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Discourse Across Campus: Studying Civility Through Conversation
Robyn Andrews is Coordinator for Libraries Circulation & Research Services, Thriving Communities Coordinator, and a facilitator of workshops on empathy, civility, and DEI through a biblical lens. Earlier this year, Andrews taught an Osher Lifelong...
Continue ReadingLet’s Talk About It… Learning to Disagree Without Disconnecting
What if the goal of a difficult conversation wasn’t to win? What if, instead, we entered conversations to listen carefully, ask better questions, understand why someone sees the world differently, and leave with more to...
Continue ReadingDr. Danielle Vinson: Creating a Classroom Space for Students to Question, Think, & Disagree
Dr. Danielle Vinson’s section of POL 101: American Government is an introduction to American government and politics. In its approach, the course aligns with On Discourse and focuses on one of the most consequential features...
Continue ReadingThe On Discourse Ambassadors
The On Discourse Ambassadors added new energy to the overall program in Fall 2025. We drew this year's group from the existing student groups on campus - including student government, religious organizations, identity groups, The...
Continue ReadingOn Discourse Democracy Themed Teaching Series
As part of a special series, On Discourse will sponsor educational programs designed to help students, and the campus community, deepen their understanding of democracy in the United States. Where divergent schools of thought exist,...
Continue ReadingEngaging 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...
Continue ReadingCivil Discourse: A Course Designed for Dialogue, Debate, and Deliberation
This spring, Dr. Elizabeth Smith will be teaching 'Civil Discourse,' a course designed to explore the meaning and implications of civility in American politics. Throughout the semester, students will consider the legal and normative foundations...
Continue ReadingFaith in Dialogue: Exploring Belief at the God? Forum
On Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, Catholic Campus Ministry and The On Discourse Initiative co-hosted their annual CLP, “God? Forum.” The event, held in the Younts conference center, was a discussion-based event, with a variety of...
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