The Civic Scholars Program, comprising four semesters of academic course work, combines self-exploration, peer relationship building, and experiential education to lead students to a deeper understanding of themselves and their roles as civic agents. Sophomores are selected through a competitive ...
The political rise of Donald Trump, and his ascendancy into the presidency, represents one of the most surprising and contentious events in American history. Civic education and engagement are increasingly critical as individuals and communities consider their role in the democratic process. On M...
The Gephardt Institute is advancing a bold vision to enhance a civic culture at Washington University, and the Civic Engagement Fund is a critical tool that supports members of the WashU campus community who seek to strengthen the social fabric of our communities. In the 2015-16 academic year, th...
The Civic Education Project (CEP) hires passionate, dedicated educators to work with highly motivated middle and high school students to explore our nation’s most pressing social issues and ways students can take action. Positions are available throughout the school year and summer at sites...
The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement seeks students who are community-committed to apply for the prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship. Chancellor Wrighton will ultimately nominate one student on behalf of WashU for a fellowship term the following academic year. The Newman Civi...
This is a peace rally organized by members of the Washington University and St. Louis University communities. The results of the 2016 election do not have to define us as a community and as citizens. Let’s unite together to peacefully show our love and support of each other, to tell our com...
Come together as a Wash U community to look towards what our new reality will be, and how to uphold values of inclusivity. The community rallies. Come gather with us in Brookings Quad tomorrow at 4:30pm. Come with signs of peace. Learn more.
Election Day is fast approaching. The Gephardt Institute encourages you to have a plan. Make sure you: Know what’s on the ballot! Visit Vote 411 for a guide. You can’t look at your phone in the polling place so use scrap paper for notes. Know where your polling place is! Go to the Missouri Secret...
Learn about senior Civic Scholars projects, PechaKucha style*! RSVP here. Monday, November 7, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. DUC 234 Students Presenting: Neena Wang: Urban Landscape Research in NYC Yaala Muller: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Conflict Resolution Norah Rast: Refugee and Immigra...
The Gephardt Institute and WashU Votes will be tabling this Friday, September 16, outside of the DUC in the Edison Courtyard at Table #8 and inside the DUC at table #5 to share information about the Constitution in celebration of Constitution Day.
