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Democracy 101: A Series of Critical Conversations
This series of co-curricular lectures, panel discussions and workshops focuses on the idea and practice of democracy.
We welcome faculty, staff, students and community partners to present. Possible topics may include: student activism, how to run for office, the history of social movements, democratic values, the idea of commons, student civic development, the role of media in a democracy, how to organize for social change, and more!
LIB 100/201 approved and pizza will be provided.
Check out some of our events from Fall 2019!
Panelists from our youth political engagement panel discussion pose for a picture after their session.
Students listen in on an important panel discussion on PFAS in Michigan.
Relando Thompkins-Jones joined a panel of GVSU faculty and staff to speak to a group of students about the importance of free speech and inclusion.
In an interactive session on media literacy, Mindy Holohan joined GVSU student Jane Johnston and GVSU Librarian Elizabeth Psyck in sharing skills and lessons on the topic.
At 'Elect Her,' students and local officials gathered to talk about strategies for young women in leadership positions.
Fall 2020 Schedule
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Date: |
Topic: |
Location: |
Time: |
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September 16 |
1920-2020: Women's Voting Rights |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
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September 23 |
How to keep up with the Media |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
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September 30 |
Student Senate Panel |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
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October 7 |
Mental Health and Politics |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
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October 14 |
Issues and Proposals on the Ballot |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
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October 21 |
First Time Voter's Seminar |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
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October 28 |
How to Vote on Tuesday |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
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November 4 |
Election Day Debrief Part 1: What happened? |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
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November 11 |
Election Day Debrief Part 2: Where do we go from here? |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
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November 18 |
Election Day Debrief Part 3: Putting your plan into action? |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
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December 2 |
Civil Dialogue |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
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December 9 |
A Reflection on Democracy |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room or Virtual TBD |
6-8 p.m. |
Have anything you want us to add to this list? Email it to us at service@gvsu.edu
Have an Idea for a Democracy 101 Event?
Do you have a question about democracy, civic life or student democratic participation that you would like to explore?
Are you interested in presenting or facilitating a workshop or a conversation about a current public issue?
Do you have an idea or a project that promotes civic life and democratic participation that you would like to share?
If so, please submit your idea here!
Check out some videos from past DEM 101 events!
Didn't make it? Don't worry - you can still dive in to Democracy 101 by watching the videos below!
The Mythology of the American Dream
Democracy and the American Dream
Student Media and Democratic Engagement
Why Democracy Needs the News
Human Rights and the Promise of Democracy
Media Literacy and You
PFAS in Michigan
Educating Toward Direct Democracy
Hitler's Rise to Power