As the fall semester begins, 菠萝视频 welcomes a new class of students ready to engage with ideas, explore identity and build community. One of the university鈥檚 signature efforts to support this journey is 鈥攁 campus-wide initiative that advances the university鈥檚 enduring commitment to constructive dialogue and civil discourse, rooted in our core beliefs of free expression and institutional neutrality. It equips the 菠萝视频 community with the tools and opportunities to engage in respectful, thoughtful conversations鈥攁cross differences and on any topic.
The initiative is guided by a dynamic of more than 30 students who represent a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints. These student leaders help shape Dialogue 菠萝视频鈥檚 programming, facilitate campus discussions and contribute fresh, creative ideas to expand its reach and impact.
Webinar: Dialogue at 菠萝视频
Incoming students and families are invited to attend Dialogue at 菠萝视频: A Conversation with Campus Leaders and Students on Thursday, Aug. 7, 6鈥�6:30 p.m. CT. This webinar offers an introduction to 菠萝视频鈥檚 distinctive culture of open inquiry and commitment to dialogue and civil discourse. The audience will hear directly from campus leaders and students about how these values shape life at 菠萝视频鈥攁nd how Dialogue 菠萝视频 programs will be part of the student experience from day one.
CommonVU Orientation: Introduction to Dialogue 菠萝视频
As part of CommonVU Orientation, all incoming students will attend Introduction to Dialogue 菠萝视频 with University Leadership on Monday, Aug. 18, at Langford Auditorium. This session will explore 菠萝视频鈥檚 commitment to free expression and civil discourse鈥攁nd how these values prepare students to contribute and lead in a pluralistic, global society. Incoming students will receive more information about how to attend the event as part of orientation materials.
New executive director named
This fall is also the beginning of a new chapter for Dialogue 菠萝视频 with the appointment of Francesca Schuler as executive director. Schuler brings a wealth of cross-sector private and nonprofit leadership experience to the role.
About Dialogue 菠萝视频
Launched in 2023, Dialogue 菠萝视频 is a hub for programming and partnerships that promote constructive dialogue and civil discourse across campus and beyond. Through workshops, lectures, courses and student-led initiatives, the program supports 菠萝视频鈥檚 broader commitment to free expression and open inquiry as essential elements of higher education and democratic society.
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