Dickinson College
Sustained Dialogue meeting, Spring 2010.
About Dickinson
Location
Carlisle,
Pennsylvania
Student Population
2,400
History
Dickinson joined SDCN in 2003.
Sustained Dialogue is a student-run effort at Dickinson to build greater understanding among people of different backgrounds and views. Dialogues help individuals get to know one another as people, and break through the perceived differences based on race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, and other identities--including other campus-based identities. It's easy to hang out with the people who are like you. What Sustained Dialogue offers is the opportunity for real conversations with people who are different than you. Sustained Dialogue (SD) has been an active presence at Dickinson since 2003.
In Their Own
Words
"Sustained Dialogue has the power to fundamentally alter the very nature of the social climate on Dickinson's campus. Through the bonds formed in this program, the student body can create a welcoming and thriving community for every individual that calls themself a Dickinsonian."
-Audrey Scott,
Current Student Leader
"In my
group, I see the true essence of the program -
how it has already influenced
many students; teaching them to challenge their
old ways of thinking and
introducing them to different points of view. I
met people who were scared, like
me, of what they might hear, and I now see how
strong and engaged they are in
this program. I have put aside my fears and
doubts; I am excited to continually
talk, listen and learn from my fellow [peers]
through Sustained Dialogue.
...what we learn, such as listening and
discussion skills are things we will
take with us after we graduate. I have
tremendous faith and pride in this
program and in each participant; I think,
together, we can really make a
difference..."
- Lisa Bowman, Dickinson 04
Current Student Leaders
Audrey Scott (email)
For Alumni
If you are an alumnus of Dickinson College SD or Sustained Dialogue on another campus, there are many opportunities for you to stay involved. If you are interested in facilitating moderator workshops with our program directors, email Sasha Kapur.