ENGAGE Diverse Perspectives
COLLABORATE Effectively in Workplaces
DELIBERATE Constructively in Communities

 

The Dialogue & Deliberation Initiative at the University at Texas at San Antonio, led by a team of communication experts, is building dialogue and deliberative capacity for UTSA students and the surrounding communities.  Through formal pedagogy, extracurricular engaged experiences, workshops and events, participants in the Center’s projects and activities learn to appreciate and execute fundamental communication skills, tools, and techniques to improve their relationships, career readiness, and community decision making.

 

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Dialogue Initiative Events

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Apr

24

2024

Intergenerational Dialogue

Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior Center (8353 Culebra Rd., San Antonio )

Come to a senior center to engage in a cross-generational dialogue about age stereotypes. Share what you think and your experiences with age stereotypes.

Model IAEA Flier

Apr

26

2024

Second Annual Model IAEA

BSE 3.106

Come join CONNECT and experience global diplomacy and nuclear non-proliferation talks. This simulation of the International Atomic Energy Agency will put you in the shoes of national decision-makers trying to maintain nuclear security in a world of crisis. Choose a country, step up, and negotiate global resolutions!

Triva Winners

Google Team

1st Place

Team Google 
Napoleon

2nd Place

Team Napoleon
Team Peace Keepers

3rd Place

Team Peace Keepers
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Interested in getting involved?

  • Join in on Dialogue Events!
  • Become an Associate in the DDI!
  • Learn about Dialogue and Deliberation tools & techniques