Hard Conversations: How to Disagree with Those We Care Most About

On Monday, October 14 from 7-8:30 p.m., all undergraduate students are invited to a special event focused on the art of engaging in challenging discussions. The event features a panel discussion from experts in an informal "coffee shop" setting.  

During this conversation, panelists will discuss how to respectfully disagree with those we most care about on political and social issues, including how to respond when one may agree on the issue but not the means.

This event is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and hosted by Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward. This event is in partnership with the CWRU Residence Hall Association (RHA)

This event is specifically tailored for students. Food and drinks provided!

Meet the Panelists:

  • Norah Feeny, Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences and Director, PTSD Treatment and Research Program, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Adrianne Fletcher, Vice Dean, Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine, and Assistant Professor, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
  • Walt Hunter, Chair and Professor, Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Sandy Russ, Conciliation Counselor, Distinguished University Professor Emerita and Louis D. Beaumont University Professor Emerita of Psychological Sciences

Register to Attend