Vice President for Inclusive Excellence David Everett will be hosting the 2026 Community Roundtables at Hamline University. In a climate where difficult conversations can be challenging, the roundtables give students, faculty and staff a chance to engage intentionally, critically and respectfully.
Three discussions are scheduled this semester:
- Thursday, Feb. 19: Political differences
- Thursday, March 19: Religious differences
- Thursday, April 16: Racial and gender differences
The first roundtable will be at 11:30 a.m. in Anderson Center, Room 304 and 305. C. Daniel Myers, associate professor of political science at the University of Minnesota, whose research examines how Americans perceive political differences, will lead a discussion on stereotypes, news influence and political communication. A key focus of his work explores what happens when our assumptions about political opponents are challenged, and how different forms of political communication either bridge or widen divides. His earlier research on deliberative democracy investigated how citizens can engage productively across political differences in institutional settings designed to promote constructive dialogue.
Myers received his Ph.D from Princeton University and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan. His work has appeared in leading political science journals, and he regularly provides commentary on American politics to journalists and the public.