Public Intellectuals: Exploring the Link Between Active Citizenship and Academic Knowledge

What does civic engagement mean to a graduate student at Northwestern University? Volunteering, voting and occasionally venting (either online or in person) all come to mind. A harder question is: How can Northwestern University strengthen that engagement, making it both more intelligent and effective? The new Center for Civic Engagement offers discussion and debate on the topic, designed to enhance the quality of that engagement for our graduate students now and as they go on to pursue their careers. These workshops, lectures and forums are designed by and for graduate students with the goal of continuing the dialogue for several years to come.

For a list of events, please visit the NU Directions Calendar or the Center for Civic Engagement Web site.