Interact Dialogue Series

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:22:00 -0400

Interact is a 5-week program where students develop the skills to engage in dialogues across difference–skills that are especially relevant in the current social and political climate. Through 5 short sessions, you will learn and practice the necessary SKILLS to become INCLUSIVE LEADERS and ENGAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Students will meet in small groups and with peer facilitators for a short, weekly session to learn foundational dialogues skills, and to practice empathetic and generous listening, cross-cultural storytelling, and critical self-reflection. After the 5-week experience, students will have an opportunity to continue practicing dialogue skills and deepening their relationships around current events including the COVID-19 pandemic, the coming election, and more.

By completing INTERACT Dialogues, you will join hundreds of other students who have made the commitment to ensure that UMBC is a place where all students feel that they belong. What is dialogue? Dialogue is a focused and intentional conversation where people listen deeply and share authentically.

We will have two info sessions next week:

Interact Kick Off Session 1 @ 12:00 p.m.

Interact Kick Off Session 2 @ 5:30 p.m.

Students can sign up directly here: https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cC1SSkmxdDxEbS5