Dialogic Magazine
Where ideas become dynamic, relational, and engaged
The Online Magazine of the Xenia Institute
A Closer Look
Xenia phase II dialogue group begins spring programming
By: A Closer Look On: February 11, 2011
Xenia’s dialogue groups are back in action after the winter break and are preparing to meet for a full semester of activities. A majority of dialogue participants have elected to continue into the second phase of our program and will be meeting to discuss issues concerning respect and empathy in civil discourse. The focus of [Read more]
Anger, compassion, and dialogue
By: Haven Tobias On: November 24, 2010
Xenia dialogue fellow Haven Tobias on civility.
Tags: dialogue, society and culture
A Way Forward audio recording and report released
By: A Closer Look On: November 24, 2010
Download the info here.
Tags: democracy, dialogue, GLBT, human rights, social justice, Xenia Events
Interviews released on wrongful conviction symposium
By: Clint Williams On: April 28, 2010
Susan Sharp talks about solutions.
‘Recognition Lies at the Core of Dialogue’
By: Administrator On: March 10, 2010
Acknowledging humanity brings understanding.
Tags: dialogue, social media
Following Sounds of Silence into Dialogue
By: Administrator On: March 8, 2010
By Vicki J. Schaeffer Xenia fellow “People talking without speaking; people hearing without listening.†These classic song lyrics from Simon and Garfunkel echoed through my brain as I watched the four-part video series on “What is Dialogue?†Wait a minute … shouldn’t an institute that promotes dialogue encourage listening and hearing, as well as speaking [Read more]
Third Podcast Highlights “Don’t Look Away,” the event that started it all
By: Clint Williams On: February 24, 2010
Today we offer part 3 in our podcast series concerning domestic violence. Â Part 3 is a collection of highlights from Don’t Look Away: violence against women and human rights in Oklahoma. Â This event was held last April as a collaboration between The Xenia Institute and the OU Women’s and Gender Studies program. Â This first collaboration [Read more]
Tags: dialogue, social justice, society and culture, women's issues, Xenia Events
Second podcast features law professor and former domestic violence prosecutor
By: Clint Williams On: February 23, 2010
Today we introduce our second audio interview in our continuing series related to “When It Hits Home: An Evening Concerning Intimate Partner Violence.” In this interview, Clint Williams asks Connie Smothermon, OU professor of law and former domestic violence prosecutor, questions about Oklahoma’s domestic violence laws, questions about how to get involved, and discusses a [Read more]
Tags: education, One in Three, social justice, violence, women's issues, Xenia Events
Xenia releases first in a series of podcasts on One in Three
By: Clint Williams On: February 22, 2010
Today we introduce the first in a compelling series of audio interviews surrounding “When It Hits Home: An Evening Concerning Intimate Partner Violence.” This interview is a conversation with Lagueria Davis and Gabe Miller, director and producer of One In Three, the film that will be pre-screened in Xenia’s joint event later this week. Â To [Read more]
Tags: criminal justice, human rights, society and culture, violence, women's issues
Bridges Supporter Jim Agar to Receive Social Justice Award
By: Barbara Yuki Schwartz On: January 20, 2010
The Xenia Institute announces that it has selected Norman businessman and Bridges supporter Jim Agar to receive its fifth annual Sam Matthews Social Justice Award. Agar is an active supporter and fundraiser for Norman service organizations, primarily Bridges (formerly Independent Living Services for Youth), for which he has raised more than $100,000 in the past [Read more]
