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The Yard Forum

The Talking Across Difference Student Leader cohort will offer discussion questions on diverse topics, welcoming civil conversation and engagement. Drop by our table at The Yard, meet and connect with the Talking Across Differences Student Leaders, and share your take in a space built for real and respectful conversation!

This is a reoccurring event. Our next date is Thursday, November 20th!

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Become a Talking Across Difference Student Leader!

The Rutgers Democracy Lab is recruiting a team of paid student leaders to support the Talking Across Difference initiative’s in-person and virtual programming across Rutgers University . Talking Across Difference is a university-wide initiative meant to equip educators, staff, and students to have productive conversations about difficult and sometimes divisive issues. Talking Across Difference Student Leaders are responsible for organizing and leading small-group discussions and larger scale workshops to foster respectful dialogue on campus.

This paid opportunity begins January 2026 and will run until May 2026. Student Leaders will receive a stipend of $1,500.00 for their participation.

Learn more and Apply Now!

Rutgers University Institute for Citizens & Scholars Eagleton Institute pf Politics EIP Democracy Lab

Preparing educators and students for productive conversations about difficult issues