Drama was a key tool in communicating and understanding some of the more earth shattering discoveries and ideas in the realm of science.  Some scientists have used the genre of drama to communicate their theories and observations in order to avoid persecution and imprisonment.  Such was the case with Galileo.  Yet, he was not the […]

After the tragedy of the Holocaust, the Jewish population in Eastern Europe was nearly extinguished.  However, since the collapse of Communism, there has been a small, yet significant revival of Jewish life in several countries.  For the first time in generations, young Jews are free to practice their faith without the fear of government interference […]

Join the Institute for Civil Dialogue for a live viewing of the second presidential debate followed by a round of Civil Dialogue. Civil Dialogue offers an opportunity for civilized facilitated citizen dialogues. All opinions welcome. Two locations! ASU Memorial Union - Pima Room (ASU Tempe campus) Mesa Public Library - 64 E 1st St, Mesa, […]

Moderated panel followed by Dialogue Circles (provided by Our Families’ Center for Community Dialogue) Speakers: Rula Khalidi, M.S. in Education Sat Bir Kaur Khalsa, M.A. in Women’s Studies Gila Silverman, Ph.D. Anthropology Community Conversations brings together three women from Tucson engaged in meaningful ways with their faith traditions and cultures who are dedicated to peace-building […]

Join us for an upcoming free Storying Arizona online webinar to learn more about this new special initiative grant. Storying Arizona is a one-time $10,000 grant opportunity to engage Arizonans in community-centered storytelling programs and create resources for local history and culture. Applications are now open and full proposals are due November 1, 2016. Click here to […]

A more personalized talk on the effects of the Holocaust and war on German society, family and German post-war generations. It begins with the story the presenter’s family (including his father’s war experience as a 17-year old German soldier, in the vicinity of a Jewish slave labor camp in Poland), addresses more general themes in […]

Film screening and post-film community dialogue with Bocafloja on his latest project, "Nana Dijo." Bocafloja is a poet, rap artist, scholar, cultural ambassador, and founder of the Quilomboarte collective. Bocafloja is recognized in Mexico as one of the first Hip Hop artists that effectively utilize cultural production as an alternative tool to stimulate critical thinking, […]

A public performance by Mark Gonzales, film screening and post-film community dialogue with Bocafloja on his latest project, "Nano Dijo." 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. University of Arizona - Tucson - Chavez 211/217 In partnership with the University of Arizona - Common Ground Alliance and Early Academic Outreach & Adalberto & Ana Guerrero Student Center, and Spoken […]

Written in Thread: Arizona Women’s History preserved in their Quilts traces the history of Arizona through women who recorded pieces of their lives in their needlework.  The colorful patterns of women’s quilts added a spot of brightness to their homes and their lives. They also celebrated and recorded special events with their quilts. Beginning with […]

A public performance and community conversation with Mark Gonzales and Bocafloja 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ASU Art Museum International Artist Residency Project Space at Combine Studios (821 N. 3rd St. #11, Phoenix, AZ 85004) In partnership with: ASU Art Museum Project Space at Combine Studios, the ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, ASU […]

Although World War I occurred a century ago, its effects are still evident in the Middle East today. The war left memories of suffering and brought about new political realities. The Ottoman Empire ended, and new states were created, yet the peace settlements left many Middle Eastern people dissatisfied. The post-war treaties left millions of […]