Spring Quarter 2025
Building and Inclusive Community
Free Presentation/Discussion Series
Community Conversations discussion series examines a current topic each quarter during the academic year (Fall and Spring). Attendance is open to the public. There is no charge to attend. Presenters are LCC faculty and local community and business representatives. Students may receive credit by enrolling in Humanities 106 (Community Conversations).
Community Conversations will resume in Spring Quarter 2025
All events are located on campus in LCC HSB 101
Thursdays, 11:30am-12:20pm AND available to watch on Zoom (Learn more about using Zoom)
Attendance is free and open to the public.
View this quarter's conversation schedule below
Spring Quarter 2025
Rethinking Health: Exploring Weight-Neutral Approaches to Wellness
When weight or body size/shape is used as a primary indicator of health, individuals are not given the opportunity to evaluate their wellness through a more accurate and holistic framework focused on sustainable, positive health behaviors. This can promote stigma for individuals both in "larger than normal" and "smaller than normal" body sizes/shapes.
A Culture of Community: Developing a Space Where Diversity Can Thrive
An exploration of diversity, the “why” behind its value, and integrating it more fully in personal and professional environments to foster genuine interpersonal connection.
What's in your Seed Packet?: Growing a Thriving Community
A seed packet tells us what a plant brings to our garden and what it needs to thrive. We will explore a variety of brain strengths and reflect on what we bring to the garden, as well as what we need to thrive. How can this metaphor help us take care of ourselves and each other?
The Category is HOUSE!
Black Queer History is focused on establishing communities and creating an opportunity for you to express yourself. Learn about Houses and Ballroom Culture and the impacts that they had on the culture.
An Exhibition Debate
Watch the Fighting Smelt speech and debate team discuss a challenging resolution on the topic of community building. The debate will feature four students from this year's Northwest Forensics Conference championship-winning team.
Building Community Through Improv!
This interactive session will explore how adopting an improv mindset and practicing improvisation techniques can foster increased confidence, stronger connections, and improved well-being. Central to this approach is the "Yes, And" philosophy, which encourages embracing opportunities and shifting our perspective from fear to possibility. By viewing mistakes as learning experiences, we can enhance collaboration and create a supportive environment where the collective success of a team leads to better outcomes and stronger relationships. Discover how these improvisation principles can transform both personal and professional interactions.
What is DEI?
Have you been wondering what the letter DEI really means? Please join in the discussion regarding DEI and how it impacts our college campus, private sector and communities in a positive way
Making Friends with Meeples: Using Board Games to Build Community
It all started with a love of board games and became a way to connect with coworkers across campus and build relationships. Join Sarah in an exploration of board games, ways to use those games to build community, and board game opportunities available to you around the area!
To arrange accommodation for a disability, please contact Disability and Access Services at disability@lowercolumbia.edu or 360-442-2341.
For more information go to lowercolumbia.edu/conversations
LCC is an AA/EEO employer -- lowercolumbia.edu/aae-eo
Contact Community Conversations
Courtney Shah/Social Science Instructor
Need Disability Accommodation?
To arrange accommodation for a disablity call (360) 442 - 2341