During the 2023-24 Year of Discourse and Dialogue, we were pleased to support projects, programming, and events across many Pitt units and campuses. Supported efforts worked to foster the understanding, practice, and demonstration of discourse and dialogue.
Round 1 Funding Recipients (lead proposer name and unit, project title)
- Daniel Abusuampeh, School of Social Work, Center on Race and Social Problems - Bridging Cultures and Fostering Dialogue: Engaging African Students in Discourse on Tribal Equity in Africa
- Caitlin Bruce, Dietrich School of Arts and Science, Department of Communication - Public Art as a Dialogue Generator and Archive for the Future
- Paul Johnson, Dietrich School of Arts and Science, Department of Communication - Building Capacity Against Threats to Discourse and Dialogue
- Molly McSweeney, University Center for International Studies - A New Perspective on DEIB Work in Global Education
- Shallegra Moye, School of Education, Office of Child Development - My Racial Journey - Reimagined
- Judith Okwamba, School of Pharmacy - The Role of Pharmacies in Harm Reduction: An Open Discussion
- Lisa Parker, School of Public Health, Center for Bioethics and Health Law - Bringing Bioethics, Health Humanities, and Disability Studies into Productive Dialogue
- Al Primack, Dietrich School of Arts and Science, Department of Communication - Dissecting Disinformation Workshop Series
- Erik Schuckers, Center for Creativity - Writing Gen Q: Creating Intergenerational Dialogue through Creative Writing
- Ann Sinsheimer, School of Law - First Amendment Rights Teach-in: A Peer-to-Peer Pilot Program to Foster a Deeper Understanding Around Rights of Expression
- Abdesalam Soudi, Dietrich School of Arts and Science, Department of Linguistics - The Transformative Power of Humanities: Cultivating Compassion and Civil Discourse in Higher Education and Embracing the Power of Language
- Tyler Welsh, Pitt Alumni Association - Racial Equity Consciousness Institute Alumni Cohort Certification
- Linda Williams, Division of Student Affairs - Amplifying Voices through Active Listening and Constructive Dialogue
- Angie Wolfe, University of Pittsburgh – Bradford, Office of Student Affairs - Social Justice Week and Day of Racial Healing
Round 2 Funding Recipients (lead proposer name and unit, project title)
- Daniel Abusuampeh, School of Social Work, Center on Race and Social Problems - Space for Voice: Race and Social Problems Discourse
- Mary-Aleyde Angbanzan, David C. Frederick Honors College and College of General Studies – Changemakers in Healthcare: Reimagining How We Serve Others
- Carrie Benson, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Heart to Heart with Circle Up
- Sommer Blair, School of Social Work, Center on Race and Social Problems’ Race and Youth Development Research Group (CRSP) – Parenting for Racial Equity: Assuring the Next Generation of Antiracists
- Mark Conlon, University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Division of Education – American Civic Education and Literacy Initiative
- Cruzilious Contreras-Amezuca, School of Social Work, Center of Race and Social Problems – Leading Social Work Students to LEAD : Legislative Education and Advocacy Day
- Stephanie Dangle, School of Law – Environmental Justice v. Affordable Housing: Using Discourse and Dialogue to Prevent Eco-Gentrification in Pittsburgh
- Helma de Vries-Jordan, University of Pittsburgh Bradford, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences – Building Discourse and Dialogue on a Foundation of Common Memory: Cultural Competency Training at the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum
- Veronica Dristas, University Center for International Studies, Global Studies Center – Global Appalachia: Interdisciplinary Perspective on a Region in Motion
- Stephanie Eckstrom, School of Social Work - Racial Equity Consciousness Institute – Bradford Campus In-Person Cohort
- Gabriella Ficerai-Garland, School of Medicine – Discourse and Dialogue in Medicine: Using AI Language Technology to Improve Patient-Provider Communication
- Sherdina Harper, Division of Student Affairs, Inclusion and Belonging – The Tunnel of Oppression
- Jennifer Iriti, Learning Research and Development Center – Idea Lab: A collaborative and creative space for integrating generative AI and powerful pedagogies at the University of Pittsburgh
- Alyssa Khieu, School of Pharmacy – Addressing Resource Barriers in Previously Incarcerated Populations
- Tuangtip Klinbubpa-Neff, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Humanities Division – SPRINGS: Promoting Engagement in Inclusive Dialogues at Pitt-Johnstown and Local Communities
- Jonah Koetke, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology – Enhancing Intellectual Humility and Willingness to Engage in Discourse and Dialogue in Higher Education
- Lisa Nelson, Collaboratory Against Hate and Graduate School of Public and International Affairs – Discourse and Dialogue: A Collaboration Against Hate Podcast Series
- Sera Mathew, The Provost’s Advisory Committee on Women’s Concerns (PACWC) – Let’s Talk about Reproductive Justice: A Provost’s Advisory Committee on Women’s Concerns Initiative
- Emily Rook-Koepsel, University Center for International Studies, Asian Studies Center – Anna May Wong: Discourses of Asian American Representation
- Alexandra Straub, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Department of History, World History Center – Pedagogy in an Age of Religious Nationalism: Confronting Intergenerational Collection Memory of Violence and Displacement
- Micalee Sullivan, Division of Student Affairs, Residence Life – Restorative Practices and Nonviolent Communication Curricular Integration
Funded Projects AY24-25
Funding Recipients (lead proposer name and unit, project title)
- Alvin Primack, University of Pittsburgh Dietrick School, Department of Communication, and the William Pitt Debating Union - Freedom of Expression Workshop Debate Series.
- Tasha Alston, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine: Division of General Internal Medicine Institute for Clinical Research Education - Book launch and Panel presentation: Health, Parenting, and Community Perspectives on Black Fatherhood: Defying Stereotypes and Amplifying Strengths.
- Ann Sinsheimer, University of Pittsburgh, School of Law - First Amendment Rights Teach-In: A peer-to-peer pilot program to foster a deeper understanding around rights of expression.
- Kyoungah Lee, University of Pittsburgh, Student Affairs - Global Tea Time: Connecting International Staff.
- Zachary Davis, University of Pittsburgh, Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Conversations for Change: A Discourse and Dialogue Series.
- Katelan Hudson, University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs - Adoption Reframed: Challenging Tropes and Elevating Lived Experiences.
- Lisa Parker, University of Pittsburgh, Center for Bioethics & Health Law (CBHL) - Facilitating Dialogue about Health-focused Issues in the Current Cultural Climate.
- Lori Delale O'Connor, University of Pittsburgh, Center for Urban Education - Dialogue for Transformation: Advancing Equity in Urban Education.
- Daniel Abusuampeh, University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work - Mental Health, Tribalism, and Dialogue: Building Resilience through Understanding and Discourse.
- Jessica McCormick, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburgh, Department of Education - My Teacher Looks Like Me: Representation in PreK-12 Classrooms.
- Carla Medina-Gil, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Area of Concentration, Global Health - Global Health Day: Women's Health.
- Milencia Saintus, University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work, Center on Race and Social Problems, Racial Equity Consciousness Institute - Monthly Dialogue Sessions and Networking Opportunities for Racial Equity Consciousness Institute (RECI) Participants.
- Connor Diaz, David C. Frederick Honors College Office of Social Innovation - Creating a Forum for Scalable, Gamified, and Accessible Civic Discourse: The Spring 2025 CivWiz Playtest.
- Jeremy Justus, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Humanities Division - 2024 Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Literature Conference.
- Bethany Kirk, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburgh, Gender and Sexuality Alliance at Pitt-Greensburg - Pitt-Greensburg Discourse and Dialogue Conference - Theme: Bridging Generations: Embracing Diversity, Fostering Collaboration.
- Deborah Moon, University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work – A Symposium on Human Flourishing: From Deficits to Opportunities.
- Cindy Pan, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Department - Information Environments as a Social Determinant: Cultivating Compassionate Dialogue to Address Misinformation and Misconceptions.
- Milencia Saintus, University of Pittsburgh, Center on Race and Social Problems - Bridging Stories and Action: A Dialogue on Incarceration.
