Scholarship Harrassment Meet-up

(Faculty Affairs; details forthcoming)

Listen In, Reach Out: Building Relationships for Collaborative Leadership

Leading an academic unit as a Chair / Director requires building strong relationships that foster trust, mutual respect, and shared purpose among faculty, staff, students and partners. Faculty Affairs in collaboration with CHREI is excited to host a session for Chairs and Directors on Building Relationships for Collaborative Leadership. Join us to connect with other Chairs / Directors […]

Interfaith Panel Discussion

The interfaith panel discussion is an opportunity for community members to come together encouraging safe, curious and collaborative exchanges fostering a space for learning and growing together while respecting each other’s religious practices and understanding. Student Leaders and Faith leaders will provide their perspective and background as it relates to their faith and religious journey; […]

Staff Dialogue Courses: Healthy Teams (for non-managers)

For people managers who want to lead with clarity, empathy, and impact—no matter the challenges they face, these 90-minute courses offer flexible, experiential learning designed to spark meaningful dialogue and provide practical tools about topics related to healthy teams. Each 90-minute course creates space for leaders to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another […]

Staff Dialogue Courses: Healthy Teams

Staff Dialogue courses are designed exclusively for non-managers and offer a space to connect, reflect, and learn with peers across the organization. These conversations are grounded in real experiences and shaped by the voices in the room—making each session unique, relevant, and responsive to what matters most right now. With a focus on real-time challenges […]

Interfaith Tabling & Community Connection

Religious faith leaders and affiliated religious clubs will be tabling in Central Square from 2-4pm Tuesday October 7 for an afternoon of interfaith dialogue and community connection. Representatives from various religious backgrounds, along with affiliated student clubs, will be present to offer support, share perspectives, and engage in meaningful conversations. Whether you’re seeking guidance, curious […]

Toward a Fourth Culture: Dialogue, Healing, and Collective Well-Being

Conflict shapes not only ideas but also the health of individuals and communities. Its psychosocial and physiological effects — from stress and defensiveness to anxiety and fractured trust — impact resilience and well-being. Dialogue provides a way forward by reducing division and fostering a “fourth culture”: a shared space that emerges when people engage across […]

Academic Freedom Now: Challenges for Individuals & Institutions

Description: Academic freedom—the principle that scholars should have the liberty to teach, research, and express ideas without fear of institutional or political reprisal—is foundational to the mission of higher education. In Canada, this concept has evolved through a complex history shaped by legal frameworks, institutional governance, and public discourse. This panel explores the current state […]

Toward a Fourth Culture: Dialogue, Healing, and Collective Well-Being

Conflict shapes not only ideas but also the health of individuals and communities. Its psychosocial and physiological effects — from stress and defensiveness to anxiety and fractured trust — impact resilience and well-being. Dialogue provides a way forward by reducing division and fostering a “fourth culture”: a shared space that emerges when people engage across […]

Do the Work: Dialogue Across Differences

Through a series of engaging activities and reflection exercises participants who take part in this workshop will be able to: Identify personal limitations to engagement in dialogue across differences. Identify what they need to engage in meaningful conversation through respectful dialogue without the intention of persuasion. Develop personal strategies to manage emotions in order to […]