Winners of the first round of funding for the Year of Discourse and Dialogue have been announced.
Applications for the second round are due by Feb. 1. Find details and apply through the Competition Space portal.
Funded projects and the lead proposer are:
Daniel Abusuampeh, School of Social Work, Center on Race and Social Problems: Bridging Cultures and Fostering Dialogue: Engaging African Students in Discourse on Tribal Equity in Africa
Caitlin Bruce, Dietrich School of Arts and Science, Department of Communication: Public Art as a Dialogue Generator and Archive for the Future
Paul Johnson, Dietrich School, Department of Communication: Building Capacity Against Threats to Discourse and Dialogue
Molly McSweeney, University Center for International Studies: A New Perspective on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) Work in Global Education
Shallegra Moye, School of Education, Office of Child Development: My Racial Journey —Reimagined
Judith Okwamba, School of Pharmacy: The Role of Pharmacies in Harm Reduction: An Open Discussion
Lisa Parker, School of Public Health, Center for Bioethics and Health Law: Bringing Bioethics, Health Humanities, and Disability Studies into Productive Dialogue
Al Primack, Dietrich School, Department of Communication: Dissecting Disinformation Workshop Series
Erik Schuckers, Center for Creativity: Writing Gen Q: Creating Intergenerational Dialogue through Creative Writing
Ann Sinsheimer, School of Law: First Amendment Rights Teach-in — A Peer-to-Peer Pilot Program to Foster a Deeper Understanding Around Rights of Expression
Abdesalam Soudi, Dietrich School, Department of Linguistics: The Transformative Power of Humanities: Cultivating Compassion and Civil Discourse in Higher Education and Embracing the Power of Language
Tyler Welsh, Pitt Alumni Association: Racial Equity Consciousness Institute Alumni Cohort Certification
Linda Williams, Division of Student Affairs: Amplifying Voices through Active Listening and Constructive Dialogue
Angie Wolfe, Pitt–Bradford, Office of Student Affairs: Social Justice Week and Day of Racial Healing