Symposium about civil discourse planned

The first Civil Discourse Symposium is scheduled the day before Election Day intentionally.

Lisa Perhamus, the first Padnos/Sarosik Endowed Professor of Civil Discourse, said she chose Monday, November 3, to recognize the importance of civil discourse in decision-making.

“Civil Discourse for Civic Engagement” will run 5-8:30 p.m. in the L. William Seidman Center. The event, largely planned by Perhamus’ class, will feature four panelists who live in Detroit and whose social justice community work exemplify the successes of peace-based, neighborhood-nurturing initiatives happening in that city.

Panelists are Ron Scott, founder of Detroit Peace Zones; Myrtle Thompson-Curtis, founder of Feedom Freedom Growers; Richard Feldman, activist; and Kim Sherobbi, from the East Michigan Environmental Action Council.
A light dinner will precede screening of a film, “We Are Not Ghosts,” which details the spirit of Detroiters.

There are limited seats available contact Krystal Vanden Bosch via email [email protected] or by phone at (616) 331-8655.

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