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2025 Conference on Civic Studies & Democracy hosted by the Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) and the School of Art.
- Theme: Character, Aesthetics, and Community
- Dates: September 25–27, 2025
- Location: Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
- Cost: Free (registration encouraged).
Please attend in order to:
- Learn from recognized voices in civic education, arts advocacy, and community leadership.
- Participate in hands-on workshops and engaging panel discussions.
- Leave with practical strategies to integrate civic and character education into courses, programs, and organizations.
- Network across education, arts, nonprofit, and public service sectors.
- Learn from presenters from across Ball State, alongside regional and national contributors.
Keynote & Signature Event
- Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy & Arts Advocacy
- Keynote Speaker: Michael Greer, President & CEO, ArtsFund
- When: Thursday, Sept. 25 (evening)
Schedule at a Glance (full program coming soon)
- Thu, Sept. 25 | 5:00–7:30 PM — Opening Reception & Keynote
- Fri, Sept. 26 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM — Workshops & Concurrent Sessions (Student Center)
- Sat, Sept. 27 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM — Final Panels & Community Engagement Sessions
For Faculty & Students: This event if ideal for course tie-ins, extra credit, reflection assignments, and co-curricular engagement in education, political science, sociology, communication studies, art, public administration, and related fields.
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