The Dessert and Discussion series engages multiple constituencies of the Columbia University community in dialogue about issues pertaining to social inequality and social justice. The IRC’s intimate living room setting provides a wonderful space for faculty, students, administrators, staff and community members to explore topic areas rarely addressed in the classroom. This monthly series will feature and highlight the scholarly work of Columbia and Barnard professors as well as scholars and activists from surrounding communities. D & D’s promote learning outside of the classroom and allow students the opportunity to intellectually and personally benefit from interactions with university community members on multiple levels.