Join the conversation as part of the Issues to Action series. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome. These discussions are a way to get students more engaged with local, regional, national, and/or international matters.
Join the conversation as part of the Issues to Action series. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome. These discussions are a way to get students more engaged with local, regional, national, and/or international matters.
The Issues to Action series (formerly Campus Conversations and New York Times Talks) bring students, faculty, and staff together to become more engaged around the issues they care about, through meaningful conversations, resource sharing, and the creation of next steps towards meaningful action. Attendees are encouraged to be active participants in the conversation, as well as have an open mind and be respectful of other’s thoughts, opinions, and ideas.
If Politics, Then Public Health Crisis?
February 17, 4-5pm via Zoom
Join a virtual discussion about how access to public health resources is impacted by political discourse and polarity amongst political parties. Learn how you can help to counteract these problems, access resources, and avoid misinformation.
Rights and Respect: Immigration and Allyship
February 24, 4-5pm via Zoom
Join us to learn more about United States Immigration and how to get active in advocating for legislative changes.
Twittervism: Activism in the Digital Age
March 16, 4-5pm via Zoom
Join us as we discuss changes in how political activism has taken place over time. The digital world has moved many movements to a virtual space and allowed information to travel more freely. Join us to discuss the impacts of virtual activism and how you can get involved in change remotely!
CANCELED - On My Block: The Local Divide
April 14, 4-5pm
Stay tunned for our next Issues to Action event on April 21.
Earth Week Trivia Night
April 21, 4-5pm Lecture Hall (LH) 238
Celebrate Earth Week by joining us to discuss climate changes, climate agreements, and climate emissions in a fun trivia night event! Join us in climate change simulations and fun to learn about why these topics are important.
Helping or Harming?: U.S Humanitarian Intervention
May 9, 4-5pm Union Ballroom C
Do you believe U.S Humanitarian Intervention is necessary abroad? Join us to watch film histories and discuss implications!
Let’s Talk Expiration Dates
May 16, 4-5pm Union Ballroom C
What are your thoughts on political office term limits? How long should term limits take place? What impacts do term limits have on legislation and judicial rulings? Join us to discuss!
Need access to The New York Times or The Baltimore Sun? As a TU student, faculty or staff member, you have complimentary access! Visit Pawprints Collegiate Readership Program for more information.
The Office of Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility actively looks for student leaders, faculty and staff who are interested in engaging the campus community in a discussion about a topic they are passionate about. If you, your student organization, or campus unit are interested in facilitating an Issues to Action Series event, or have any questions about facilitating one, please contact civicengagement AT_TOWSON.