1:30 - 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2018
PSU 313
Volunteerism and civic engagement in a hectic and skeptic world
Volunteerism and civic engagement are central to maintaining unity in community. However, balancing work and family commitments has made civic engagement more challenging. In addition, tensions run high nationally surrounding many issues making people hesitant to get involved outside of their own circles. What are successful examples where communities are advanced by committed volunteers? How do citizens maintain their commitment to their communities in difficult times?
Presenters
Jim Harriger
Director of Sustainable Development
White River Community Development Corporation
Larry Peterson
Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity, Springfield, Missouri
Mike Stout
Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Science
Oklahoma State University
Kimberly Wagner
Chief of Staff to Chancellor
Purdue University