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 2026 Schedule
Discussions occur on Tuesdays. To RSVP, fill out the MachForm for each event. For questions or to request accommodations, please contact Amaya Robinson-Glasgow or call 315.443.3728.
| Tough Topic | Date | Time | Location | Register Here! |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who Gets to Be Angry? | Sept. 22 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 204 Barner-McDuffie House | Register here! |
| From Stonewall to the Quad: A History of Resistance and Expression | Oct. 6 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 304ABC Schine Student Center | Register here! |
| Culture, Not Costume | Oct. 20 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 114 Bird Library | Register here! |
| Culture, Not Costume | Oct. 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 114 Bird Library | Register here! |
| Can We Log Off? News, Social Media and Social Responsibility | Nov. 3 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 114 Bird Library | Register here! |
| Public Enemy #1: When Does Accountability Go Too Far? | Nov. 17 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 204 Barner-McDuffie House | Register here! |