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SUMMARY:Unplugged Conversations
LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library 71 North Partnership Studio\, 217 Norma
 l Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115
DESCRIPTION:Step away from screens and rediscover the art of conversation.
  Join us for Unplugged Conversations at 71 North Partnership Studio a wee
 kly\, community-style meetup where we put technology aside and connect th
 rough dialogue.\n\nThursdays | ● 3:00-4:00 pm | 71 North Partnership Stud
 io Open to all students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members.\n\nEac
 h session invites us to slow down\, listen deeply\, and explore ideas tog
 ether in an open\, welcoming circle. No phones. No laptops. Just people\,
  presence\, and meaningful exchange.\n\nCome as you are. Leave refreshed\
 , inspired\, and connected.\n\nWeekly Flow (50 min)\n\nArrival & Device R
 est (5 min)\n\nPhones/devices power off\, put away.Participants settle in
 .Welcome & Theme (5 min)\n\nHost introduces the theme with a short story\
 , quote\, or grounding question.Conversations (30 min)\n\nRound 1 (Pairs/
 Small Groups\, 15 min): Starter prompts to warm up.Round 2 (Open Circle\,
  15 min): Sharing stories\, reflections\, or insights together.Closing Re
 flection (10 min)\n\n“One word takeaway\,” journaling\, or a closing ques
 tion.Participants reclaim devices with intention.Sample Discussion Topics
 \n\nPresence – 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 curio
 us about right now?Resilience – A challenge you grew stronger through.Fri
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