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Engaging Democracy: A Civil Discourse Experience in POL 290
In Dr. Liz Smith’s POL 290 course, students participated in a civil discourse experience with members of OLLI, where they delivered a 20-minute presentation highlighting what they had learned throughout the semester, centered around the...
Continue ReadingFrom Tariffs to DOGE: Sparking Conversation through the On Discourse Initiative
With spring beginning and the school year nearing its end, several CLPs have sparked engaging discussions among Furman students and faculty. On March 17th, one event focused on the recent tariffs imposed by the Trump...
Continue ReadingPolitics on a Plate: A Discussion with a Slice of Pizza
“Free pizza is offered to anyone who wants to come to the Politics Community Square and discuss current political issues. All students, faculty, staff, and OLLI people are welcome. A Politics faculty member leads the...
Continue ReadingDialogue Across Differences: Dr. Inabinet’s Students Participate in the Unify Challenge
Inspired by Dr. Liz Smith, Dr. Brandon Inabinet encouraged his Rhetoric and Strategy students to participate in the Unify Challenge College Bowl. The Unify Challenge is an online platform where students are paired with a...
Continue ReadingOn Discourse Programs
SPRING 2026 February February 26 - An On Discourse Signature Event - The Big Picture: Democracy's Future in the Age of AI – On Discourse March March 11 - Teach It. Talk It. Do...
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