The Longest Table invites Tulane community to pull up a chair

On Monday, Nov. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., Tulane students, faculty and staff will once again gather on the Berger Family Lawn for The Longest Table, the second annual community-building event which brings people together for a shared meal and meaningful conversations beyond the classroom and workplace.

The Longest Table reflects Tulane’s commitment — anchored by last spring’s announcement of a new Center for Civil Discourse — to promote civil discourse, constructive dialogue and community. This shared meal offers Tulane community members a chance to slow down, engage in open dialogue, exchange stories, learn from one another and build new relationships across the university. The gathering is hosted by the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life, the Division of Student Affairs, the Center for Public Service and Newcomb Institute in collaboration with Tulane Global.

Tulane students, faculty, staff and university leaders can now reserve their seats at The Longest Table. Organizers are also seeking volunteers to help with event setup, guest support and conversation facilitation. To volunteer, visit the volunteer sign-up page. For questions about this event, contact Kaitlyn Poe at kpoe1@tulane.edu.

The Longest Table is sponsored by the Office of the President, Tulane University Libraries, Newcomb-Tulane College, the Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity, the Phyllis M. Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking, the Title IX Office/All In, the Connolly Alexander Institute for Data Science, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the School of Law and the School of Social Work.