A kickoff event discussing the importance of civic participation and civic dialogue is planned for Tuesday Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. in Sever 113.
Panel discussions on "Rape and Sexual Assault at Harvard," "Self-Segregation at Harvard," and "Where does God fit in at Harvard?" will be held on Nov. 29.
Driskell's initiative has not been without controversy. Kirkland representative Adam M. Johnson '02 and council treasurer Justin A. Barkley '02 voted against a bill that allocated $100 for event publicity.
"I don't think it's worth $100," Johnson said at the time. "There's plenty of dialogue on campus already. There's other things we should be spending our time and money on."
Smith dismisses any concerns that the council does not wholeheartedly support the upcoming dialogue.
"Everything that goes up in the council is debated fiercely, but if it's something worthwhile, it goes through in the end," Smith said. "["Days of Dialogue"] was overwhelmingly approved."