Civil Discourse in Turbulent Times - An Online Panel Discussion

This session is designed to foster an appreciation for the importance and value of engaging in civil discussions on difficult topics with people who have different perspectives and backgrounds. The panel will provide practical advice on when, where, and how we can engage in and learn from these conversations while being our authentic selves.

Moderator:

• Stacie Colston Patterson ’04, Legal Counsel, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Panelists:

• Dr. Erica Buchanan-Rivera ’07, MS ’10, Educational Consultant, Author, and Adjunct Professor for the College of Education at Butler University
• Tim Nation, Co-Founder & Executive Director at Peace Learning Center
• Felicia Williams, College of Education lecturer, Faculty Associate for Pedagogy, and COE DEI Fellow