transform difficult dialogues into opportunities for connection and understanding. Participants will reflect on their own experiences with INTOIT (“I never thought of it that way”) moments—those instances of unexpected insight—and learn practical strategies to enhance their conversational 技能. Join us as we deepen our exploration of curiosity, embrace the complexity of differing viewpoints, and develop tools to build trust and foster meaningful dialogue in our campus community.
第四部分和第五部分
In our third and final session of the 反思与对话系列, we will explore Parts 4 and 5 of Monica Guzman’s book. This session will delve into understanding motivations, 发现价值, and the importance of 诚实的y in bridging divides. Participants will discuss how to navigate identity-related attachments and enhance clarity in conversations. Through practical strategies and reflective dialogue, we will aim to build a deeper understanding of each other's perspectives and learn how to maintain genuine, 诚实的连接, even in the face of significant differences. Join us as we solidify our 技能 in fostering open, 诚实的, and empathetic communication within our campus community.
Participation in every session is encouraged but not required. 所有注册人都将收到一份 数字拷贝 of the book provided by BC Library before the session(s).
过去的事件
February 28, 2023 - Belonging and Burdensomeness on Latinx and Black Youth
由博士领导. 卡罗来纳Velez-Grau, 助理教授, 社会工作学院, 26 participants took part in a learning, reflection and dialogue exercise to help deepen awareness of, and engagement with preventative measures ensuring the well-being and belongingness among all members of the 电子游戏软件 community, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds.
October 19, 2022 - Navigating Grief as a Social and Collective Experience
由博士领导. 诺拉总值, Core Fellow and 访问ing 助理教授 of Sociology, 40 participants engaged in discussions on the concept of collective grief, as well as getting to hear more about Dr. Gross’s own sociological research on Black teenage boy’s grief in the aftermath of neighborhood gun violence.
