Events

Just Talk After: Curating the Political Divide

Mon, 09/09/2019
07:00 PM

Join us at 7:00 p.m. on September 9 at the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater for a special Just Talk (After), immediately following Prologue Town Hall: Curating the Political Divide.

Art is political. But have you ever wondered how artistic directors and curators navigate those risky waters? What is conservative art? What is progressive art? We have gathered local curators Aisha Ahmad-Post, Caitlin Lowans, Daisy McGowan, Kevin Landis, Scott RC Levy, and Ryan Bañagale to unpack the fascinating details that go into picking a season in a fraught political environment.

Just Talk: Mindfulness as a Tool for Ethical Action

Tue, 04/30/2019
06:00 PM

The ancient practice of Mindfulness, or present moment awareness, can be an effective tool for taking ethical, culturally inclusive action. Research shows that mindfulness practices can mitigate our implicit/unconscious biases, allowing us to build deeper, more authentic relationships across social differences. Mindfulness can also be used for noticing white supremacist social conditioning and other forms of oppression in ourselves and in others, so we can challenge them effectively.

Just Talk: Restorative Dialogue, Part II

Mon, 04/22/2019
04:30 PM

Kerri Quinn M.S. has been a mediator, facilitator and peace weaver for 15 years. Her trauma responsive restorative communication work has been used throughout the country in schools, correctional facilities, families for profit and nonprofit organizations. She is currently an adjunct at UCCS teaching restorative dialogue, and at Creighton Law School teaching mediation, facilitation, organizational conflict systems design. Her specialty is the language and dynamics of conflict.

Just Talk: Race on Campus

Fri, 04/19/2019
07:00 PM

Join the Black Student Union to discuss the experience of race on campus. We will delve into experiences of people of color on campus and share in appreciation of our differences! This is in collaboration with M.O.S.A.I.C , ASA, APISU, and Mi Gente.

Just Talk: Body Positivity (New Event Date)

Mon, 03/04/2019
04:30 PM

Join us on Monday, March 4, at 4:30 p.m. in the Library 2nd Floor Apse, as Dr. Elizabeth Daniels presents "Powerful Women: How Media Images of Female Athletes Can Positively Affect Girls' and Young Women's Body Image."

This event is hosted by the UCCS Kraemer Family Library's Just Talk series, the UCCS Wellness Center and is part of #UCCSBodyPositive Week!

Just Talk: Restorative Dialogue: Conversational Skills to Heal Conflict and Harm

Thu, 02/07/2019
04:30 PM

The presentation is designed to help you better understand the nature of the conflicts that arise on campus and in everyday life and give you the skills and confidence to deal with them in an effective and positive way. The focus is on understanding the underlying dynamics of conflict and language tools to pivot a conflict conversation to focus on the needs of the parties, understand the impact of conflict, and ultimately create lasting resolution.

Just Talk: Police Brutality

Tue, 12/04/2018
02:00 PM

Every week there seems to be at least one news story about another police interaction gone wrong.  Regardless of whether it’s an uptick in violence or a greater awareness of the topic, the end result is that some communities don’t feel safe with the police.  Please join us for this conversation with a member of the UCCS Police Department to explore the difficult topic of police brutality.

When: Tuesday, December 4

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Where: UC 302

Just Talk: Facing the Divide

Tue, 11/27/2018
04:30 PM

Facing the Divide is a video series designed to bring psychological science to the conversation regarding the connections among race, racism and health. The videos are designed to help facilitate constructive dialogues around race in the classroom or workplace. The first video in the series outlines the complex issues associated with race-related stress and fosters group discussions that promote critical thinking, increase empathy, and encourage social perspective-taking.  Dr. Andrea Herrera will moderate a conversation based following the film.

Just Talk: Defending the Constitution

Thu, 10/25/2018
04:30 PM

Join Dr. Kathleen Hynes for the discussion "Defending the Constitution" on Thursday, October 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Library Apse.