Events & Programs
We hope you will join in these opportunities to learn about civic engagement, connect with fellow AU Eagles, and hear from experts about how we all play a critical role in a civic society based on dialogue, inquiry, and respect.
Perspectives on the Civic Life presidential speaker series
Fireside Chat with Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith America
Wednesday, September 18
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Katzen Arts Center
RSVP
Interfaith America has worked with governments, universities, private companies, and civic organizations to make faith a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division. Eboo served on President Obama’s Inaugural Faith Council and has authored multiple books, including We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 12
What's Next? A Backstage Pass to the West Wing
Sponsored by:
The Sine Institute
Corporatocracy: How to Protect Democracy from Dark Money and Corrupt Politicians
Part of the WCL Chapter of the American Constitution Society's Civic Engagement Fair
Monday, September 16 - Friday, September 20
Absentee Ballot Days in the Library
Sponsored by:
Bender Library
Staff available to help request absentee ballots and/or register to vote
Tuesday, September 17
What’s America Thinking: Young Voters of Today, Political Leaders of Tomorrow
Sponsored by:
The Sine Institute
Tuesday, October 8
Environmental Equity, Latino Communities, and Elections 2024
Sponsored by:
The Center for Environment, Community, and Equity (CECE)
Wednesday, October 16
The Life & Times of Liz Carpenter
Sponsored by:
The Women & Politics Institute
School of Public Affairs
School of Communication
Tuesday, October 22
Navigating Current Events During Election Season (Virtual)
Sponsored by:
The Center for Teaching, Research & Learning (CTRL)
Part of a workshop series for AU faculty.
Events Coming Soon
Tuesday, September 17
"Can the Constitution Unify Americans?" a Constitution Day Lecture with Yuval Levin, American Enterprise Institute
Thursday, October 17
Why Doesn’t Climate Change Draw More Attention in US Presidential Elections?
Co-sponsored by:
The Center for Environment, Community, and Equity (CECE)
The SPA Center for Environmental Policy
Monday, October 28
"What Should We Do? A Theory of Civic Life"
A Lincoln Scholars Lecture with Peter Levine, Tufts University