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UD public forums bring diverse POVs to Dayton residents

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Over at the Roger Glass Center at the University of Dayton, residents have a chance to listen to NATO delegates through a series of public forums. The first panel part of the 'Dayton Dialogue: Conversations about Peace and Security in the Balkans' series kicked off Thursday, bringing NATO delegates from different countries into conversation with Dayton residents and visitors. LIST: Public invited to forums during NATO Assembly During Thursday's first forum, panelists discussed different aspects of NATO achieving peace, while also talking about world issues, like the economy and the Russia-Ukraine war. The panel itself was open to the public, allowing residents of the Miami Valley a front row seat to the world stage, educating themselves of the different international perspectives that come with panels such as this. 'It's interesting to hear the unity that they're trying to achieve, which is reassuring to me,' said Jesse Parete, a Vandalia resident. One local resident said having access to these national topics in their own backyard is special. 'I think it's really awesome seeing something like this happen in the city of Dayton,' said Christian Reynolds, a Dayton resident. 'You know, the city has difficulties and struggles, but bringing something like this together with a lot of eyes, really bringing Dayton back to the limelight, that's awesome.' Can't make it? NATO public panels to be livestreamed People from outside the U.S. who came to the panel stressed the importance of residents attending events like this. 'It's important that we see a public coming here from Dayton and other places to hear what really NATO does. And how much it means for the American people, and how much it means for us in Europe to get the Americans support so that we jointly tackle the challenges that we have in the world today,' said Sejfudin Hodzic, Bosnia and Herzegovina parliamentary member. Panels will be happening throughout the weekend at UD's Roger Glass Center. Tickets are free but limited. Click here for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.