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Research-Based Strategies for Fostering Constructive Dialogue
Join the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)’s American Democracy Project (ADP) and the Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) for an in-depth discussion on strategies for fostering constructive dialogue in classrooms and across campuses. Researchers from CDI will share recent research on the impact of constructive dialogue and discuss specific instructional strategies for facilitating dialogue in…
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Bridging Divides & Strengthening Democracy: From Science to Practice
Rising political divisions and democratic backsliding pose critical threats to societal stability and well-being. What are the most effective ways to reduce anti-democratic attitudes, support for political violence, and partisan animosity? Can social science research point us towards promising interventions? The Strengthening Democracy Challenge set out to answer these questions. Join us to learn what…
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All Vote No Play Engaged Athlete All-Star Meeting
The Engaged Athlete All-Star Meeting was created by student-athletes for student-athletes.
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The Constitution Explained Virtual Launch Event
Join constitutional scholar and author Linda R. Monk; Julie Silverbrook, Senior Director of Partnerships and Constitutional Scholar in Residence at iCivics; and Christopher R. Riano, President of the Center for Civic Education, for this introduction to “The Constitution Explained,” an extensive and engaging new series of brief, 2- to 3-minute videos explaining key concepts of…
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Improving Illinois Town Hall – Peoria
Why do new maps matter to me? Elected officials in Chicago and statewide reshape their districts every decade—but they prioritize their political careers instead of us and our communities of interest! These maps dictate policy and the flow of power and money in our city. Let’s talk about how communities can organize to make change happen. We, the people,…
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Up to Us Fall Campus Competition – Apps open 8/9-9/16
Application Period is Aug 8 – Sept 16. Program starts at the end of Sept. Since 2012, more than 470,000 students have engaged in the Up to Us Campus Competition (https://www.itsuptous.org/get-involved/campus-competition). We want to empower students to be a part of the next-generation leaders at the forefront creating meaningful impact in your community by joining our…
