Dialogue Across Difference: Engendering Hope and Building Community
About
The symposium used conversations, panels, and storytelling to explore how dialogue fosters hope and connection—and advances justice.
This symposium, held September 2026, honored the remarkable career of Ximena Zúñiga as she retires from UMass Amherst. A scholar, educator, mentor, and leader in Social Justice Education, she has shaped the field and inspired generations of scholars and practitioners. Together, nearly 200 attendees celebrated a remarkable legacy while creating space for joy, reflection, and renewed commitment to social justice.
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In the Spotlight
"Join me for a joyful community gathering and symposium that brings together faculty, staff, students, alums, and colleagues to explore the power of dialogue across differences to foster connection and collective resilience during challenging times. Together will explore how dialogue can serve as a bridge to hope and action toward justice."