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Civility Events
Spring 2023
All of the Civility Dialogues will be held in the Cross-Cultural Center (University Student Union 3400) unless noted otherwise. The Civility Café series will all be held in the University Student Union 2310 meeting rooms.
February
Civility Café | Working Together Effectively
Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | USU 2310-B
By understanding the stages of how groups develop, this workshop will provide you
with insights and approaches to effective collaboration. Working in teams can be challenging
at times but with the right skills, group work can be a rewarding and positive experience.
Join us to learn how to approach collaboration and create a more successful team dynamic.
Light refreshments provided.
Workshops facilitated by Rachelle Martinez, Assistant Director of Student Engagement at the University of San Diego. Rachelle Martinez bio
March
Civility Dialogues | The Post-Roe Landscape
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 11:45am-1:00pm | Cross-Cultural Center (University Student Union 3400)
Civility Dialogues are held monthly as a space to practice civil discourse while discussing current events and topics. Hosted by the Cross-Cultural Center, Dialogues complement the Civility Cafés where skills are developed and learned.
Civility Café | Challenge Your Perception
Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
This workshop will explore the role of bias in our everyday lives. By understanding
your own assumptions and the impact they make on how you interact with the world,
you can be better equipped to disrupt them and foster more empathy for others. Join
us to learn strategies to disrupt your biases and relate to people with greater respect
and compassion. Light refreshments provided.
Workshops facilitated by Rachelle Martinez, Assistant Director of Student Engagement at the University of San Diego. Rachelle Martinez bio
April
Civility Dialogues | Mental Health
Thursday, Arpil 20, 2023 | 11:45am-1:00pm | Cross-Cultural Center (University Student Union 3400)
Civility Dialogues are held monthly as a space to practice civil discourse while discussing current events and topics. Hosted by the Cross-Cultural Center, Dialogues are a compliment to the Civility Cafés where skills are developed and learned.
Civility Café | Have Better Conversations
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Has it been more difficult lately to talk to people? While we can assume that anyone
can have a conversation, including ourselves, there are skills you can develop to
have better ones. This workshop is great for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable
engaging in conversation, whether it is among friends, in the classroom, or out in
the world.
Workshops facilitated by Rachelle Martinez, Assistant Director of Student Engagement at the University of San Diego. Rachel Martinez bio
Need a Special Accommodation?
Individuals with disabilities who would like to attend any Civility Campaign event,
please contact civility@csusm.edu or call (760) 750-4935 regarding any special accommodation needs. It is requested
that individuals requiring auxiliary aids, such as sign language interpreters and
alternative format materials, notify the event sponsor at least seven working days
in advance of the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable
accommodations in an effective and timely manner.