Engage in meaningful conversations and explore challenging topics through events promoting open dialogue and deeper understanding.
Upcoming events in The Conversation
Good Conflict
A keynote and workshop with author and investigative journalist Amanda Ripley, and Hélène Biandudi Hofer, journalist and documentary filmmaker.
August 27, 2026
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Ruth Taylor Recital Hall
Congress to Campus
A discussion and Q&A featuring former members of Congress, Ann Marie Buerkle (R-NY) and Andy Levin (D-MI).
October 6, 2026
5:00 - 6:15 pm
Dicke Hall 104
Cultivating a Laboratory for Democracy
The Conversation promotes constructive dialogue at Trinity University and creates intentional spaces to engage different perspectives with courage and humility, all within Trinity’s signature Liberal Arts + experience.
Community Partnerships
We believe meaningful engagement extends beyond our campus borders. Through partnerships with local universities, organizations, civic leaders, and educators, Trinity fosters open conversations that reflect and serve our broader community.
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Facilitation Fellows
Facilitation Fellows support dialogue and discourse initiatives at Trinity University. As Trinity University students, Facilitation Fellows support meaningful dialogue and community engagement by leading small-group conversations among peers. Fellows develop and apply facilitation skills to create inclusive, respectful, and engaging spaces for discussion. Students interested in learning more about becoming a Facilitation Fellow can contact @email for further information.
Student Experience
With the University’s commitment to serving as a laboratory for democracy, Trinity empowers students to listen deeply. An interdisciplinary listening course, co-taught by President Beasley and senior leaders, models respectful discourse at the highest level. Workshops on expressive activities and conflict resolution equip students with real-world skills for navigating complex conversations.
Past Events
Trinity brings civic discourse to life. Recent highlights include the Distinguished Lecture Series with Paul Begala and Michael Steele and the Tinker Memorial Lecture with alumni Simran Singh ’06, Ph.D., and Dave Levy ’05, M.D. Public debates tackled timely national topics from immigration to AI personhood.