Tough Talk
Fall 2016 series
Session 2
Immigration and the International Student Experience
Facilitator-Dr. Scott Worman
For decades the United States has been the number one destination for international students pursuing higher education. Missouri State is no exception, hosting more than 1400 international students this year. Meanwhile, discussions of immigration on the national political stage have grown increasingly polarized and toxic. This Tough Talk thread is intended as a space to explore how these circumstances affect our campus community.
Tuesday’s (Oct. 18th-Nov. 15th) 2:00-3:00 Location: STRO 350
RSVP to Scott Worman@ FScottWorman@Missouristate.edu
Say her name…
Facilitator-Hannah Harris
The #SayHerName Movement is a response to the stories of Black women who are making public their demands for justice, policy responses and media representations of police brutality. This Tough Talk thread will introduce you to women and girls of color and share their stories, leading to the creation of a space to discuss the intersections of race, gender and state violence.
*This will be a CLOSED Tough Talk thread, which will allow a group of 20-25 individuals, committed to coming together every week for 5 weeks, to deepen the discussion of their personal experiences, thoughts, emotions and reactions related to material presented each session. Please RSVP to ensure your spot.
Thursday’s (Oct. 20th-Nov. 17th) 12:15-1:15 Location: 308A
RSVP to Hannah Harris@ HannahHarris@missouristate.edu
American Textures: In-depth look at race & difference in the U.S.
Facilitator-Lyle Foster
Thursday’s (Oct. 20th-Nov. 17th) 2:30-3:30 Location: STRO 250
RSVP to Lyle Foster@ LyleFoster@missouristate.edu