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An Evening of Discourse I

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The Senior Council hosted more than 70 students, staff, faculty and administrators Friday for “An Evening of Discourse” in the Knowling Fieldhouse. 'While we share a unique identity through Wabash, we are from different places and come from different backgrounds,' the invitation to Friday’s conversation stated. “During the discussion we will address six difficult questions that help define Wabash. Each guest will be seated at individual table groups, where they will be challenged to address the topics at hand. The Senior Council is deeply committed to campus unity among students, faculty, and staff. Your input is highly valued and needed.'

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Derrick Rowe ’13 served as emcee for the evening's conversations, which brought together students and teachers from diverse backgrounds to better get to know one another by sharing and listening to personal opinions and observations on challenging topics.

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Elliott Johns shares a fervent opinion with Wabash President Pat White.

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President Pat White, long an advocate of the 'grand conversation', enjoyed the teachable moments shared by his student and faculty colleagues.

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Professor Michael Brown introduced the topic of varying religious and spiritual views held on campus.

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Director of Safety Rich Woods talks with Professor Ethan Hollander and students.

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Professor of English and Rhetoric Jill Lamberton and senior Pat Clegg listen to a student at their table.

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Senior Jimmy Kervan takes in the conversation

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Joe Mount ’15 told stories from his own life and introduced the topic of sexual orientation.

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Professor of English Crystal Benedicks talks with staff and students at her table.

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Clayton Lengerich ’15

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Professor of History Aminta Perez introduced the topic of geographic differences.

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Professor Rosenberg enjoys the conversation.

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Professor of Teacher Education Michele Pittard

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Associate Director of Admissions Kim King told a story from his own past and encouraged participants to discuss the topic of race.

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Scotty Cameron ’14 and Professor of Religion David Blix take in the discussion.

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Terrance Pigues ’14

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Professor of History Michelle Rhoades got the discussion rolling on the topic of gender differences.

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Senior Evan Groninger encouraged the group to reflect on what it means to be a Wabash man.

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Event co-organizer Tyler Griffin ’13 listens to participants' reaction after the event.

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Sky King ’13 makes a point at his table.

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Tyler Griffin and Jeremy Wentzel ’14 not only organized the event, but together with other students and staff, cleaned up afterward.

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President White continues the conversation with Francisco Huerta. Huerta said he enjoyed the discussions and hoped they would continue.

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