Reflect. Connect. Act.

By dialogue, we mean a specific form of communication especially designed for people to communicate across social, cultural, and power differences. The goal in dialogue is to work towards understanding, not necessarily to reach agreement.

We seek to increase understanding of social identities in the context of systems of inequality; to explore the impact at personal, interpersonal, community, cultural, institutional, and societal levels; and to practice dialogue skills toward identifying actions to address social justice issues.

Our offerings reflect publicly engaged scholarship. The work crosses disciplinary, university, and community lines; and we are committed to connecting theory, research, and practice towards individual, educational, and social change.

Interested in registering for Fall 2025 IGD academic course?
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Course announcement for CFE CRS SOC WGS 230 on Wednesdays at 3:45 to 6:30 pm. Learn and engage in Intergroup Dialogue, Fall 2025: Race and Ethnicity at the Intersections. To learn more about the course and take the first step to register, go to: intergroupdialogue.syr.edu/academic Study social identities in the contexts of systems of inequality; explore the impact at personal, interpersonal, educational, community, cultural, institutional, and societal levels; and practice communication skills for change. Open to students across colleges, majors, and years; and meets the College of Arts & Sciences critical reflections requirement. It may serve as an elective for Atrocity Studies and Social Justice Education Practices or Mindfulness and Contemplative Studies minors. Co-facilitated by Amanda Walker and Etije Walker from the IGD Program, School of Education