Worldview Workshops

If Purdue is to fulfill its promise to be an inclusive community that nurtures the sense of belonging among its diverse members, then people on the front lines deserve support that equips them intellectually and emotionally to face the challenges embedded in that promise. 

Consisting of six virtual sessions, five synchronous and one asynchronous, the Workshops use activities and facilitated dialogues to create the “aha” moments and deep reflection that lead to intercultural and global learning in the areas of cultural self-awareness, communication, empathy, and awareness of cultural diversity. They also recognize that each participant brings valuable experience and insights to the table and create a space for collaborative and social learning to the degree each participant feels comfortable. By engaging in the “brave space” of Worldview Workshops, participants will learn how to: 

• Identify their own cultural rules and biases and recognize new perspectives on these. 
• Recognize cultural diversity and the connections between power structures, worldviews, and diverse cultural experiences. 
• Apply their knowledge of different communication styles to develop relationships across cultural differences. 
• Identify different aspects of empathy and employ it as a strategy to bridge cultural differences and to create a more inclusive and just community.

Participants who complete all six sessions earn a certificate. 

Updated January 16, 2024