Presentation
Thinking Critically About “Community”
Proceedings: Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus
Document Type
Chapter 2: Global Voices and Why This Symposium Matters
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Publisher
University of Dayton
Inclusive pages
14-17
Abstract
Why hold this symposium now? In the past year, we have seen in this country a contest over definitions of community, over the basic rights of immigrants in this country, over the role of the U.S. in the wider world. Tensions are high, demagogues are out in force, and the results have been frightening to those targeted by the state, and frightening to those who see in these developments something too reminiscent of the worst parts of the twentieth century. It is appropriate in moments like this to appreciate the successes and recognize the problems, both realized and potential, that exist in our own place of work, and in our place of study.
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Citation Information
Christpher Agnew. "Thinking Critically About “Community”" Proceedings: Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus (2018) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/christopher_agnew/1/
Diversity and inclusion are core values at the University of Dayton, but bringing together people from different national, racial, and religious backgrounds sometimes can be difficult, even in a welcoming community.
At the symposium Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus, held Jan. 23-25, 2018, the Alumni Chair in the Humanities invited students, faculty, and staff from all parts of the globe to share stories about their experiences at home and on campus in hopes of strengthening the University’s inclusive excellence.