Learn to moderate deliberative discussions on important, but controversial, policy issues. National Issue Forums is offering an online workshop for new and experienced moderators on Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST This workshop will serve as an introduction for new moderators and as a refresher and deeper dive for those… Read more »
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Earn up to six college credits to educate & mobilize student voters!
It’s not too late to join our civic learning & democratic engagement team! EARN UP TO SIX COLLEGE CREDITS TO EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE STUDENT VOTERS! No textbooks required. No extra course/lab fees. No previous experience necessary. Excellent networking opportunity. Learn ‘on the job” while increasing your Civic IQ. Work with national experts/leaders in the voter… Read more »
Earn up to six college credits to educate & mobilize student voters!
EARN UP TO SIX COLLEGE CREDITS TO EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE STUDENT VOTERS! No textbooks required. No extra course/lab fees. No previous experience necessary. Excellent networking opportunity. Learn ‘on the job” while increasing your Civic IQ. Great addition to your resume! Future opportunities for paid employment with IUSB’s American Democracy Project. POLS-Y200: CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL TOPICS: IUSB… Read more »
Governor’s Fellowship for SU21, FA21, SP22 grads (Paid, Fulltime)
ATTENTION college seniors and graduates who either received their bachelor’s degree beginning in summer or fall of 2021 or in spring of 2022. Here’s a full-time paid fellowship opportunity with to network with political leaders and learn about state government: Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today applications will be accepted through January 28, 2022,… Read more »
National Constitution Day Virtual Event Hosted by ADP & NYTimes
Join students across the country at 1:00 P.M. (EST) on Friday, September 17th for this (virtual) Constitution Day event. Designed to reach across differences, this hour-long event creates a space for open discussion of the U.S. Constitution. This national, facilitated dialogue on September 17 is based on the fundamental value of the pursuit of knowledge… Read more »
ADP Educational Tech Showcase (Aug. 3)
Before you finalize your syllabi, let’s chat about tech that can engage students more fully in your online, hybrid, and in-person courses. Join us for the ADP Educational Tech Showcase on August 3rd from 2-3pm ET. Elizabeth Bennion, Sandy Pope, and Bekah Selby discuss and evaluate technology in the in-person/hybrid/online classroom. Pick up some tech… Read more »
National Issues Forum: Election Reform
Students, faculty, staff, classes, and community members are invited to attend! National Issues Forum: Election Reform: Thursday, April 15th, 2:30 – 3:45 PM Zoom URL: https://iu.zoom.us/j/87828601120 Description: Anyone is welcome to come, participate, and share their thoughts on the subject matter. The event will be centered around policy options concerning electoral reform according to the… Read more »
National Issues Forum on Immigration (Pick One!)
National Issues Forum: Immigration: Thursday, March 25th, 2:30 – 3:45 PM Zoom URL: https://iu.zoom.us/j/87516902068 Description: The event will be centered around policy options concerning immigration according to the National Issue Forum, a nonpartisan organization which provides nonpartisan materials to aid in deliberation over polarizing political issues. Everyone is welcome to participate, listen, learn, and share… Read more »
Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship Program
Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship Program For college students with a minimum of one year of undergraduate education (all fields). Students: Consider applying. Faculty/staff: Inform eligible students. Every summer, the Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD) administers the Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship program. This internship program was created in 1989 to introduce bright and motivated… Read more »
The Attack on the Capitol & the Future of American Democracy
Join a conversation about the attack on the capital, the transition of power, and the future of U.S. Democracy featuring expert panelists from IU South Bend, including political science professors Carlos Lisoni, Steven Gerenscer, and Jamie Smith, along with Civil Rights Heritage Center Director Darryl Heller, for a series of remarks followed by Q&A. Friday,… Read more »