Bursting Our Political Bubbles: Presidential Elections and Israel/Palestine
The University of Scranton Political Dialogues Working Group, in collaboration with the Ethics Across the Curriculum Initiative, will offer two student political dialogues this semester. Attending students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own values surrounding the issue while also listening to learn from others.
The first dialogue will take place on Monday, Feb. 26 from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Loyola Science Center 133 on the topic “Presidential Elections 2024.” The second dialogue will take place on Monday, April 15 from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Loyola Science Center, 133 on the topic “Israel/Palestine.” Prior to the April dialogue, students are encouraged to attend a March 21 public panel on Israel/Palestine featuring Jewish political scientist Mira Sucharov and Palestinian law professor Omar Dajani.
Students must pre-register for the dialogues here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PDSpring)
These dialogues are 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. It will present University students the opportunity to engage in open discussion. During the dialogue, 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. Interested students can learn more by visiting the civic dialogue website.
For students interested in participating but unable to attend, they are encouraged to complete a brief survey and will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift card. View the survey at this link.
The University has organized similar discussions on campus since 2017. For further background and tips on how to engage constructive dialogue that involves both listening to and learning from others, click here.
Questions? Contact Daysi Carreto, Assistant Director of Community and Civic Engagement, at daysi.carreto@scranton.edu or 570-941-4419.
