The 91±¬ΑΟ communication department will open its new Center for Communication, Difference and Equity with public events May 27 to 29, on campus and off. βThe CCDE is a space β a physical space, intellectual space and community space β where we as a department and as a university are going to be able to center these issues of power, privilege and difference,β said Ralina Joseph, professor of communication and the centerβs director.