Dr. Barth spent much of his time at Hendrix as the director of civic engagement projects, where he worked closely with students on engaged learning experiences and connecting classroom theory to real-world politics.
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The Institute has been awarded a $600,000 subgrant through its programmatic partnership with the University of the Ozarks’ Town Square Collaborative, which is dedicated to supporting rural communities, congregations, and their leaders.
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This one-day gathering brought together representatives from two- and four-year colleges to connect, share, and strategize around one central question: How can we deepen civic engagement on our campuses in ways that matter to students?
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We’re once again celebrating the civic season with a fresh round of recommended reads, all handpicked by Arkansas leaders. This year’s titles were chosen to be nonpartisan, aimed at deepening our understanding of American democracy and avenues for civic engagement.
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Typically, Walks with the Governor is available to organizations and Institute guests who specifically request the workshop during their stay, but it is now available to the public. To celebrate our 20th anniversary, anyone can attend a Walks with the Governor workshop — just RSVP!
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‘Tis the civic season, and we’re excited to showcase six books specifically chosen for Arkansas youth by our Civic Arkansas partner, Peyton Bolling! This year’s Youth Democracy Reading Challenge is divided into age groups ranging from elementary to high school students. Each listing includes a note from Peyton, a synopsis, and links to purchase the…
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“It’s been a wonderful experience for me, and I’m very grateful for it,” Dr. Richards shared. “The chance to work with Janet, Shana, Carder, James, and Payton over the years — and the entire Institute team — has been extremely rewarding. Janet is an exemplary public servant, and I admire her tremendously. I’ve learned a lot from her example and from all of the Institute personnel.”
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