As a signature event of the Dialogue Across Difference programs in the Office of Civic Engagement, the Dinner & Dialogue project sets out to bring together students and colleagues from across the University for a meal and structured conversation in an informal fun setting. 

 

Dinner & Dialogue recognizes how important everyday rituals are to building community at Sewanee, and views such occasions as opportunities to activate a shared vision for Sewanee defined by a robust culture of respectful dialogue. Together, we are creating a space to connect with each other and practice having meaningful conversations. We hope you join us!

Our Advent 2024, Dinner & Dialogue will be held in Convocation Hall from 5:15 to 7 p.m. on:

Monday, October 07, 2024

October’s dialogue will take up the theme,  "Embodying ‘Ecce Quam Bonum’(EQB): Who Do We Want To Be This Election Season?"

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

November's dinner and dialogue will take up the theme, "Navigating Difficult Conversations at the Thanksgiving Table".

To encourage diverse participation, participants are asked to RSVP in pairs, following the guidance that “whoever comes brings someone who is not like them.” Who you invite to attend with you is intentionally left broad (e.g., student inviting a faculty member; inviting someone from a different social group). 

Dinner & Dialogue is made possible through broad campus collaborations and through the generous support of: All Saints' Chapel; Center for Leadership; Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Offices of Student Involvement and the Dean of Students.