Cornell University students, faculty, and staff are invited to join a respectful conversation touching all sides of a challenging issue. Braver Angels debates are not competitive or performative, but draw participants into a deep experience of civil discourse. Guided by an experienced chair person, students engage with each other respectfully around difficult, polarizing issues -- thinking together, listening carefully, and allowing themselves to be touched and even changed by each other’s ideas.

This collegiate debate is free and brought to you by the College Debates and Discourse Alliance, a partnership of Braver Angels, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), and BridgeUSA, non-profit organizations that amplify the power of free expression and promote respectful exchange of ideas on America's college campuses.

This event integrates a special appearance by Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA.

Campus sponsors include the Office of the Provost, Future of the American University Committee, HxA Campus Community, and the Cornell Speech and Debate Society.

Questions? Contact Phoebe Sengers -- sengers@infosci.cornell.edu

Registration Details:

• Registration for this debate will be open until the scheduled starting time of 6 pm November 4th.
• Debate location: Stockton Hall, Room 146
• Food will be provided at 6 pm; the debate will start at 6:30.

To learn more about Braver Angels collegiate debates, view this video.

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