{"id":14443,"date":"2025-09-26T23:57:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T03:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/faculty-excellence\/?page_id=14443"},"modified":"2025-09-27T00:00:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T04:00:07","slug":"dialogue-across-difference-past-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/faculty-excellence\/dialogue-across-difference-past-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Dialogue Across Difference: Past Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
_<\/span>___<\/span><\/strong><\/th>\nDay & Time – Description<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Dialogue Across Difference: <\/b><\/p>\n

Integrating Societal Topics into Your Course and Discipline<\/b><\/p>\n

Jack Baldwin Leclair<\/strong><\/em>
\n<\/span><\/a>(Political Science & Law)<\/span><\/p>\n

Julia Berger<\/em><\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/a>(Religion)<\/span><\/p>\n

Maughn Gregory <\/strong><\/em>
\n<\/span><\/a>(Philosophy of Education)<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday, Feb 4<\/strong>
\n11am\u201312pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

ONLINE<\/strong><\/td>\n

Recent student survey data indicates that Montclair students highly value coursework that clearly demonstrates real-world relevance. This faculty roundtable brings together educators from across disciplines to discuss approaches to introducing meaningful dialogue and real-world relevance into diverse courses and fields. Join Jack Baldwin LeClair (Political Science and Law), Julia Berger (Religion), and Maughn Gregory (Philosophy of Education) as they share hands-on techniques for facilitating effective classroom dialogue and offer suggestions for implementing micro-interventions that foster empathy, critical thinking, and engagement. Attendees are welcome to bring questions and suggestions for discussion.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Foundations of Freedom:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrating the Legacy of George Washington and the Constitution<\/strong><\/p>\n

Participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jonathan Koppell, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\n

President<\/em><\/p>\n

Leslie Wilson, PhD<\/strong>
\nProfessor of History, and Associate Dean of College of Humanities and Social\u00a0Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n

Fanny Lauby, PhD.<\/strong> Associate Professor of Political Science and Law<\/em><\/p>\n

Moderator:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brigid Harrison, PhD.\u00a0<\/strong>
\nChair and Professor, Department of Political Science and Law\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Date & Time:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 19, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00-1:25 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Student Center, Ballroom A<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A celebration of the US Constitution as the bedrock of American democracy. Join four scholars of American history and governance as they explore how the limits and responsibilities of the presidency have been interpreted over the centuries, including:<\/p>\n

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    The understanding of the presidency in the minds of our nation\u2019s founders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    How George Washington established many of the norms of the presidency that endure to this day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The role of Congress in making law (Article I of the US Constitution).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The evolution of the implementation of Article I.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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Acting (Out):<\/b><\/p>\n

Language and Power<\/b><\/p>\n

in the Classroom<\/b><\/p>\n

Fiona Harris-Ramsby<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/em>(Writing Studies, BCMSU)<\/p>\n

Wed, Apr12,<\/strong>
\n11am\u201312pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Online<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n

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This workshop, led\u00a0by\u00a0Dr. Fiona Harris-Ramsby, establishes a methodology for incorporating linguistic and\u00a0cultural awareness into classroom\u00a0and scholarly contexts. Participants will engage in exercises designed to enhance linguistic and cultural sensitivity. The workshop aims\u00a0to give visibility to language norms that are often taken for granted and models the integration of societal topics into one’s teaching and research.<\/div>\n
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Fall 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Building Your Resilience for Difficult Dialogues<\/strong><\/p>\n

Patricia Virella<\/a>,
\nEducational Leadership<\/em><\/td>\n

Thursday, September 26, 1\u20132pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

An often unspoken challenge to supporting dialogue across differences in our courses is the challenge that such work presents for us. Fostering dialogue across differences can place instructors in a vulnerable position. You may reasonably have concerns about what individuals might say or that comments may be injurious or upsetting to you or others in the class. You may simply feel weary and unsure. In this workshop, Patricia Virella will offer instructors strategies for building resiliency and responding to difficult conversations.
\nPanopto Recording<\/a> (access with Montclair NetID only)<\/span><\/td>\n

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Unify America College Bowl Challenge<\/strong><\/td>\nSeptember 24\u201326\u00a0 ***\u00a0 <\/strong>October 1\u20133\u00a0 ***\u00a0 <\/strong>October 9<\/strong><\/p>\n
The\u00a0Office of Civic and Voter Engagement<\/a> invites faculty to encourage your students to join The Unify College Bowl Challenge — a dialogue program sponsored by Unify America<\/a>. Participants are paired with others who may have differing perspectives, with the goal of finding common ground and fostering mutual understanding. Faculty might consider making this an assignment or an extra credit option. Unify America is a non-partisan, non-profit organization aimed at bridging the political and social divides in the United States through civil dialogue and shared experiences. The organization connects people from diverse backgrounds and political ideologies for meaningful, one-on-one or group conversations about key issues facing the nation.\u00a0Unify America\u2019s mission is to replace polarization with constructive conversations that promote unity, cooperation, and a healthier democracy.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Building A Public Purpose University: Honoring The Legacy of Kenneth Brook<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, October 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us for a day of conversation and remembrance in honor of Dr. Kenneth Brook! In 1994, Dr. Ken Brook, along with close colleagues, began work to develop Montclair\u2019s service-learning program as a first step toward integrating civic and community-engaged learning into the curriculum and institutional mission. Nearly three decades later, Ken Brook\u2019s vision of a public purpose university, one committed to social justice and the public good, continues to flourish and expand. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n

9am: Seeding Civic Education at MSU,<\/strong> w\/Dr. Freyda Lazarus, Dr. Mary Beth Henry, and Bryan Murdoch, AVP of Community Partnerships<\/p>\n

11am:\u00a0 Advancing the Public Purpose University,<\/strong> w\/ President Jonathan Koppell & Dr. Ira Harkavy, University of Pennsylvania; hosted by Dr. Todd Kelshaw.<\/p>\n

1pm: The 2024 Sheldon Pollack Lecture,<\/strong> Dr. A.J. Faas, Professor of Anthropology, San Jose State University; Dr. Neeraj Vedwan, Dept. of Anthropology, Montclair State University<\/p>\n

2:30pm: History Harvest.<\/strong> Gather and share memories of Dr. Ken Brook.<\/p>\n

View Full Schedule<\/a><\/td>\n

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Fireside Chat on Democracy<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Chuck Todd<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Lindsay M. Chervinsky
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  • President Jonathan Koppell<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Tuesday, October 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

6:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

School of Communication and Media<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presentation Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join special guest Chuck Todd, chief political analyst at NBC, award-winning and presidential historian Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky, and President Jonathan Koppell as they come together to discuss an unprecedented election year, the historical context that has shifted the national conversations, and the vital role of higher education institutions in promoting and sustaining democratic values and practices.<\/td>\n

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Engaging Strategies that Center and Embrace Differences\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jason Williams<\/em><\/a>
\n(Justice Studies)
\nSandra Bodin-Lerner<\/a>
\n<\/em>(SCM)
\nKlara Naszkowska<\/a>
\n(Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies)<\/td>\n

Wednesday, October 16, 11am\u201312pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

ONLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The roundtable addresses the importance of centering and embracing differences in the classroom.\u00a0 Panelists will talk about best practices and provide examples used in their classroom.\u00a0 This panel will be interactive, so attendees are welcome to bring questions and suggestions.<\/td>\n

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Navigating Intersections: Examining Gaps & Building Bridges in Our Diverse Community<\/strong><\/p>\n

David Rivera,
\nQueens College, CUNY<\/em><\/td>\n

Monday, October 21, 9:15am\u20134:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

University Hall, 7th floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

The “Navigating Intersections: Examining Gaps and Building Bridges in Our Diverse Community” conference is a dynamic one-day event, designed to bring together Red Hawk staff, faculty, and administrators, to explore strategies for healing, renewing, supporting, and respecting the emotional well-being of Montclair students. Through engaging dialogues, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and consultations, attendees will delve into topics such as intersectionality, belonging, fostering inclusive campus communities, integrating mental health support into academic programs, equity gaps and mental health disparities, basic needs insecurity, and interfaith dialogue and healing. The conference aims to equip our community with practical tools and insights to create a more compassionate and supportive college environment, empowering students to thrive and succeed, academically, socially, and personally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Navigating Intersections Conference Program Agenda Final<\/a> (rev. 10\/14\/24)<\/td>\n

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Media and Gender in <\/strong>the Presidential Election<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harry Haines
\n(SCM)
\nJoel Penney
\n(SCM)
\nMartina Santia
\n(Political Science and SCM)
\nJackie Vimo
\n<\/em>(Political Science)<\/td>\n

October 30, 2:30\u20133:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presentation Hall, School of Communications and Media<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experts in Communication and Political Science will take your questions on the 2024 election, including the role that gender plays in the presidential campaign and how media shape voter evaluation of candidates.<\/p>\n

Panel discussion and Q&A.<\/p>\n

No registration needed.<\/td>\n

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The Election Watch Party<\/strong><\/td>\nNovember 5, 8\u201311pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

School of Communication and Media Lobby<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sponsored by the Department of Political Science and Law and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>\n

No registration needed.<\/td>\n

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Fostering Civil Discussion After the Election: Faculty Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jessica Brater (Theater)
\nPatricia Virella (Educational Leadership)<\/td>\n

Tuesday, November 12 (2:30-3:30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zoom<\/strong><\/p>\n

The post-election period creates new challenges and opportunities for dialogue across difference. Drawing on different disciplinary traditions, Emily Isaacs, Jessica Brater, and Patricia Virella will share their strategies for building connections and fostering dialogue. We will also review and discuss what to do when things go awry and suddenly the room feels very hot. How do we diffuse difficult moments without sweeping important conversations under the rug?<\/p>\n

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Faculty and Staff Somatics and Self-Care Workshop
\n<\/strong>(Donna Scro Samori, Dance)<\/td>\n		Tuesday, November 19
\nCohen Lounge, Dickson Hall 178
\n<\/strong>College students are not the only ones who experience stress and burnout! The demands of teaching and supporting our students can certainly take a toll on the faculty and staff. When we are in a giving profession, it is important that we take time to receive and refuel so that we have enough gas in the tank to keep going. Join Donna Scro Samori, licensed therapist, yoga and meditation teacher, and Wellness Coordinator for the Department of Theatre and Dance for a Somatic and Self-Care Workshop. The workshop will consist of conversation about \u201creal self-care,\u201d gentle stretching, breath-work and meditation.<\/td>\n		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Building Community with Trust and Empathy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jessica Brater
\n<\/em>(Theater Studies)
\nBrad van Eeden-Moorefield
\n<\/em>(Family Science and Human Development)<\/td>\n

Wednesday, December 4
\n12\u20131pm
\nSprague Library Faculty and Graduate Student Commons
\n<\/strong>Building a sense of community and belonging within our courses and across campus is related to a host of positive academic and personal outcomes. It is especially\u00a0important in creating spaces where we feel a sense of safety in expressing our views and beliefs, particularly in ways that allow us to engage in dialogues\u00a0across differences. Creating trust and empathy facilitate this process,\u00a0which will be the focus of this session.<\/td>\n		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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