Unbound: Harm Reduction is the inaugural event for the Unbound dialogue series hosted by Tutt Library where campus community can engage in good faith inquiry and conversation around shared topics of interest. The event will feature presentations from the Colorado College Substance Use and Harm Reduction Club and Love Alive, a local nonprofit run by the administrators of a syringe access program in Colorado Springs (Access Point).
April 10, 2024 / Audience: Students, Staff, Faculty
Time: April 15th, 1:00 pm
Location: Experimental Classroom (Tutt 105) at Tutt Library
More about the featured organizations:
CC Substance Use and Harm Reduction Club is a student organization working in collaboration with the nonprofit Love Alive, which was created in response to increasing drug-related overdose deaths in El Paso County.
Love Alive is a community-based initiative rooted in community support, harm reduction, and the belief that all people deserve to live happy, healthy, and autonomous lives.
What is Unbound? Unbound is a library led initiative to create space for community-based dialogue. We want to make space for learning, good questions, and sustained dialogue on issues of community interest.
What is the format for these events?
Unbound events are primarily held in person at Tutt Library and will be flexible by design. They may take the form of panel discussions, presentations, film screenings, or small group discussions. We try to keep events about an hour long but may go longer depending on circumstances.
Who can propose an Unbound event?
Events may be suggested by anyone from the Colorado College communities. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to reach out to facilitators at Tutt Library to help create an event. We are prepared to help turn your ideas into a dialogue that fosters learning and curiosity.
Who can participate?
Events are open to the Colorado College Community, all are welcome. Tutt Library is committed to advancing Antiracism on the Colorado College campus and asks participants to consider the following ground rules as they engage with one another. Contact Carlos Duarte: cduarte@coloradocollege.
1. Listen actively — respect others when they are talking.
2. Speak from your own experience instead of generalizing (“I” instead of “they,” “we,” and “you”).
3. Do not be afraid to respectfully challenge one another by asking questions but refrain from personal attacks or devil’s advocate — focus on ideas.
4. Participate to the fullest of your ability — community growth depends on the inclusion of every individual voice.
5. Instead of invalidating somebody else’s story with your own spin on their experience, share your own story and experience.
6. goal is not to agree — it is to gain a deeper understanding.
7. Be conscious of body language and nonverbal responses — they can be as disrespectful as words.
Best,
Dustin Fife
College Librarian
