Upcoming Community Conversations

Please join us for a conversation about news consumption. This relates to media consumed about current events whether by print, virtually or video. It could also include notifications received on our various home pages and lock screens. 

We’d like to discuss how we access news, how we separate entertainment from news, and navigating the privilege of opting out of news (how do we decide whether it’s safe for us to step back vs consuming news for physical or political safety).

Community Conversation on Guaranteed Income on Monday, August 3 at noon EST
From Bernie Sanders to Elon Musk, influential people are raising a crucial question: As technology rapidly reshapes the job market, will governments need to implement a guaranteed income for all citizens?
While pilot programs are popping up nationwide to test the concept, guaranteed income remains a fiercely debated topic. Advocates point to reduced poverty and greater stability, while critics raise concerns about financial feasibility and work motivation.

Change can be many things - exciting, challenging, hopeful, uncomfortable. It is also a powerful catalyst for growth. As writer Octavia Butler famously put it, "All that you touch you change. All that you change changes you" (Parable of the Sower). Come join us for an open dialogue about how we navigate transitions, build resilience, and shape the future together.

Join us as we practice curiosity, challenge assumptions, and grow together in community.

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize disability as an essential part of human diversity and to celebrate the resilience, creativity, leadership, and contributions of disabled people.

Too often, disability is viewed only through the lens of limitation or medical diagnosis. Disability Pride invites us to challenge ableism, recognize disability culture and identity, and imagine communities where accessibility, inclusion, and belonging are woven into every aspect of campus life.

How do you define sport? Words like competition, skill, community, fun, and teamwork may come to mind. Join us for a community conversation about sports as a method of engagement in our daily lives and professional practice. All are welcome whether you enjoy watching, participating, or have concerns about sports, we hope to explore the opportunities and challenges we experience in this.

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How we meet people has changed dramatically over the last few years. Dating apps, social media, and other ways to meet people have become increasingly common. In this conversation, let’s explore what it means to date by reflecting on what qualities matter in a date, recognizing green and red flags, sharing experiences with dating apps or other avenues for finding dates, and balancing responsibilities when entering the dating scene.

We invite you to a Community Conversation around The Effects of Blue Cross/Blue Shield Stoppages on LLMSW Services on Friday, July 10 from noon to 1 pm

We invite you to a Community Conversation around The Job Application Process on Monday, June 29 at noon

We invite you to a Community Conversation around Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM). This is an umbrella term for when individuals are involved in multiple romantic, or intimate relationships with full awareness and consent of everyone involved. This is an opportunity to share our curiosity, understanding and lived experiences related to CNM. If you are interested in learning more or are willing to share your own experiences, we would love to hear your perspectives.

Join us as we practice curiosity, challenge assumptions, and grow together in community.

In a world of constant notifications, endless scrolling, and nonstop information, many people feel overwhelmed by the emotional weight of the digital age. Doom scrolling and the pressure to always stay connected can contribute to stress, anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. This conversation will explore how social media and digital overload shape our mental health, relationships, and well-being. Together, we hope to reflect on our relationship with technology and how to create healthy boundaries in an always-online world.