Dialogue for Democracy
Ohio Wesleyan to Bring Central Ohioans Together Feb. 28 for Citizen-Generated Discussion
DELAWARE, Ohio – What matters to us, as residents of Ohio? National polls show strong disapproval of current policies and of the federal government overall. As citizens in a democracy, we can steer our government in a new direction.
Ohio Wesleyan University's Constructive Dialogue Initiative and its Arneson Institute for Practical Politics and Public Affairs, in collaboration with Delaware for Good, will host a discussion-centered event Feb. 28 to bring together members of the Central Ohio community to imagine what future policies might look like.
The Dialogue for Democracy event will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in the Benes Rooms of OWU's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, 40 Rowland Ave., Delaware. Tickets are required, and individuals may request up to two tickets per person at www.owu.edu/dialogue.
Items to be discussed include: What are our priorities for our representatives? How can we work together to develop creative solutions to the many challenges we face? Can we propose a citizen-generated Project 2029 to our leaders?
In 2024, Ohio Wesleyan collaborated with the Constructive Dialogue Institute to become one of the nation's first colleges to provide free training for all students and employees to help them navigate difficult conversations. This work has expanded into the Constructive Dialogue Initiative to help spearhead meaningful change through respectful listening and conversation.
The Arneson Institute was founded in 1947 by Professor Ben Arneson, who had all of his students sign a pledge promising to devote time "to active and definite participation in public affairs."
Delaware for Good is a progressive action community focused on acts of service and acts of justice in the Delaware, Ohio, community.
Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation's premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the private university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and competes in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Through its signature experience, the OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan teaches students to understand issues from multiple academic perspectives, volunteer in service to others, build a diverse and global perspective, and translate classroom knowledge into real-world experience through internships, research, and other hands-on learning. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book "Colleges That Change Lives" and included on the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review "Best Colleges" lists. Connect with OWU expert interview sources at owu.edu/experts or learn more at owu.edu.