Events for Students

CitiZINE Project Presents: Inauguration Day

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Citizine Project - Inauguration Day Event - Social Media Graphic-01Now more than ever before the United States of America is divided.  With the installation of our new President, emotions are running high for some, low for many, and indifferent for others.  Nonetheless, we have to move forward…TOGETHER with compassion and civility at the forefront of our minds.

Discover new, positive ways of thinking about the world we live in today and recognize and learn strategies to cope with varying ideological perspectives by attending this event.  The inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States will be televised.

Friday, January 20, 2017
University of Central Arkansas
Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center – 111/113
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Panel Topics:

  • The Impact of the Election on Civic Engagement
  • The Historical Context of Inaugurations
  • When the “Popular Vote” wasn’t very popular: Five Historical Elections
  • The Peaceful Transition of Power
  • Political Rhetoric and Presidential Inaugurations
  • Compassion and Civility and how to achieve it in today’s society

Benefits of Attending:

  • Find ways to actively engage in the community
  • Express yourself artistically with Zine making
  • Connect with local nonprofit agencies and learn ways to serve the community

UCA Students will receive one (1) service hour by attending this event.
Bring your UCA Student ID to be swiped at the door!

This is event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served; bring your own lunch if you plan to stay for the entire event.

Learn more at https://uca.edu/outreach/citizine/