Welcome to the Year of Civility!
The Year of Civility is a collaboration between 黑料吃瓜网University and the Stubblefield Institute. It focuses on civil discussion and action, bringing together diverse ideas, and addressing complex issues.
One of the things we love about 黑料吃瓜网University is the here on campus and in the surrounding community.聽 During the 2024-25 school year, we invite everyone to celebrate civility, to deepen their awareness of civil discourse, and to practice their civility and civil discourse skills.
Together, we can address polarizing issues, support one another as productive members of the community, and choose to speak up and take appropriate actions.
Year of Civility Events and Programs
The Year of Civility is proud to partner with the 黑料吃瓜网University Common Reading Program.聽 This year’s book is Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, by Heather Cox.聽 Most Year of Civility events are a perfect fit for those participating in this campus and community reading program. A discussion of the book, with opportunity for expression of multiple perspectives, will be hosted during the spring semester.
If you have events or programs that you think could be part of the Year of Civility, we encourage you to contact Ashley Horst, Executive Director of the Stubblefield Institute, at ahorst@shepherd.edu.听听
| September 5, 2024, 7 p.m. | |
| September 14, 2024, 10 a.m. – noon | Civili-Tea (free iced tea and info on the Year of Civility) during 黑料吃瓜网University Family Day |
| September 16, 2024, 3 p.m. | Kick Off |
| September 18, 2024, 7 p.m. | |
| September 24, 2024, 6:30 p.m. | Science Fact or Fiction? Artificial intelligence risk and what to do about it |
| September 24, 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | |
| September 24 – October 24, 2024 | |
| September 30, 2024, 4 p.m. | Rams Rally for Respect Voter Registration |
| October 1, 2024, 7 p.m. | WV Senate Debate: Senator Patricia Rucker & John Doyle |
| October 3, 2024, 5 p.m. | |
| October 19, 2024, 9 a.m. | Info table at Homecoming Alumni Breakfast |
| October 24, 2024, 7 p.m. | |
| October 28, 2024, 6:30 p.m. | What does Political Rhetoric Owe Democracy |
| October 29, 2024, 7:00 p.m. | |
| November 2, 2024, 7:30 p.m. | |
| November 4, 2024, 4 p.m. | |
| November 12, 2024, 7 p.m. | |
| November 14, 2024, | |
| November 18, 2024, 6:30 p.m. | Where Do We Go From Here? |
| Spring 2025, Tuesdays except holidays, 8:30 a.m. | Cafe Society Discussion Group |
| Spring 2025, Wednesdays March 12, 19,26, April 2,9,16 | Nazi Germany, The Holocaust, What Lessons Learned? |
| Spring 2025, Thursdays March 13, 20,27, April 3, 10, 17 | Current International Issues Discussion Group |
| Spring 2025, Thursdays March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17 | Current International Issues Discussion Group |
| Spring 2025, Thursdays, March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17 | Church and State: A History of Their Separation or Lack Thereof |
| January 28, 2025, 6:30 p.m. | A Deep Dive: Ocean Currents, Politics, and Possibilities |
| January 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m. | |
| February 8, 2025 | |
| February 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. | Democracy Awakening in the Classroom and Beyond |
| March 3, 2025, 11:10 a.m. | |
| March 3, 2025, 12:15 p.m. | |
| March 3, 2025, 2:00 p.m. | Coffee Break with Speechwriter Michael Franklin |
| March 6, 2025, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Service on the Go: Let Your Representative Know |
| March 25, 2025, 6:30 p.m. | Engaged Learning in the Midst of Conflict |
| April 4, 2025 | |
| April 16, 2025, Noon | The Power of Walking and Listening -The PlanetWalker Journey |
Thank you to all of our participants and supporters
The Year of Civility is truly a collaborative project.聽 黑料吃瓜网University and the Stubblefield Institute are grateful to all of our donors and supporters, to every organization hosting a Year of Civility program or event, and to all of the students, faculty, staff, and community members who are stepping up and practicing their skills in civility.