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We invite you to strengthen your civic leadership and interpersonal skills and join the Nashman Center at our Civic Leadership Dialogues!
Civic Leadership Dialogues consist of workshops, informational sessions, and casual dialogues on various topics including active citizenship, advocacy, leadership, diversity, equity, and other related topics. We focus on the overarching theme of inclusive excellence.
Three to four sessions will be offered each semester.
September
Active Citizenship
Wednesday, September 4th, 2019
3pm-4pm in District House B114
Amy Cohen, Executive Director, Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service
What is your role in the community? What is citizenship? In this session students will discuss democracy, citizenship and leadership.
October
Social Innovation: Storytelling 101
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
6pm-7:30pm in Gelman Library 702
Dania Castro, Program Manager, Service and Social Innovation
Storytelling is a powerful tool that spreads good ideas and inspires us to take action. Come learn how to create your story in a way that draws attention and engages the hearts and minds of your audience.
November
Media and News Literacy
Monday, November 18th, 2019
6:30pm-7:30pm Multicultural Student Services Center Room 201
Dr. Imani Cheers, Associate Professor, School of Media and Public Affairs
Fake news, distraction politics, and viral videos. Join us as we discuss and breakdown tools to safely and productively engage with media.
December
To Hell With Good Intentions
Monday, December 2nd, 2019
6pm-7pm in District House B207
Dr. Wendy Wagner, Director, Community Engaged Scholarship
Is volunteerism a bad thing? Join us as we discuss Ivan Illich's address to the 1968 Conference on InterAmerican Student Projects, To Hell with Good Intentions.
January
Leadership for Social Change
Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
3pm-4pm in District House B114
Dr. Wendy Wagner, Program Manager, Community-Engaged Scholarship
As part of King Week, we invite you to join us as we discuss the "7 C's" of leadership development for social change and how to apply them.
February
Social Innovation: Relationship Building and Community Engagement
Wednesday, February 5th, 2020
6pm-7pm in District House B114
Dania Castro, Program Manager, Service and Social Innovation
Learning, researching and empathizing with your community is an important process as an innovator. This session will allow attendees to discuss how Asset Based Community Development and Community Asset Mapping assists in the process of building mutually beneficial relationships with the community. Attendees will also discuss the key elements to building lasting relationships with team members, community partners and other stakeholders.
March
National Service (Canceled Due to University Closure)
Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
7pm-8pm in District House B207
Charity Eddleman, Program Manager, School and Community Partnerships
Join us as we discuss what it means to serve and lead with your community through the lens of national service programs.
Arts Based Advocacy (Canceled Due to University Closure)
Tuesday, March 24th, 2020
7pm-8pm in District House B207
Aselin Lands, Director, ArtReachGW
Join us as we discuss how to lead and advocate for social change through art.