Dialogue Events

Through events like Great Minds Who Don’t Think Alike and Things We Don’t Talk About at Dinner, our dialogue programs invite students to engage in courageous conversations across lines of difference. We create spaces where diverse perspectives can be shared, heard, and respected—building the empathy, curiosity, and communication skills essential for a healthy democracy. Engaging in dialogue and growing your ability to navigate difficult conversations about complex or controversial subjects isn’t just important for campus life—it’s critical preparation for life after college. These are the skills professionals, business leaders, and engaged citizens will need to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.

Fall 2025 Dialogue Events

• Things We Don't Talk About At Dinner
  • Gender Norms Edition - Tuesday, September 9 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Lee's Garage
  • Patriotism & National Identity Edition - Tuesday, November 4 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Lee's Garage
• Ask Big Questions
  • Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. in Student Lounge
  • Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Student Lounge
  • Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Student Lounge
• Great Minds That Don't Think Alike: Artificial Intelligence - Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. in Lynn Presentation Room
• A More Perfect Union: Demond Meade on the Fight for Amendment 4 - Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. in Lynn Presentation Room
  • Join us for a powerful Constitution Day keynote with Desmond Meade, President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and a nationally recognized advocate for voting rights and criminal justice reform. Meade will share his personal journey from incarceration to leading one of the most significant expansions of democracy in recent U.S. history—Florida’s Amendment 4, which restored voting rights to over 1.4 million people with past felony convictions.