Civility Forum Series at UAH asks people to "Bring It…" OCT 04, 2017 | Joyce Maples-Anderson A forum series kicks off at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) with the screening of the 50-minute documentary "Bring it to the Table," by award-winning filmmaker, Julie Winokur, followed by an interactive audience discussion of civil discourse and active listening. The initial event will be held in the UAH Charger Union Theater (4705 Holmes Avenue). The event is co-sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Education, and the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (ODMA). The event is free and open to the public, with refreshments provided. Building on previous forums organized by the UAH ODMA, this year's forum series embraces the tenet of the broader Bring It to the Table model: promotion of mutual understanding, dignity, respect, and cooperation among all economic, ethnic, racial, religious, and social groups. "Listening to someone with a different point of view is a radical act in an era of increasing polarization and insularity. Since the university is a place for the exchange of ideas, we felt that we should take an active role in reinvigorating civil discourse," said Dr. Nicole Pacino, Assistant Professor of History at UAH and one of the faculty organizers. The first event in the UAH "Bring It To The Table" series poses two key questions for the audience: What is the role of the university in supporting civil discourse? How can we listen to learn as a first step in finding solutions to challenges facing our campus and community in today's sociopolitical climate? In the coming months, UAH will hold three Table Talks, which are designed to encourage individuals to examine their own assumptions and truly engage in civil discourse to help move our democracy forward. At each Table Talk, participants will be invited to share perspectives on national issues of the day - from Education and the Environment to Healthcare, Poverty, and Race Relations. Learn More UAH College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences UAH College of Education UAH Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Contact Dr. Andrea Word Clinical Assistant Professor 256.824.2329 andrea.word@uah.edu SHARE Related News {{article.title}} Related Links Quality Assurance of Online Courses Pass-Withdraw Instructions Updates for Summer 2020 Orientation Prospective Students: Want to visit us? Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Grading Changes Updated 4/6/2020 Updates to Grading for Spring 2020 due to COVID-19 Updated: 4/6/2020 ODEI COVID-19 Resources Wi-Fi Available for Student Use Update to Grading Policy for Spring 2020 Limited Business Operations Extended Urgent Zoom Recording Storage Issue Teaching Remotely Through End of Semester-Examination Guidance and OIT Help Guidelines COVID19 Bookstore updates UAH IT Telework Capabilities & Troubleshooting Human Resources Response to COVID-19 Situation Reminder Classes Canceled for March 19, 20, and 23, Delay of FAR Due Date, Suspension of Strategic Plan Faculty & Staff Campus Update University Business Services and Package Delivery Telecommute Process Faculty and Staff Clinic Update March 16, 2020 ETL Update - March 17th Withdrawal Deadline Extended to April 17 Faculty and Staff Clinic Members Covered under the UAH Self-Funded Health Plans CPS - COVID-19 Information and Updates Maintaining Academic Continuity in the Context of COVID-19 Important Information about Remote Delivery of Classes Beginning March 16th UAH events cancelled due to COVID-19 precautions Continuity of Library Services to Our Students Maintaining Instructional Continuity Reimbursement for Canceled Travel Popular Stories {{article.title}}