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Conversation Groups
Connecting Voices, Celebrating Differences, and Inspiring Discovery
The Global Conversation Program at Pace brings together Conversation Cafés, Conversation Groups, Facilitator Training and Pace Mosaic programs to create inclusive spaces where dialogue, culture and connection thrive. We are a collaborative team of students, staff, and faculty who design events and build community where every voice contributes to a shared global community. Everyone is invited to join!
You can also earn several Badges for Your LinkedIn profile through participating in our programs. See buttons to our signup forms and the official badge website below:
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Global Conversation Groups
Our Global Conversation Groups (CGs) are designed for international students, yet open to everyone. They give students a relaxed social environment in which to connect with fellow students at Pace while also developing conversation skills. The groups are creative, fun and make use of members’ interests (music, art, business, fashion, world affairs and more) as we build community together. We support people to bring all that they have (e.g. interests, concerns, dreams, how they’d like to grow, what is challenging, etc.) to create different kinds of conversations.
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Benefits of Participating
- Communication and team-building skills for the multicultural and multilingual workplace
- How to respectfully and effectively interact and build relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse community members – essential for today’s globalized world
- Interviewing and presentation skills for jobs, internships, etc.
- Develop confidence, self-awareness, and both cultural and emotional intelligence; connect with friends to form deep relationships.
- Opportunities to train as a Conversation Group Facilitator
- Participating in CGs can be used to satisfy Civic Engagement and/or Volunteer Hour components of certain classes.
Global Conversation Facilitator Training Program
If you're globally minded and would like to develop as an Global Conversation Facilitator, International Academic Support is offering an apprenticeship program for anybody who might be interested. This fast-track training program, will provide the skills and opportunities listed below:
Benefits of Participating
- Leading and/or co-leading Conversation Group sessions
- Sharpening your leadership, public speaking and team-building skills which are useful in all areas of work
- Ways to respectfully interact and build relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse community members
- Building community in a global age
If you're interested and would like to apply, click the 'Become a CG Facilitator' button above. Upon receiving your application, an interview with the coordinator of the program, Gwen Lowenheim, will be set up. If you have questions, email Gwen Lowenheim.
Conversation Cafes
Conversation Cafés (CCs) are structured, facilitated gatherings that create space for open dialogue and discovery around complex topics which explore ways to build community in a global age. Participants are invited to share, listen, or simply be present as we practice curiosity, the art of listening, and quiet courage—building community across differences while learning tools to imagine and create new possibilities together.
CCs can be virtual, in-person, or hybrid. A unique aspect of the Virtual CCs is that they provide opportunities for Pace students, faculty and staff to invite others from around the world to join in. Each CC has a particular theme and often includes invited speakers:
Sample Past Conversation Cafe Topics and Collaborations
- Voices for Change Workshop at Virtual Performing the World Conference | November, 2025
- Building Community With Differences Workshop at Improvscience Freedom Festival | June 2025
- Creating Community With Differences In-Person Panel Discussion with Catalyst Now: Social Innovation House – and U.N. General Assembly | September 2025
- Cool Tools for Hot Topics: How to Dive Into Tough & Transformative Conversations Hybrid Workshop with co-presenter Don Waisanen, author of Improv for Democracy - How to Bridge Differences and Develop the Communication and Leadership Skills Our World Needs | October 2024
Pace Mosaic
The Pace Mosaic is a collaborative cohort of students, staff, and faculty dedicated to designing programs and experiences for the Pace Community and beyond. We are all builders who foster inclusive community, spark meaningful dialogue across difference, and empower participants to shape culture together. If you would like to learn more or to join, contact glowenheim@pace.edu.