CEE | Dialogue Across Divides
October 2, 2025, 2:30-3:45 p.m. CT
Wisconsin Idea Room, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall
Aaron Yarmel
Associate Director of the Center for Ethics and Human Values at Ohio State University
What happens when an 8th grade class, a dorm full of college students, or a room of medical professionals confront deep disagreements and the most controversial topics head-on?
In this time when the risks of tackling controversial topics are higher than ever, successful dialogue depends on more than goodwill: it requires strong institutional support, excellent colleagues, and a deep grounding in reliable dialogue facilitation techniques.
Join us for a guest lecture with Aaron Yarmel, who will share the story of his center’s dialogue initiatives and the practical techniques he counts on during even the most difficult dialogues. Introduced by Harry Brighouse, UW–Madison Mildred Fish Harnack Professor of Philosophy and director of WCER's Center for Ethics & Education.
