The Charter Oak State College Foundation Shea Lecture series presents a free interactive in person and virtual conversation Bridging Perspectives: The Art of Civil Discourse, Wed., October 16, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Pond House in West Hartford or virtually. Register online via the link: https://bit.ly/Shea2024Registration, or email foundation@charteroak.edu
Yvonne M. Alston, Owner, CEO, and Chief Culture Architect of Indelible Impressions Consulting, LLC keynotes a dynamic discussion with community leaders including, Elease E. Wright, retired Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Aetna Inc., Jay Williams, President and CEO, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and Carlos A. Soler, Assistant Director of Admissions and Adjunct Faculty at Central Connecticut State University on the topic of,
Bridging Perspectives: The Art of Civil Discourse
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. Invited guests include local and state leaders, business owners, Charter Oak State College students, alumni, and community members. Bring a colleague, family member, friend, or someone you disagree with to learn together and practice civil discourse.
In-person guests are welcome to meet the speakers, continue the dialogue, while enjoying refreshments during the Noshing & Networking with Purpose after the program.
Why is this session important? In today’s polarized world, the ability to connect with those who think differently is more crucial than ever. Our distinguished team of community leaders will help participants increase our understanding and build our collective skills in civil discourse. You will have an opportunity to practice techniques in holding civil conversations with others on pre-determined topics at the tables, in virtual break out rooms, and during noshing & networking with a purpose.
More about our guest Speakers:
Keynote speaker, Yvonne M. Alston, Owner, CEO, and Chief Culture Architect of Indelible Impressions Consulting, LLC, will present “Bridging Perspectives: The Art of Civil Discourse” and serve as moderator for our distinguished panel and interactive component.
Panelists, Elease E. Wright, retired Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Aetna Inc. who among other notable accomplishments serves on Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education;
Jay Williams, President and CEO, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, is committed to dismantling structural racism, serves on many boards locally, and also has distinguished national experience; and
Carlos A. Soler, Carlos Soler is an Assistant Director of Admissions and Adjunct Faculty at Central Connecticut State University and has vast experience working with student groups to find common ground.
The Shea Lecture Endowment was established in 1987 upon the retirement of Bernard D. Shea, Charter Oak’s first President. His generosity and that of his family created an Endowed Fund that is used to host lectures, equitable opportunities, to engage students and the community in lifelong learning. His daughter, Jennifer shared, regarding the late Dr. Bernard D. Shea: “I do think he would approve of the topic and the role education plays in cultivating civil discourse. Knowing my dad, he would root the discussion in the classical writers. Everything went back to the Greeks!!!!!”
Event Details:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Pond House, 1555 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117 (Elizabeth Park)
Or Virtually via Zoom
4:30 pm Lecture and Moderated Panel Discussion
5:30 pm Noshing & Networking (with a purpose)
Refreshments served for our in-person guests, Mocktails available for purchase.
Registration required.
https://bit.ly/Shea2024Registration, or email foundation@charteroak.edu
Charter Oak State College (www.CharterOak.edu) is Connecticut’s online public college, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields including Health Information Management, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education and Business Administration. The College offers master’s degrees in Health Informatics, Health Care Administration and Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership. Charter Oak is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and governed by Connecticut’s Board of Regents for Higher Education.
The Charter Oak State College Foundation (www.CharterOak.edu/Foundation), established in 1977, is a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting flexible and comprehensive degree completion opportunities for adults and technology innovations through the work of Charter Oak State College. The Charter Oak State College Foundation Mission is to make higher education a possibility for all, to help eliminate gender and racial inequities, reduce wage and poverty gaps and to ultimately, enrich the lives of students, graduates, children, the workforce, and our communities.