2025 Conference on Civic Studies & Democracy
- September 25–27, 2025
- L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom
Ball State faculty and staff are invited to join this three-day campus-wide event exploring how character, aesthetics, and community shape civic life. The conference brings together national speakers, scholars, artists, and community leaders for dialogue at the intersection of education, democracy, and the arts.
See the full program here.
Why You Should Attend:
- Engage with National Voices: Keynotes and panels on civic renewal, public art, and democracy in practice.
- Support Colleagues: Show up for Ball State faculty led sessions and our community partners who share their work.
- Interdisciplinary Connections: Opportunities to network with colleagues across colleges, local leaders, and national organizations.
- Model Civic Engagement: Encourage your students to attend by being part of the conversation yourself.
Free Lunch Provided (Fri & Sat)
No pre-registration required. Faculty are encouraged to attend sessions throughout the event and bring their students to highlight civic engagement in action