Hi everyone! Hope to see you there!
This fall, the Center for Social Justice Dialogue is hosting Interact, a series designed to help participants hone the skills to successfully engage in dialogue across difference. If you are a student within WILL+, ILE, any other Living-Learning Communities (LLC) or are just an undergraduate student interested in upscaling your dialogue, register now!
Interact is a four-week program for undergraduate students focused on creating an introduction to the dialogue skills required to engage in difficult conversations, dialogue across difference, and intercultural dialogue.
The goal of Interact at UMBC is to develop foundational dialogue skills such as critical self-awareness, listening and sharing authentically, asking questions toward creating deep connections, and apologizing and adjusting appropriately, while creating opportunities for participants to become more self-aware. As a result of participation in Interact, participants will have the skills to engage in dialogue within any type of situation and any topic of conversation.
Participants meet weekly in small groups for 90-minute sessions that are co-facilitated by 2-3 facilitators. Each small group consists of 10-15 participants. During these sessions, participants learn and practice the necessary skills to become inclusive leaders and engaged community members.
To register, click this link!
This fall, the Center for Social Justice Dialogue is hosting Interact, a series designed to help participants hone the skills to successfully engage in dialogue across difference. If you are a student within WILL+, ILE, any other Living-Learning Communities (LLC) or are just an undergraduate student interested in upscaling your dialogue, register now!
Interact is a four-week program for undergraduate students focused on creating an introduction to the dialogue skills required to engage in difficult conversations, dialogue across difference, and intercultural dialogue.
The goal of Interact at UMBC is to develop foundational dialogue skills such as critical self-awareness, listening and sharing authentically, asking questions toward creating deep connections, and apologizing and adjusting appropriately, while creating opportunities for participants to become more self-aware. As a result of participation in Interact, participants will have the skills to engage in dialogue within any type of situation and any topic of conversation.
Participants meet weekly in small groups for 90-minute sessions that are co-facilitated by 2-3 facilitators. Each small group consists of 10-15 participants. During these sessions, participants learn and practice the necessary skills to become inclusive leaders and engaged community members.
To register, click this link!
RSVP by Clicking "Going" here: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/doie/events/144320
Join us for the Fall 25 Culture Builders Keynote featuring Dr. Kari Grain
Dr. Grain will share insights from Critical Hope, exploring how educators, leaders, and students can confront systemic harm with courage, reflection, and care while leading on purpose for more just and inclusive communities. Join Dr. Grain and the Fall'25 Culture Builders cohort for an inspiring exploration of Critical Hope, a call to embrace complexity, nurture relationships, and lead with imagination and courage to build communities where justice and belonging can flourish.
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Thursday, Sept. 18 at 4:30 pm in the Skylight Room, Commons Building
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You are also invited to hear Dr. Grain's Keynote address at the Provost's Teaching and Learning Symposium on Friday, Sept. 19. Lunch is served at 11:30 am, and Dr. Grain's talk will be from 12: - 1:30 pm. Registration is required.
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More about Culture Building at UMBC
Culture building is the intentional process of developing and nurturing a set of shared values, beliefs, and practices within an organization or community. Culture builders are actors who intentionally seek to foster a positive and productive environment.
Especially during times of deep societal polarization and loss of shared humanity, an inclusive and equitable culture benefits and requires everyone; we all have a role to play in building the culture we want to see.
The Culture Builders series will host a keynote and set of community conversations each semester focused on connecting community and culture across difference. The series is designed to engage topics and ideas grounded in shared community values, beliefs, and practices that pull us closer to a more loving and just campus. Join us for engaging lectures and community dialogues.
Collaboratively Presented by the Fall 2025 Culture Builders Cohort
Michale Canale, Accessibility and Disability Services
Sophia Park, Residential Life
Priya Bhayana, Global Asias Initiative
Mitchell Everett, Graduate Student Life
Cindy Greenwood, The Center for Women in Technology
Tory Williams, Office of Research Protections & Compliance
Danielle Bolden, Office of International Students and Scholars
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This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
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