The current shifting and salient political climate has catalyzed divergent responses of millions of individuals across the nation. Specifically, legislative actions enacted by contested congressional governance has resulted in heightened grassroots action, increased public dissent, accelerated journalism, and difficult dialogues among deeply divided communities.

The following co-sponsored program with CASC, University of Michigan School of Social Work and Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs will offer insight about existing social divisions, the complexities of unity, and the importance of social change. Through a moderated interview, presenters will also share knowledge about emergent policy changes and its effect on national and campus climate, discuss multiple levels of social action in challenging contexts, and offer strategies for coalition building.

The presenters for this event include Trelawny "Trey" Boynton, Director of the Office of Multiethnic Student Affairs and Austin McCoy, PhD, Michigan Mellon Fellow. The event will be moderated by Larry Gant, PhD, Professor of Social Work, Art and Design.

The program will be held at the School of Social Work, Room 1840 Educational Conference Center. Light dinner provided. RSVP to attend: http://bit.ly/2jUE6kA