The Gephardt Institute is committed to supporting student learning, engagement, and leadership in civic life as we adapt to new challenges and approaches to community engagement during this global pandemic.
We offer consultation, reflection tools, and considerations for your community engagement, as well as ways to support those most impacted. We would be glad to hear from you about your questions, needs, and interests.
Connect With Us
Do you or your student group have a time-sensitive need? Are you looking for specific types
of resources or volunteer opportunities? We are here to help! Join us for virtual open hours, offered every Wednesday, 3-5 pm CST.
If you are not available during open hours, you can email Colleen Smyth, Student Engagement Coordinator, to schedule a Zoom consultation: colleen.smyth@wustl.edu
You can also submit an opportunity and explore a list of current opportunities.
Submissions are added on a weekly basis. View upcoming opportunities below.
Student Resources
- Community Engagement in Response to COVID-19: a brief reflection guide as you seek out ways to engage in relief efforts
- For Student Groups: an email to student group leaders outlining resources and requests for end of semester wrap-up with St. Louis community partners
#ThisCivicMoment
Share your perspective on COVID-19 and the civic implications of this moment as part of a new online series.
Engage Democracy Resources
- Census: The U.S. Census Bureau is proceeding as if students are still at their campus (either on- or off-campus) residences, NOT at whatever residence they’ve relocated to because of these closures. Learn how you can be counted.
- Voter Engagement: Learn how to register to vote, check your polling place, and learn more about the voting process.