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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 
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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

Programs