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, join our all-college conversations to share your thoughts with others at BC.
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 us for these free events, open to all students, faculty, staff, and community. No registration needed. All are both in-person and online.
A Call for Civic Bridgebuilding, with Representative Derek Kilmer
When: Monday, May 22, 10:30 -11:20 a.m.
Where: D106 & Zoom
Help kick off the week by joining a conversation about the what and why of civic bridgebuilding. This informal discussion will follow remarks from Representative Derek Kilmer, one of the lead sponsors of the 2022 Building Civic Bridges Act in Congress. As we discuss the importance and challenges of building relationships across difference, we will set the tone for the week, and for what we seek in our campus community.
The Devastating Power of Misinformation
When: Monday, May 22, 12:30 -1:20 p.m.
Where: D106 & Zoom
Come talk about the power misinformation has to influence what we believe, how we act, and how we engage (meaningfully and destructively) with others. Through this conversation, participants will share ideas for addressing this important issue, and learn about some resources available to them to counteract misinformation in their classes.
Fostering a More Inclusive Democracy, with WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
When: Wednesday, May 24, 12:45 -1:45 p.m.
Where: B201 (Board Room) & Zoom
Join Washington State’s Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs, for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on voter engagement and civic participation. Talk to Secretary Hobbs about concerns and barriers to voting that many people face, and explore ways, through open and honest dialogue, that our community can help create positive change and foster a more inclusive democracy.
Fostering the Campus Culture We Want, with Manu Meel
When: Wednesday, May 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Where: B201 (Board Room) & Zoom
Join Manu Meel from BridgeUSA – a growing movement that centers students to promote depolarizing dialogue on campuses – for an informal conversation about how each of us can play a role in shaping our civic culture here at BC, how we balance free speech with safety, and how we contribute to the community we want – both on and off campus.
Contact rise@bellevuecollege.edu with any questions.
Last Updated May 19, 2023