The Tough Topic Tuesdays program serves as an opportunity to foster civic dialogue, promote understanding and create a respectful environment for the campus community to engage in discussions on challenging subjects that students may encounter around values, beliefs, identity, politics, mental health, interpersonal relationships, and social interactions.
By providing a platform for open and constructive conversations, Tough Topic Tuesdays contributes to the overall growth and development of our University community. This free drop-in discussion series is open to Syracuse University students, faculty, and staff.
Fall 2025 Schedule
Discussions occur on Tuesdays. For questions or to request accommodations, please contact Amaya Robinson-Glasgow or call 315.443.3728.
| Tough Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who Gets to Be Angry? Navigating Bias, Emotion, and Intervention | September 23 | 5:00 PM | Barner McDuffie House R. 204 |
| Queer but Not Here: Global Perspectives on LGBTQ+ Identity and Expression | October 7 | 3:00 PM | Hall of Languages R. 500 |
| Culture, Not Costume | October 21 | 3:00 PM | Hall of Languages R. 500 |
| Managing Political Differences in Academic Spaces | November 4 | 5:00 PM | Hall of Languages R. 500 |
| Whose Land Are We On? Centering Indigenous Presence and Perspective | November 18 | 5:00 PM | Hall of Languages R. 105 |
| Holidays, Whose Way? Navigating Culture, Belief, and Belonging | December 2 | 5:00 PM | Hendricks Chapel – Nobel Room |