The Social Justice Lecture Series Presents: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SPEAKER SERIES
This series of speakers will address the concepts of civic engagement and social justice. Speakers will present their experiences with civic engagement, address specific social justice topics, and/or teach skills to help the audience become more civically engaged. Audience members can attend one or all of the talks.
All talks are free and open to the public.
Social Justice and Civic Engagement: A Framework
A Life of Civic Engagement: Student Advocacy, Political Volunteering, Professional Service, and More!
September 27, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | CSU 201
Sophia Hoiseth, Community Engagement Specialist at MCC Refugee Services
The Importance of Community Engagement
October 11, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m | CSU 201
Karen Anderson, Assistant Director of Community Engagement, Minnesota State Mankato
The Role of Conversations in Effective Activism
October 18, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m | TC 82
Joaquin Warren, Activist, Minnesota State Mankato Theater Major
Social Justice Case Study: The Fight for Marriage Equality
THURSDAY, October 20, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m | CSU 253/254
Dr. Aaron Hoy, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Minnesota State Mankato
Engaging and Serving the Mankato Community
October 25, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m | CSU 201
Mohammed Alsadig, Executive Director, Mankato Area Diversity Council
Workshop: How to Write Letters to the Editor to Advocate for Your Cause
November 1, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m | CSU 201
Dr. Rachael Hanel, Associate Professor of Creative Writing, Minnesota State Mankato
This series is cosponsored by the Department of Sociology, the Community Engagement Office, and students in SOC 490/590 Workshop in Civic Engagement and Social Justice.
