The Longest Table, a civic dialogue event featuring (you guessed it) a long table and guided discussion, has taken place in communities across the US.

This year, WashU will host its second annual Longest Table event to kick off the election season and Gephardt Institute’s weekly civic dialogue and learning events, Civic Cafe. Our theme will be “Finding Connection Through Divided Times.”

Join us for a dinner and meaningful conversation at The Longest Table! Create new community connections and engage with others around themes like:

• Making meaning of this political moment
• Hopes and fears for campus culture and climate
• Connecting to others during divided and contentious times

The Longest Table brings together people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and interests not just to share a meal but to envision ideas for social change and build relationships that support working towards a shared vision. Attendees will join a table, and Gephardt Institute staff and our campus partners will serve as dialogue facilitators to create an intentional, supportive, and creative space. We recommend sitting with people you don’t already know for the best experience. Our meal will be catered by The Vine Café and Market, a local Mediterranean eatery on South Grand.

Advanced registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome too!

Rain Location: Holmes Lounge

We are grateful to our event partners, the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, Dialogue Across Difference – Center for Diversity and Inclusion, and the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy.

Read the related press release.