A Braver Campus Debate: Abortion

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Time: 5 – 6:30pm 

Location: Merten Hall 1201

Mason360 RSVP Link: cglink.me/2d7/r2270792 (please register by Friday, September 20th)

Learn more: lead.gmu.edu/bravercampus

This event is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community.

Topic: Abortion: Should there be any limitations (legal or otherwise) on a pregnant person’s ability to have an abortion?

Host: Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement

The Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment (CCEE) & The Leadership Education and Development Office (LEAD) are merging to become the Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement.

The Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement (CLIE) is partnering with Braver Angels, Bridge USA, and the American Council of Trustees and Alumni to host our very own: A Braver Campus Series. Our second event for the Fall 2024 series is a debate focused on the topic of Abortion.

A Braver Campus Debates are non-competitive, highly immersive and experiential for students. They are not performative or spectator-oriented — very different in tone and approach from televised debates that politicians engage in. Everyone in the room is invited to participate – whether they are students, faculty, staff, etc. They are moderated by an expertly trained debate chair in a light parliamentary style that guides conversation and encourages deep listening and respect. The debate is highly participatory (everyone who attends can have a chance to share their view), is highly structured (no cross talk, no shout downs), is not a competition, etc. Participants address their comments to the debate chair (a moderator from one of our co-sponsors).