Marianna Bischoff ('28)

My name is Marianna and I am a sophomore double-majoring in Anthropology and International Business and Management. I am passionate about promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, as I believe raising awareness and creating spaces for respectful dialogue is essential when combating bias. Outside of academic pursuits, I enjoy connecting with my culture through my favorite song, "Vivir Mi Vida" by Marc Anthony, or cooking traditional Puerto Rican pastels with family and friends. As a Student Dialogue Association member, I am excited to learn from others during the discussions.

Meghan Lord ('27)

My name is Meghan, and I am a junior Political Science major with a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. I decided to become a Student Dialogue Associate after taking the Writing and Speaking Across Differences course. I fell in love with the mission of the Dialogues Across Differences program for its efforts to bridge political and social divides. As a Political Science major, differences are embedded in my everyday studies. I constantly learn about the growing political unrest, political controversies, and the overall lack of respect between different political parties. The Dialogue Across Differences initiative showed me that differences do not have to be as explosive as current politics makes them out to be. Mutual understanding of our differences is incredibly essential to our democracy, which can be created through reflective dialogue structures and respectful dialogue techniques. What I am most excited about for this upcoming semester is working closely with students to help develop their own dialogues pertaining to their interests. If you are interested in a specific dialogue, please fill out the Dialogue Request Form. Outside of the classroom and work, I spend my free time crocheting and rewatching Gilmore Girls! I am looking forward to this semester!  

Shayna Finkelstein ('27)

Hi, I'm Shayna! I am a Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies major with a minor in Ethics. I've been involved with Dialogues Across Differences in different ways for almost two years, and I'm thrilled to be back at it! Outside of dialogue, I love creative writing and I'm learning to play Dungens and Dragons. Say hi if you see me around, and hopefully I'll see you in a dialogue!

Sydney Phillips ('27)

My name is Sydney and I am a junior at Dickinson, majoring in both Spanish Language and Culture and Political Science. I joined the Dialogue Across Differences Program because I wanted to be a part of a community focused on fostering connection. I enjoy how dialogues give participants the opportunity to share their voices and find common ground even when they hold different opinions. My interests include singing (come see me perform in the Dickinson College Choir!), rewatching Brooklyn 99 episodes, and knitting endless scarves. This semester, I am excited to explore new ways dialogue can provide connection and reflection across the Dickinson community.

Application due: Monday, October 27th at 11:59 pm. 

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Join the Dialogues Across Differences (DxD) team to create spaces for meaningful conversations on varying topics. Student Dialogue Associates work with faculty, staff, and students to put dialogic tools into the hands of the broader Dickinson community to foster a community that actively listens and respects diverse perspectives to discuss rather than debate.