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Deeper Conversations


Our role as an institution of higher education is to educate and foster informed, respectful dialogue on complex issues. The Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy have collaborated to create a series of events that will take place during the spring and fall semesters of 2024.

These events aim to illuminate the historical, political, cultural, and narrative backgrounds of complex issues facing our society. We have intentionally created forums that represent multiple perspectives, humbly recognizing that there are many viewpoints on these long-standing conflicts.

These events are for CMU faculty, staff, students, alumni and parents, and registration is required.

Democracy and the Election

Bridging the Divide: Understanding and Addressing Political Polarization in America

Date: Wednesday, September 11, 5:30-7p.m.
Location: McConomy Auditorium, CUC 

This panel, featuring professors Kevin Zollman, Jonathan Cervas, and Karina Schumann and moderated by Dean Richard Scheines, will delve into the structural forces driving this polarization and explore potential solutions.

Campus Community: Register for Bridging the Divide

Alumni and Parents: Register for Bridging the Divide

Find out more about Deeper Conversations programming.