AOCI Newsletter
The Garden
Uniquely Connected & Thriving Together in the Dietrich College
Volume 12 - Spring 2026
In This Issue: Student Spotlights聽鈥� Sam Curry on the trust building power of open communication; Mo Fahad on storytelling as a bridge between people; and Evans Toviave on the value of learning across boarders; Faculty Spotlights聽鈥斅燘ill Marcellino on teaching trust in the age of AI; Ed Simon on the connective power of literature; and Daniel Silverman on building trust through research and dialogue; Profile of Provost Jim Garrett; Op-Eds by Amanawit Assefa and Dani Moreno on the importance building trust through transparency and staying informed in turbulent times; Course Spotlight聽鈥� Purposeful Negotiation; AOCI events for spring 2026.