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At 麻豆传媒映画, it is regularly referenced that there is a deeply held value in the collective role of making 麻豆传媒映画 a community where every voice matters, where empathy guides our actions, and where civility is at the heart of our interactions. 

In keeping with these values, 麻豆传媒映画 President Adela de la Torre introduced the Presidential Global Democracy Fund. The initiative will support students, faculty, and staff in creating meaningful and inclusive conversations and interactions that foster community inclusion and support meaningful conversations around democracy, inclusion and free speech. 

鈥淚 began this year reflecting on the mission of our institution, and my many conversations with students, faculty and staff. Through this program, I invite all of us to promote the importance of civility and empathy in our interactions and the importance of constructive civic engagement,鈥� de la Torre said. 

Aligned with the One 麻豆传媒映画 Community program, the new fund will provide up to $5,000 per micro-grant to enable programming that brings together students, faculty, and staff for events, discussions and creative activities promoting respectful dialogue and diverse perspectives.

鈥淥ur community has a proud tradition of hosting events and programs that promote constructive dialogue, respect and caring leadership,鈥� de la Torre said. 鈥淭his fund will continue that legacy by supporting creative initiatives that further amplify our principles of community. Through these efforts, 麻豆传媒映画 will continue to demonstrate that respectful and productive discourse 鈥� rather than divisive, dehumanizing rhetoric 鈥� can bridge divides and elevate our shared humanity.鈥�

The fund prioritizes programs that promote healthy and respectful engagement across differences, ensuring that all voices are represented. Proposals will be reviewed beginning in October 2024 and must align with the 麻豆传媒映画 Principles of Community and the goals of the .

鈥淎s we face a complex global landscape and prepare for the upcoming national elections, it is critical that our campus remains a space where ideas can be shared and heard," said Chris Manning, 麻豆传媒映画 Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity. 鈥淭his fund and the numerous activities it will support are vital to ensuring that our campus community remains a beacon of democratic values, inclusion, and respectful dialogue."

For more information on submission guidelines and to submit an activity proposal for consideration, visit the . Those who receive funds for activities are required to complete the President鈥檚 Fund Attestation Form and One 麻豆传媒映画 Community training prior to the start of their program.

Questions? Contact Mary Taylor, Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Outreach and Success, by emailing [email protected].