The TLA Hosts Off-Campus Dialogue Session Feb. 26

What is our role in creating just and equitable food systems? Participants from the Teaching-Learning Academy (TLA) at Western Libraries invite you to explore this question during the upcoming off-campus dialogue group co-hosted by the Volunteer Center and held at the Bellingham Food Bank (1824 Ells St.), on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

This academic year, the TLA is partnering with the WWU Center for Community Learning, the Opportunity Council, and the Whatcom Volunteer Center, to host one off-campus dialogue session each quarter. The beginning of each session will feature a particular local non-profit organization, followed by small break-out groups facilitated by TLA students. The goal of these dialogues is to connect with people on topics that affect the Western community, as well as the local Bellingham community. 

“Over the years, many people have requested that the TLA host off-campus sessions to better engage students, faculty, staff, and community members,” explained Shevell Thibou, Director of the TLA. “Taking the dialogues off-campus also demonstrates that Western and the local community are not two separate circles, but rather one collective dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable community.”

This off-campus event is open to everyone and all are welcome to attend. No advanced registration is required, but faculty and staff wishing to participate in this dialogue as part of the “Wise & Well U” program, you can sign up via the online training portal here:  https://westernwashington.pageuppeople.com/learning/1148.

For more information about the TLA, please contact Shevell.Thibou@wwu.edu (360) 650-7368.