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DESCRIPTION:Theatre for Dialogue\nAn engaging and interactive evening about
  navigating challenging conversations\nOpening remarks from USC President 
 Beong-Soo Kim\n\nOpen to all USC students\, staff\, and faculty. \nPlease 
 arrive at least 10 minutes early because the even starts promptly at 6 p.m
 . \n\nRSVP HERE  \n\nJoin us for the latest USC Open Dialogue Project even
 t: Theater for Dialogue\, an engaging and interactive evening that brings 
 the USC community together to explore what it means to navigate challengin
 g moments with curiosity\, courage\, and care. Through live performances b
 y the USC School of Dramatic Arts\, including Ahmed Best – the actor who
  played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars franchise\, students will be invite
 d into realistic situations that do not always have easy answers\, then be
 come part of the experience by discussing choices\, shaping how scenes unf
 old\, and considering different perspectives alongside fellow Trojans. \n\
 nLearn more about organizations fostering dialogue among Trojans\, such as
  USC Open Dialogue Project\, Residential Education\, Institute for Theatre
  and Social Change\, and Center for the Political Future.  \n\nFollowing t
 he theatrical performance and discussion\, there will be a spotlight featu
 re on the student advisory board of the Open Dialogue Project. They will s
 hare stories about tough conversations that changed their lives. \n\nThen 
 stay tuned for a rowdy panel conversation about how and why to improve com
 munication so it results in connection vs. frustration. USC students\, sta
 ff\, and faculty will talk honestly about their own challenges in sharing 
 their views and identities on campus\, and what measures they have taken t
 o keep an open mind and remain curious. Panelists will include: Kamy Akhav
 an (moderator)\, Managing Director of the USC Dornsife Center for the Poli
 tical Future\; Julie Rousseau\, USC Senior Associate Athletic Director\; a
 nd Varun Soni\, USC Dean of Religious Life.\n\nClosing remarks by Professo
 r Neeraj Sood\, Director of the USC Open Dialogue Project.\n\nThe program 
 is a collaboration between the USC Open Dialogue Project\, Residential Edu
 cation\, Institute for Theatre and Social Change\, and the Center for the 
 Political Future.
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LOCATION:Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
SUMMARY:Theatre for Dialogue
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/usc-open-dialogue-project-thea
 ter-for-dialogue
CATEGORIES:Arts
CATEGORIES:Dance/Theater
CATEGORIES:Student Life
CATEGORIES:Welcome Experience
CATEGORIES:Event Highlights
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