About
Social Cohesion Dialogues bring accomplished authors and their powerful books into
conversation with ASU and audiences across Arizona and beyond. Since its launch in 2019, this series has offered dynamic book discussions, presented memorable discussions and inspired .
many to positive civic engagement and reflection.
The books, book discussions and public dialogue are offered to all and are free of charge.
Register now for a book discussion and receive print or electronic copies of this year’s featured
books.
Campus and community organizations whose missions and work align with this year’s topics
have an opportunity to host book discussions, reserve seats and also table at the public .
dialogue. Contact the Center at [email protected] for more information.
ASU undergraduate and graduate students can become Social Cohesion Dialogue Student
Fellows and focus on leadership development and community engagement projects related to .
this year’s themes. Complete this SCD Student Fellows Interest form if you want to learn more.
Register for a SCD 2025 Book Discussion to receive your free electronic or print copies
of Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land by Toni Jensen and The Injustice of Place:
Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America by Kathryn J. Edin.
Registration
Register for Public Dialogue
Public Dialogue
Join CSRD director and ASU professor Lois Brown, PhD and authors Toni Jensen and
Kathryn Edin for an evocative dialogue about place, class, wealth, poverty, survival,
indigenous America and rural communities. Light refreshments available for general audience
before doors open and book signing will follow the dialogue.
Book Discussions
Receive free copies of this year's featured books when you register for one or more of our
welcoming and energizing book discussions. All are welcome to register for one or more of the
sessions listed below.
| Dates and Times | Formats and Locations | Facilitators | |||
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Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | In-Person Wilson Hall 444 | |||
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12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
| Tijuani Phelps Jackson, PhD Natalie Gruber, EdD | ||
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5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. |
In-Person Fulton Center 240 | Andrea Brownlee, PhD Cathy Cayetano, PhD | ||
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5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Virtual | Kermit Brown, EdD | ||
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5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Virtual | Dale Larsen Tijuani Phelps Jackson, PhD | ||
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12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | In-Person Wilson Hall 444 | Stanlie James, PhD Natalie Gruber, EdD | ||
| Monday 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Virtual | Duane Roen, PhD Kermit Brown, EdD |