Step away from screens and rediscover the art of conversation. Join us for Unplugged Conversations at 71 North Partnership Studio — a weekly, community‑style meetup where we put technology aside and connect through dialogue.
Weekly | 50 minutes | 71 North Partnership Studio
Open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Each session invites us to slow down, listen deeply, and explore ideas together in an open, welcoming circle. No phones. No laptops. Just people, presence, and meaningful exchange.
Come as you are. Leave refreshed, inspired, and connected.
Weekly Flow (50 min)
- Arrival & Device Rest (5 min)
• Phones/devices placed in a resting basket.
• Participants settle in. - Welcome & Theme (5 min)
• Host introduces the week’s theme with a short story, quote, or grounding question. - Conversations (30 min)
• Round 1 (Pairs/Small Groups, 15 min): Starter prompts to warm up.
• Round 2 (Open Circle, 15 min): Sharing stories, reflections, or insights together. - Closing Reflection (10 min)
• “One word takeaway,” journaling, or a closing question.
• Participants reclaim devices with intention.
Sample Discussion Topics
- Presence – What changes when we give full attention?
- Belonging – Where do you feel most at home?
- Turning Points – A moment that shaped your path.
- Listening – What does it feel like to be fully heard?
- Everyday Joy – What simple thing made you smile recently?
- Curiosity – What are you most curious about right now?
- Resilience – A challenge you grew stronger through.
- Friendship – What makes a relationship meaningful?
- Dreaming Forward – What do you hope for the future?
- Carrying It Forward – How do we keep unplugging daily?