About the Aggie Lyceum: The Aggie Lyceum is a non-profit, non-partisan civil discourse, media literacy, and citizen engagement program that takes its name and inspiration from the Texas Lyceum and practices "civic friendship."12:00-1:00 Mapping Public Controversy (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9IV4nQ7Kd99Bw18DSX4tNnC6a7ZRcslp4V92uAt52qwd9Hg/viewform), Dr. Jen Mercieca Effective leaders do not merely respond to controversies; they use effective communication to shape our understanding of them. In this interactive session you will learn how to recognize different types of controversy, analyze the key decision points in any controversy, and how to assess a leader's options for how to respond to them.1:00-2:00 Active Listening for Impact (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbihyXXVdVjeIEWhyWHY8TclS42T61qFFKenYkQXOCRdUSVg/viewform), Dr. Miranda Walichowski Strong communicators drive connection, inspire trust, and spark meaningful change. And at the heart of every great communicator is one essential skill: the ability to truly listen. In this interactive session you'll explore what it means to be a good listener and practice the habits of active listening that strengthen relationships and foster collaboration. Grounded in Texas A&M's core values of respect, leadership, and selfless service, this workshop will help you bring out the best in your personal, academic, professional, and leadership conversations.2:00-3:00 I Didn't See That Coming… (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnHK90n_boEIkWPtWlzWNwSFsh1HzKA7L30-NPiEZk9EQa3g/viewform), Dr. Dwayne Raymond Judgements and decisions rely on assumptions, and even hidden principles that can produce unexpected, or undesirable consequences. This interactive session will use Trolly Car problems and other scenarios to improve your ability to reason. You will learn to draw out and test hidden commitments, and unexpected consequences, cultivating the habit of critically engaging with alternative choices before settling upon a decision.3:00-4:00 Resilience and Aggie Core Values (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgol5AK6uq_eAxQzSwx2YIy1ZDzEBuRVVQ6gzJ8GpgdCz-bA/viewform), Dr. Andrew Christjoy Respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service aren't just words on the entrances to the MSC. Together these principles form a shield of protection with the power to protect not just ourselves but others around us. In this interactive session you will examine your strengths and weaknesses as they match with the six Aggie Core Values and discover tangible ways to integrate them into daily life for the strategic purpose of enhancing your resilience. Our Workshops will last about 45 minutes with about 20 minutes of each event devoted to learning a new citizenship skill and about 25 minutes devoted to practicing the new skill. Advance registration is required. Click the link on the title to register.

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