Party at the Polls
Stop by our Party at the Polls at any point on Election Day! We will be outside the Athletic Complex polling place with snacks, games and a big photo booth.
National Voter Registration Week
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 25, but we are expanding it to a whole week here at WashU. Voter registration drives will be available in the DUC, BD, Village, Olin Library, Law School, and Medical Campus at various points during the week. We will have information on registe...
Engage Democracy: Why You? Why Now?
Join us for a critical discussion about the state of our democracy at local, state, and national levels. Rising above partisan politics, panelists will provide context and opportunities for students to take action in the movement toward a thriving democracy through voting, organizing, protest, ad...
North Korea and Nuclear Weapons Discussion
Join Jonathan D. Pollack from the Brookings Institution for a discussion on North Korea and nuclear weapons from 6 to 7:30pm on Thursday, September 14, in Umrath Lounge. This is part of a semester-long series put on by CCHP, a department of history co-curricular initiative featuring speaker serie...
Alumnus Reflects on Path to Citizen-Activism
Alumnus Steve Frappier (MLA in ’06, concentration in American culture studies; BA in ’00, Russian and art history & archaeology) reflected on his background and developing role as citizen-activist at a Gephardt Institute brunch for graduating students dedicated to civic and community engageme...
A Look Ahead for Civic Scholars Program Graduates
The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement recently honored senior Civic Scholars during a special graduation toast. Over the past two years, the Civic Scholars Class of 2017 completed four semesters of academic course work, received multiple levels of mentorship, and developed sub...
Introducing the Civic Scholars Class of 2019
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 ...
Symposium Recap: American Democracy and the Rise of Donald Trump
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...
Civic Engagement Fund Grantees Tackle Sustainability, Communication, Food Security and More
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...
Work with Northwestern’s Civic Education Project
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...