Project Pericles, Inc.
Project Title
For a national conference to engage college students in civic life
Date
Mar. 02, 2017
Duration
6 months
Description
Project Pericles encourages and facilitates commitments by colleges and universities to include social responsibility and participatory citizenship as essential elements of their educational programs. Founded in 2001 by philanthropist Eugene M. Lang, Project Pericles works directly with its member institutions, called Pericleans, as they individually and collaboratively develop model civic engagement programs in their classrooms, on their campuses, and in their communities. With Corporation support, Project Pericles will host the Debating for Democracy National Conference. At the conference, student leaders from Periclean campuses across the country are joined by college presidents, faculty, members of the media, and foundation, government, and community leaders to participate in a series of panels and workshops with leading experts. The conference is designed to provide students with concrete steps they can take to move their issues forward. Student delegates are encouraged and expected to return to their campuses to advance civic and political engagement among their classmates.
Website
Project Title
For general support
Date
Jun. 04, 2015
Duration
6 months