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Civic Dialogue
Spring 2025 Events
Bursting our Political Bubbles: A Dialogue on the Recent Executive Orders
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, The Ȥ¹º²Ê’s Political Dialogues Working Group will host a nonpartisan political dialogue on the recent executive orders in the Kane Forum, ELH 235 from 7-9 pm. This dialogue is open to current Ȥ¹º²Ê students.
The University has organized similar discussions on campus since 2017 as part of an ongoing “Bursting Our Political Bubbles” Dialogue Initiative, which blends the reflective, structured dialogue methods of national non-profit Essential Partners with St. Ignatius of Loyola’s teachings of discernment and reflection. Questions? Contact community@scranton.edu or 570-941-4419.
Fall 2024 Events
What are your Hopes for the Nation? A Ȥ¹º²Ê Conversation
Ȥ¹º²Ê Public LIbrary
Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street, Ȥ¹º²Ê 18509
As part of the Ȥ¹º²Ê Stories oral history initiative, 33 interviewees were asked about their hopes for the nation. At this event, a week prior to Constitution Day, view some of their feedback and join the conversation in facilitated small group dialogue with your Ȥ¹º²Ê neighbors.
Light Refreshments will be served.
Fall Student Political Dialogue
Monday, Oct. 28, 7-9pm
The fall 2024 student political dialogue will take place on campus and will focus on the Presidential Elections, your vote and your values.
These campus dialogues provide an opportunity for students to engage in a non-partisan open discussion about important issues, to explore personal values that they hold, and to listen and learn from others. Students will have a chance to engage and encounter each other's experiences and views - not debate or persuade - through structured dialogue to build understanding.
The University has organized similar discussions on campus since 2017 as part of an ongoing “Bursting Our Political Bubbles” Dialogue Initiative, which blends the reflective, structured dialogue methods of national non-profit Essential Partners with St. Ignatius of Loyola’s teachings of discernment and reflection.
Questions? Contact community@scranton.edu or 570-941-4419.
Spring 2024 Political Dialogues
On Monday, February 26, 2024, The Ȥ¹º²Ê’s Political Dialogues Working Group will host a nonpartisan political dialogue on the upcoming Presidential Elections 2024 in LSC 133 from 7-9 pm. This dialogue is open to current Ȥ¹º²Ê students.
On Monday, April 15, The Ȥ¹º²Ê's Political Dialogues Working Group will host a dialogue on the topic of Israel-Pale