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Civic Engagement Fund: Recent Grant Recipients
The Gephardt Institute's Civic Engagement Fund supports WashU students, faculty, and staff working to strengthen the fabric of their communities. Grantees collaborate with community partners to develop initiatives and Community-Engaged Courses that catalyze positive change. The deadline for Spring 2019 applications for Grants for St. Louis Projects and Small Change Grants is Friday, March 8, and the extended deadline for Course Development Grants […]
The Gephardt Institute Welcomes New Staff Members
The Gephardt Institute is pleased to welcome Shruti Desai, Colleen Smyth, and Elizabeth Salley to the team of dedicated staff members. These three professionals demonstrate a depth of commitment to their communities and to the work of civic engagement. Shruti Desai, Ed. D., Associate Director and Chief of Staff, leads the day-to-day operations of the Gephardt […]
Civic Scholars Program Alumni Coach and Mentor Current Scholars
The Civic Scholars Program (2020 cohort pictured above) develops future civic leaders through academic study, discussion, practical application, and mentorship. The mentorship component of the program provides students meaningful connections with staff members, program supporters, and alumni. The connection between Civic Scholars and recent alumni is one the program's leaders recognized as essential. As Civic Scholars […]
The Hate U Give: EyeSeeMe Partners with Hawthorn InvestiGirls
"What's the point of having a voice," Starr Carter asks, "if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?" Starr is the protagonist of Angie Thomas's stunning young adult novel, The Hate U Give. The book approaches real-world issues such as racism, police violence, injustice, and inequity from the perspective of a 16-year-old Black […]
Engage Democracy Workshops Educate and Equip Participants to Act
How does our democracy really work? How are individuals and communities affected by local policies? What can I do to stay engaged post-election season? When it comes to politics, where do I even begin? These are only a few of the major questions that Engage Democracy Workshops attempt to address. Designed to be nonpartisan, ideologically inclusive, […]