This Week! Voices United: Make Change!

These days, it can be hard to have meaningful conversations about challenging topics with people we disagree with. This week, as a part of BC’s first ever Voices United, discuss how students can contribute to creating a welcoming place for all here.

More Information:

What: Voices United – A Week of Campus-Wide and Civic Conversation
When: May 22-26
Where: In-Person and Virtual
Learn more.

Join one (or more) of three student-focused conversations about how to make campus a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free environment for BC students to discuss campus, state, and even international issues that are important to them. These are nonpartisan, open-to-different-perspectives conversations about how we have conversations at BC and across our communities.

The conversation with Manu Meel on Thursday will focus specifically on empowering BC students to contribute to change.

All are free, in-person, and open only to students. No registration needed.

Student Conversation 1:
• When: Monday, May 22, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Where: T119
Student Conversation 2:
• When: Tuesday, May 23, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Where: H Building 2nd Floor Lounge
Student Conversation 3:
• When: Wednesday, May 24, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Where: C130A

The Power of Students to Build Bridges and Make Change, with Manu Meel (BridgeUSA)
When: Thursday, May 25, 1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Where: C130A
While in college, Manu Meel helped to found a student group that later expanded into a nationwide movement for civic engagement, BridgeUSA. This fast-growing student movement focuses on how we bridge our differences and change the way we talk about politics. Come chat with Manu and learn more about building bridges with those around you even when it seems impossible or unproductive. Explore the power you have as students to make a change on your campus and in your communities.

Contact rise@bellevuecollege.edu with any questions.

Last Updated May 19, 2023