At this pivotal time in history, compassion, leadership, and skilled problem-solving are crucial.
Public universities are one of the few places in our society where people can choose to come together across differences to solve problems. Only through this type of productive engagement can we solve common problems that we cannot solve alone and collectively impact the health and flourishing of our campus and the world.
The UW Dialogue Initiative empowers students with the tools and mindsets to engage in skilled and productive dialogue across differences. The most profound learning occurs in classrooms and across our campus communities when we interact, embrace diverse perspectives, and strive for deeper learning and understanding.
The UW Dialogue Initiative sets the foundation for students to learn and practice meaningful discourse centered on empathy, honesty, and respect. The initiative encourages students to be aware of misinformation and disinformation, diligent about checking the sources of information, and critical thinkers and scholars.
The Provost’s Office commits to supporting the UW Dialogue Initiative through FY27. The initiative will activate, align, and evaluate new and ongoing efforts to encourage meaningful discourse for incoming and current students on the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses. Please contact the project lead or campus liaison if you have a program centered around the project themes to align, connect, or promote.
For more information: uwdialogue@uw.edu
