Awakening Democracy: The Catalytic Role of Higher Ed

In a time of profound civic challenges, can higher education be a catalyst for a democratic awakening? Harry Boyte, Senior Scholar in Public Work Philosophy, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, Augsburg University, will share evidence that it can be, including pioneering initiatives at UMBC and other institutions that are demonstrating the viability of a politics of public work that bridges divides and develops civic agency. Boyte also will discuss his new book Awakening Democracy Through Public Work: Pedagogies of Empowerment.

 

Reception and book signing to follow.

 

This event takes place on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 4 – 5:30 pm on the 7^th Floor of the Albin O. Kuhn Library. 

 

For further information or to sign up:  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/csss/events/66028

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