Programs & Events

Build your civic skills through experiential courses on philanthropy, running for public office and influencing public policy.

Apply for a year-long artistic residency exploring the intersections of art and democracy.

Connect with WashU alumni who weave civic and community engagement into their careers.

Tap into a range of civic learning and engagement opportunities through this weeklong annual initiative that can get you started or help you progress on your civic journey.

Share a meal, dialogue, and learning with community and campus experts on key civic issues and skills — join us weekly.

Engage in an in-depth two-year curriculum and Civic Summer to hone your passion and develop your skills for civic leadership. Apply as a sophomore for your junior and seniors years.

Get excited to make your impact on our democracy and join one of our election events this year, or share your passion for voter engagement and propose your own event.

Drop by this pop-up event for a snack and casual, yet insightful, conversations on big civic questions.

Nominate someone you admire who exemplifies a character of service and engagement with the St. Louis region, and be inspired by the stories of past honorees.

Support the institute’s initiatives through paid internships and graduate assistantships while sharpening your professional skills and building your civic leadership and career experience.

Find out what makes St. Louis such a dynamic and special place, by engaging with neighborhoods, communities, and neighbors who call St. Louis home.

Engage with St. Louis through a six-month experiential curriculum and summer internship to build your civic leadership skills and advance our region.

Apply for the funding you need to further your community partnership projects and engage with St. Louis.

Bring your passion for democracy to WashU Votes and Grad/Professional Students Vote, our boots-on-the-ground campus voter engagement teams.