Constructive and Sustained Dialogue at UP
Individual Dignity & Community Values
Constructive and Sustained Dialogue is the model we use to respectfully engage, respectfully disagree, and grow in understanding of the other, even when we see their "truth" as antithetical to our own. Constructive and Sustained Dialogue allows us to see the dignity of the other regardless of whether or not we agree with them on important beliefs.
As a Catholic, Holy Cross Institution, our values include seeing the dignity and worth of each individual while also valuing the community in which individuals live, work, and socialize with one another. We must engage respectfully and thoughtfully with "the other," anyone we disagree with, don't understand, or find difficult. In engaging, we do not give up our own beliefs, identities, experiences, or culture. We do keep an open mind and heart so we may hear the perspective and lived "truth" of the other.
2024-25 Events On Campus
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Lunchtime Insights: Digest Local and Global Happenings
DB First Floor Lounge Wednesdays @12:30 and Thursdays @ 11:30. Weekly, begins September 5.
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Harris v. Trump Debate Watch Party
Sept 10, 2024 @ 6 pm - Pilot House. Sponsored by VoteUP and BridgeUP.
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2024 Zahm Lecture with Vandana Shiva "Earth Democracy"
One of the foremost advocates for anti-globalization, food sovereignty, and ecofeminism, Shiva will present her talk: "Earth Democracy: The Democracy of All Life" Sept 10, 2024 at 7 p.m. in Dundon Berchtold Auditorium. Read more at Zahm 2024.
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Film & Discussion: "Century of the Self, Part 1 Happiness Machines"
Sept 24 2024 @ 6:30 DB Auditorium. Film & Discussion: Century of the Self, Part 1 Happiness Machines (sponsored by VoteUP and ASUP Films) .
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Tom Rinehart: Portland's New Form of Government & Rank-Choice Voting
Sept 26 2024 @ 5:30 (DB Aud) Tom Rinehart: Portland's New Form of Government and Rank-Choice Voting: What is Changing? Join us for a lively discussion and Q&A on how Portland's governance is changing. Tom Rinehart has 25 years of experience leading diverse and complex organizations, including working on issues like affordable housing, job training, education and economic development. He held senior roles in local and state government, including as Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Portland, where he oversaw more than 800 employees providing services in revenue and finance, technology, human resources and project management. (Sponsored by Engaged Humanities and Constructive Dialogues)
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VP Debate Watch Party
Oct 1, 2024 @ 6pm - Pilot House: VP Debate Watch Party (sponsored by VoteUP and BridgeUP).
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Election Night Watch Party
Nov 5, 2024 @6 pm - Pilot House: Election Night Watch Party (sponsored by VoteUP and BridgeUP).
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Hesburgh Lecture with Dr. Darren Davis
Nov 6, 2024 @ 7 pm - DB Auditorium: Hesburgh Lecture with Dr. Darren Davis (Political Science, Notre Dame) “Bridging the Divide: Perspectives on Current Times and Social Issues of Today”
Bringing Communities Together
The Dundon-Berchtold Faculty Fellowship for Constructive Dialogue was created to support our efforts to bring communities together and foster a more peaceful and meaningful coexistence. We are pleased to introduce Dr. Anne Santiago, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Global Affairs, as the DBI Fellow for Constructive Dialogue for the 2024-2025 academic year. In this role, Dr. Santiago is leading dynamic programming initiatives and engaging invitations to conversations for our campus and civic communities.
