Facilitator(s) # of Sessions

Date Session # Session Name Concepts Topics Invitees Format

Special Guest(s) in Stage
STAGE I: IDENTITY, CULTURE & THE SEARCH FOR VALUES
Values & Tools: Integrity & Concession
11
Stage Co-Leadership: TBD
Mission: Defending the Indefensible
Fellowship Welcome & Expectations
Fellowship Overview: Awareness, Accounability, Agency
9/9/2018 1-A This I Believe I Values & Community Fellows Zoom Danny
Personal & Group Identity
Baseline of Convictions, Values, and Beliefs
Fellowship Welcome & Expectations
Fellowship Overview: Awareness, Accounability, Agency
9/10/2018 1-B This I Believe II Values & Community Fellows Zoom Danny
Who Am I? Personal & Group Identity
Baseline of Convictions, Values, and Beliefs
Cosmic Context: Our Place in the Universe
9/11/2018 2 Our Pale Blue Dot Purpose & Perspective Humans in Time and Space Fellows Zoom Danny
Finding Purpose & Personal Meaning
The Diversity and Unity of the Human Family
The World and Our Place in It
9/16/2018 3 Dreaming Upside Down History & Place Fellows Zoom Danny
Geography, Population, and the Solipsism of Maps
Empires, Borders, Historical Storytelling
Evolution Misconceptions & Myths
Humans in the Animal Kingdom
9/18/2018 4 If Only We Were Human Cruelty & Civilization Fellows Zoom Danny
History of Human Violence
The Three Revolutions-From Barbarians to Bureaucrats
Civilization, Social Contracts & The Rule of Law
Change, Modernity & Progress
9/23/2018 6 A Clockwork Orange Progress & Circularity Fellows Zoom Danny
The Rapidly Changing Circumstances of Man
Technology as Disease and Cure
Nature & Nurture: The Influence of Biology Culture and Society
Perception & Illusion: The Subjectivity of Reality
9/25/2018 5 There Is No Spoon Reality & Illusion Fellows Zoom Danny
Projections, Hallucinations, and Dreams
Language, Society, and Culture
Moral Development and Socialization
9/30/2018 7 A Line Through Every Heart Good & Evil The Human Capacity for Good & Evil Fellows Zoom Danny
The Bystander Effect & Mob Mentality
Neuroscience, Moral Psychology & Human Decision-Making
Choice, Circumstance & Free Will
10/2/2018 8 The Puppet Who Loved His Strings Choice & Indifference Fellows Zoom Danny
Ignorance, Intentions & Consequences
Ethics: Competing Conceptions of the Good
Mission I Presentations
Moral Relativism and Universal Human Values
10/7/2018 9 The Gentle Slope Moral Certainty & Ambiguity Fellows Zoom Mentors
Ethical Quandaries & Gray Areas
Laws, Moral Lines & Ethical Latitude
Self, Performance & Community
Judgment, Responsibility & Forgiveness
10/9/2018 10 What Lies Beneath Self-Reflection & Self-Delusion House Zoom or In-Person Mentor
Self-Conceptualization & External Perception
Compassion, Empathy, and Perspective-Taking
STAGE II: HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUSTAINABILITY
Tools & Values:
10
Stage Co-Leadership:
Mission:
School Pressure, Stress, and Anxiety
Amibition, Expectation & Burnout
10/14/2018 11 Excellent Sheep Ambition & Expectation Fellows Zoom TBD
Competing Notions of Success
Happiness, Wholeness & Fulfillment
Myths & Misconceptions About Depression
Mental, Emotional & Physical Manifestations
10/16/2018 12 Night Falls Fast Sorrow & Survival Fellows Zoom TBD
Managing Pain, Grief & Sorrow
Coming to Terms with Self-Harm & Suicide
The Addiction Pandemic & Causes of Substance Abuse
Stigma and Shame: Addicts and Families
10/21/2018 13 Fallen to Pieces Addiction & Escape Fellows Zoom TBD
Prohibition, Decriminalization, and Legalization
Drug Culture: Promotion, Celebration, and Regulation
Honesty, Openness, and Ownership
10/23/2018 14 The Things We Carry Burden & Buoyancy Letting Go of Our Burdens & Finding Peace Fellows Zoom Danny
Methods for Managing The Weight of Our Lives
The History and Proliferation of Gun Violence in the US
The Culture of Guns in the US
10/28/2018 15 Cold Dead Hands Freedom & Constraint Fellows Zoom TBD
Examining Factors that Lead to Mass Gun Violence in the US
Gun Protections, Liberties & Pathways for Reform
Desire, Romance & Love
Coupling, Marriage & Monogamy
10/30/2018 16 What's Left Over Connection & Commitment Fellows & Parents Zoom Danny
The Insitituion and Historical Adaptations of Marriage
The Health & Toxicity of Relationships
Sensuality, Sexuality & Sexual Expression
Morality, Purity & Liberty
11/4/2018 17 Written on the Body Sexual Health & Fulfillment Fellows Zoom TBD
Fetishization, Stigma, Judgment
Sex Education and Contraception Availability
The US Food Industry
Vegetarianism and the Meat Industry
11/6/2018 18 And The Home of The Grave Food & Nutrition Fellows Zoom TBD
Health, Illness, and Diet
Obesity: The Acceptable Discrimination?
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Special Guest(s) in Stage
US Health Problems & Inequity
Western Medicine, Medication and Symptoms Treatment
11/11/2018 19 A Bitter Pill to Swallow Atomism & Holism Fellows Zoom TBD
Holistic Medicine & Alternative Cures
The American Healthcare Industry: Profiting On Pain
The Science of Climate Change
Consumption, Excess, and Waste
11/13/2018 20 Arguing For Our Lives Climate Change & Catastrophe House Zoom or In-Person Mentor
Human Impact on the World
Concerns, Crises, and Coming Conflicts
STAGE III: POLITICS, SOCIOECONOMICS & POWER
Tools & Values:
12
Stage Co-Leadership:
Mission:
Push & Pull: Immigration & Refugee Factors
National Identity, Borders & Xenophobia
11/18/2018 21 A Lifelong Pregnancy Immigration & Nationalism Fellows Zoom TBD
Immigrant Stories, Struggle & Resilience
Immigration Rights, Laws & Opportunities for Reform
The Complicated History of Thanksgiving
American Indian Perspectives on the Holiday
11/20/2018 22 Give Thanks No More Tradition & Mythology Fellows Zoom TBD
Traditions, Historical Hero Worship, and National Storytelling
Fasting, Feasting, and Famiy Values
Opinion-Driven News and Media Bias
11/25/2018 24 The Fourth Estate Objectivity & Bias The Business of News, Rise of Corporate Media Fellows Zoom TBD
Journalism as Entertainment, as Pillar of Democracy
Media Literacy in The Digital Age
Fake News, Alternative Facts and What We Believe
11/27/2018 25 Meme Madness Media Literacy & Accountability Fellows Zoom Danny/Julie Nilsson Smith
Social Media Engagement and Impact
Research, Verification, and Truth-Seeking
American Military History
Revolutionaries, Terrorists, and Freedom Fighters
12/2/2018 26 910 Innocence & Culpability Fellows Zoom Danny
Memory & Collective Trauma
War Collateral vs. War Crimes
The Military-Industrial Complex
The Business and Profits of War
12/4/2018 27 Infinity Wars War & Profit Fellows Zoom Danny/Michael Smythers
Patriotism, Loyalty & Propaganda
The Weight of War on Soldiers & Families
Rich & Poor Nations
US & Global Wealth Distribution & Disparity
12/9/2018 28 First World Problems Wealth & Poverty Fellows Zoom TBD
Security, Comfort, and Excess: What's Enough?
Aspiration, Obsession & The Material Pursuit of Happiness
Government Role in Anti-Poverty Measures
Motivation, Competition & Fairness
12/11/2018 29 Beside The Golden Door Government & The Public Interest Fellows Zoom TBD
Welfare & Social Safety Net Policy
Universal Healthcare, Education & Rights of Citizens
The American Dream & Economic Mobility
Globalization & Privatization
12/16/2018 30 Nickeled and Dimed Mobility & Inequity Fellows Zoom TBD
The Effects of Deindustrialization & Deunionization
The Dwindling Middle Class and the Growing Working Poor
Gerrymandering & Voting Curtailment
Monopolies, Trusts, and Corporations as People
12/18/2018 23 The Liberty of Wolves Capitalism & Democracy Fellows Zoom TBD
Dark Money In Politics: Lobbying & Corporate Interests
The Economics of Politics: Campaign Finance Reform
Locally-Owned Stores & The Rise of Big Business
The Pros and Cons of Globalization
12/23/2018 31 The High Cost of Low Prices Privatization & Globalization Fellows Zoom TBD
The Complexities of Sweatshop Labor
Consumerism & Identity as Brand Affiliation
The Future of Capital, Free Markets
Capitalism, Socialism, and…What’s Next?
12/30/2018 32 First as Tragedy, Then As Farce Competition & Communalism House Zoom or In-Person Mentor
Economic Cycles and Projections
Trust, Collaboration & Compassion
STAGE IV: RELIGION, FAITH & SPIRITUALITY
Tools & Values:
10
Stage Co-Leadership:
Mission:
The History of Belief, Religion & Faith
Religious Differences, Tensions & Conflicts
1/6/2019 33 Why We Believe Faith & Folkore Fellows Zoom TBD
Personal Relationships with Faith
Superstitions & The Science of Belief
1/8/2019 36 Topic TBD Concepts TBD Topics TBD Fellows Zoom TBD
Islam's Core Beliefs, Tenets & Practices
1/13/2019 41 The Islamaphobia Industry Misrepresentation & Misunderstanding The Rise of Islamaphobia and Anti-Muslim Discrimination Fellows Zoom TBD
Muslim American Perspectives and Experiences
Free Will, God's Plan & Divine Intervention
1/15/2019 34 So Close to Never Happening Fate & Free Will Fellows Zoom TBD
Self-Determinism vs. Pre-Determinism
Judgment, Salvation, and Moral Implications
Navigating Notions of the Afterlife
1/20/2019 35 Created Sick, Commanded to Be Sound Death & Divine Judgment Fellows Zoom TBD
Religion as Moral Compass & Source of Confusion

Articulation of Diverse Religious & Spiritual Views, Beliefs

1/22/2019 37 The Fellow Faith FAQ Expression & Interrogation Fellows & UAT3 Alumni In-Person TBD
Personal Questions & Doubts About Faith & Religion
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Special Guest(s) in Stage
Naturalism, Secularism & Atheism
1/27/2019 38 Afairyists and Agoblinists Skepticism & Doubt Spiritual Longing & Searching Fellows Zoom Danny
Ridicule, Elitism, & Humility
The Separation of Church & State
The Relationship Between Science & Religion
1/29/2019 39 One Nation Under Many Gods Church & State Fellows Zoom TBD
Creationism, Intelligent Design & Public Education
Fetal Rights, Women's Liberties & Conceptions of Life
Literalism, Symbolism & Holy Book Interpretation
Translations, Reworks & Historical Changes
2/3/2019 40 Not What God Intended Doctrine & Dissent Fellows Zoom TBD
Interpretations and Competing Conceptions of God's Word
Faith vs. Fanaticism
Community Discussion on Religion, Faith, and Spirituality
2/5/2019 42 Religion Roundtable Diversity & Discourse Community In-Person Mentors
Interfaith Understanding & perspective-Taking
STAGE V: SEX, GENDER & ORIENTATION
Tools & Values:
12
Stage Co-Leadership:
Mission:
Early Infant Gender Socialization
Persistent and Pervasive Gender Stereotypes & Norms
2/10/2019 43 "Sugar and Spice" Roles & Expectations Fellows Zoom TBD
Sources of Gender Messaging & Coercion
Personal Gender Alignment & Incongruence
Extreme Body-Consciousness & the Rise of Plastic Surgery
Advertising, Social Media, and Body Dysmorphia
2/12/2019 44 "Killing Us Softly" Body Image & Dysmorphia Fellows Zoom TBD
Disordered Eating & Depression
The Paths & Obstacles to Self-Love
Desire, Fantasy & Reality
The Profitability and Pervasiveness of the Porn Industry
2/17/2019 45 "The Price of Pleasure" Pornography & Fantasy Fellows Zoom TBD
The Psychological & Cultural Effects of Pornography
The Sexualization of Violence Against Women
The Language of Sexuality Violence
2/19/2019 46 "Beating the Bishop" Language & Violence Sexual Slang, Euphemism & Cultural Trasmission Fellows Zoom TBD
Themes of Power, Dominance, and Submissiveness
Sexual Harrassment, Coercison & Assault
Communication, Consent & Mutual Desire
2/24/2019 47 "When The Party Ends" Communication & Consent Fellows & All UAT Alumni Zoom TBD
Sexual Situations, Complications, and Blurred Lines
Proactive Prevention of Sexual Violence
Gender Double Standards & Inequality
The Glass Ceiling in Politics and Professional Spaces
2/26/2019 48 "That Time of the Month" Access & Inequality Fellows Zoom TBD
Having It All: Marriage, Children, Career, Happiness
If Men Could Menstruate, Get Pregnant
Long History of Gay Behavior & Identity
3/3/2019 49 "We're Here, We're Queer!" Pride & Fear Discrimination and Violence Toward LGBTQ Community Fellows Zoom TBD
Legal Rights and Social Privileges of Being Straight
Growing Up Gay: Childhood & Adolescence
Lessons We Learn About Being Gay From a Young Age
3/5/2019 50 "Not My Poodle, I Swear" Innateness & Influence Fellows Zoom TBD
Media Representations of the LGBTQ Community
Family and Parent Exepectations, Responses, and Reactions
The Spectrum of Sexuality Identity
Fluidity of Definitions And Norms Over Time
3/10/2019 51 "The Beauty of Ambiguity" Fluidity & Consistency Fellows Zoom TBD
Bisexuality, Pansexuality & Polyamory
Asexuality & Disinterest in Romance & Sex
Acceptance, Assimilation & Alienation
Self-Love and Societal Approval
3/12/2019 54 "Who Else Could I Ever Be?" Authenticity & Accomodation Fellows Zoom TBD/Kathy F. LeMay
Mainstreaming & The Quest for External Approval
Authenticity, Boldness & Liberation
Parent-Child Discussion About Gender Identity & Norms
3/17/2019 53 "Across the Gen(d)erations" Tradition & Change Fellows & Parents In-Person Danny/Mentors
Changing Gender Roles and Ideals Across the Generations
Trans Identity, Rights, and Controversy
3/19/2019 52 "Potty Politics" Rights & Protections House Zoom or In-Person Mentor
Biology, Hormones, and The Mind
STAGE VI: RACE, ETHNICITY & THE COLOR LINE
Tools & Values:
13
Stage Co-Leadership:
Mission:
3/24/2019 55 "The Mismeasure of Man" Racial Origins & Classifications Fellows Zoom Danny
3/31/2019 56 "Let America Be America Again" Oppression & Progress Fellows Zoom Danny
4/2/2019 57 "The New Jim Crow" Disenfrachisement & Dehumanization Fellows Zoom TBD
4/7/2019 58 "We Can't Breathe" Subjugation & Occupation Fellows Zoom TBD
4/9/2019 59 "The Debt That Remains Unpaid" Ownership & Appropriation Fellows Zoom TBD
4/14/2019 60 "Not Your Sidekick" Mockery & Marginalization Fellows Zoom TBD
FLEX MAKEUP
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4/21/2019 63 Good to Be Bad Otherness & Belonging Fellows Zoom TBD
4/23/2019 64 "The Skin We're In" Colonialism & Colorism Fellows Zoom TBD
4/28/2019 61 "The Race" Fairness & Equity Fellows & UAT3 Alumni In-Person Danny
4/30/2019 62 "The Two of Diamonds" Reparation & Reconciliation Fellows In-Person Danny
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Special Guest(s) in Stage
STAGE VII: AWARENESS, ACCOUNTABILITY & AGENCY
Tools & Values:
8
Stage Co-Leadership:
Mission:
5/5/2019 65 "Capstone Check-In and Reflection I" Activism & Organizing Fellows, Small Groups Zoom Danny/Mentors
5/7/2019 66 "Capstone Check-In and Reflection II" Activism & Organizing Fellows, Small Groups Zoom Danny/Mentors
5/12/2019 67 "Capstone Check-In and Reflection III" Activism & Organizing Fellows, Small Groups Zoom Danny/Mentors
5/14/2019 68 "Capstone Check-In and Reflection IV" Activism & Organizing Fellows, Small Groups Zoom Danny/Mentors
5/19/2019 69 Heavy Lies the Crown Conviction & Compromise Fellows Zoom TBD
5/21/2019 70 The Quickest Route to Misery Trauma Stewardship & Self-Care Fellows & All UAT Alumni Zoom TBD
5/29/2019 71 "This I Will Achieve" Hope & Persistence Fellows Zoom Danny
6/4/2019 72 "Expo/Commencement '18" Recognition & Celebration Community In-Person Danny
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