Events

Bookmark this page for all upcoming Portman Center programming!

Wednesday, September 24, 3:00–4:30 p.m. Portman Center: Clifton Court Hall 5103.

Drop in to learn more about participating in this year’s Student Policy Challenge.

Thursday, September 25, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Clifton Court Hall 5280.
Light Refreshments provided. Registration Suggested.

Led by Eugene Rutz, Associate Dean Emeritus, College of Engineering and Applied Science

Join us to learn how to develop skills and experiences that build a culture that values respect, responsibility, and the dignity of every person. We will discuss sources of polarization and their effect on the UC Community and society in general. Our session emphasizes media literacy and how the loss of trust in organizations contributes to a lack of civility. We will then explore techniques for moving beyond polarization so individuals can participate more confidently in democratic processes.

This series is presented by the Portman Center for Policy Solutions in partnership with Warren Bennis Leadership Institute, The Cincinnati Ethics Center, and University Honors and in collaboration with UC Libraries and the Cincinnati Alliance of Braver Angels.

Wednesday, October 15, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Clifton Court Hall 5280.
Light Refreshments provided. Registration Suggested.

Led by Andrew Cullison, Executive Director, Cincinnati Ethics Center

This workshop equips participants with foundational knowledge and skills to engage in and foster civil discourse. It emphasizes strategies to enhance moral reasoning, essential for civil discourse, and includes a structured dialogue activity designed to help participants’ ability to promote constructive conversations.

This series is presented by the Portman Center for Policy Solutions in partnership with Warren Bennis Leadership Institute, The Cincinnati Ethics Center, and University Honors and in collaboration with UC Libraries and the Cincinnati Alliance of Braver Angels.

Wednesday, October 22, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Portman Center: Clifton Court Hall 5103.

Bring your team and hone your proposal ideas for this year’s Student Policy Challenge with Portman Center staff.

Wednesday, November 12, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Clifton Court Hall 5280.
Lunch provided. Registration coming soon.

Thursday, November 20, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Clifton Court Hall 5280.
Light refreshments provided. Registration coming soon.

The Portman Center challenges University of Cincinnati students across majors to propose solutions to significant issues in local and national politics. Participating teams present their proposals to expert guest judges and are encouraged to bring their proposals into action by sharing their research with lawmakers and other public changemakers.

Monday, March 30. Nippert West Pavilion. Theme to be announced. 

The Portman Center convenes local, state, and national policy leaders to discuss achievable solutions to issues that impact our communities. These convenings welcome students and UC affiliates, government officials and staff, non-profit organizations, and community members to engage in policy practice.