Dialogue Opportunities

At Elon, we recognize that building community and developing the skills to thoughtfully and critically engage within and across difference is easier with practice. We also recognize that ways of engaging in meaningful and productive dialogue takes different forms for different people. For this reason, there are many dialogue initiatives that take place at Elon that each have their own structure, focus, and time commitment.

The American Dream
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00pm, Moseley 217
Join Elon students, staff, and faculty for a conversation about The American Dream as we come upon America’s 250th Anniversary – What does it mean to you? Is it still possible? What challenges or obstacles stand in the way of achieving this ideal?
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life

Climate Change Depolarization Workshop
Wednesday, March 4, 6:00pm, Sankey 308
This workshop, hosted by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, Dr. Adi Wiezel in the Department of Psychology, and the Environmental Defense Fund, will focus on fostering constructive and civil discourse on climate change. Participants will explore climate change impacts here in North Carolina as well as potential solutions.
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life

Affordable Housing and the Cost of Living
Tuesday, April 14, 6:00pm, Moseley 217
Join members of the Elon community for a dialogue on affordable housing and the current cost of living in the United States. Recent surveys and studies show that the state of the economy is the top issue on the mind of voters in the nation. Come to this event to share your perspective and listen to the opinions of others.
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life