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Join us for an engaging presentation by Dr. Ronald L. Jackson II, open to students and the community. Dr. Jackson will share strategies for navigating difficult conversations and promoting civil discourse across differences. Discover how to foster a climate of support, understanding, and respect in classrooms, on campus, and beyond.

The Bridging Communities Series at Michigan Tech offers students, faculty, and staff opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations that explore different perspectives and foster understanding. Through workshops, panels, films, and more, we will develop skills for respectful dialogue and learn to navigate challenging conversations with empathy and openness. Join us as we build a stronger, more connected community at Michigan Tech.

This program is partially sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's King-Chavez-Parks Initiative.

CONTENT GUIDANCE | This presentation will include discussion of contentious topics in difficult conversational settings. The presentation content may reference sexual assault, abuse (physical, mental, verbal, sexual), death and/or dying, mental health, any kind of discrimination and/or bigotry (racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia), police brutality, white supremacy

Things to know

VENUE | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
DURATION | TBD
TICKETS | Free
SEATING | General Admission

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About the Speaker

Dr. Jackson is a distinguished Professor of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Miami and a globally recognized identity scholar. A past president of the National Communication Association, Dr. Jackson is an award-winning author with over 85 publications on masculinity, identity negotiation, race, and culture. His accolades include being inducted as an International Communication Association Fellow and a National Communication Association Distinguished Scholar. "Dr. J" has lectured internationally and authored 18 books, including works on African American communication, popular culture, and media representation. Beyond academia, he has founded three companies, including a consulting firm and an educational games company, showcasing his diverse expertise and entrepreneurial spirit.

About the Bridging Communities Series

The Bridging Communities Series at Michigan Tech offers students, faculty, and staff opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations that explore different perspectives and foster understanding. Through workshops, panels, films, and more, we will develop skills for respectful dialogue and learn to navigate challenging conversations with empathy and openness. Join us as we build a stronger, more connected community at Michigan Tech.

Thanks to Our Sponsors

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This program is partially sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's King Chavez-Parks Initiative.