Marquette University Civic Dialogues to host dialogue dinner on 2024 election, Nov. 18

Nov. 15, 2024

MILWAUKEE - Marquette University's Civic Dialogues program will host "Conversations About the 2024 Election: A Dialogue Dinner," Monday, Nov. 18, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Participants will be able to share their thoughts regarding the election, as well as engage in active listening of others' perspectives.

The Civic Dialogues Dinner series offers an opportunity for Marquette students to enjoy a dinner while discussing the complex causes of public problems, what we should do to address them and how we might promote the common good. Students do not need any previous experience or expertise - just a desire to listen and learn from one another as we engage the world with purpose.

Media interested in covering the event must RSVP in advance to Kevin Conway at [email protected]. B-roll and interview opportunities will be available, but no audio recording will be allowed during table discussions.

The Civic Dialogues program was created to teach students how to practice civil conversation and honest dialogue in a society that is increasingly at odds. While events over the past few years have sparked uncomfortable or even heated discussions for many with friends, family and loved ones, this program is helping the Marquette community to foster skills for communicating effectively and respectfully with one another with lessons and strategies to help engage in deliberative and honest exchanges of ideas around important topics.

About Marquette University

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. Through the formation of hearts and minds, Marquette prepares our 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional students to lead, excel and serve as agents of positive change. And, we deliver results. Ranked in the top 20% of national universities, Marquette is recognized for its undergraduate teaching, innovation and career preparation as the sixth-best university in the country for job placement. Our focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a Marquette degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.

About Kevin Conway

Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of University Relations. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or [email protected].