Realizing Bard’s mission as a private college operating in the public interest.
The Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College coordinates a broad range of initiatives that connect students to internships, volunteer opportunities, community engagement, and activism. Bard students tap into their own idealism and vision, developing civic skills that are fundamental for active citizenship.
The Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College coordinates a broad range of initiatives that connect students to internships, volunteer opportunities, community engagement, and activism. Bard students tap into their own idealism and vision, developing civic skills that are fundamental for active citizenship.
Bard Students Take a Field Trip to the Polls
On Tuesday, November 4th, Jonathan Becker and Simon Gilhooley’s politics class, Student Voting: Power, Politics and Race in the Fight for American Democracy, went to cast their votes as a community. Students walked together from their classroom in Barringer House to Bard’s polling site at the Campus Center, where students cast their ballots.
Civic Ambassadors
The Civic Ambassadors work to help Bard students, faculty, and staff better understand and connect with their local community, with a particular focus on issues related to local government. Their goal is to promote civic literacy and encourage more informed and active participation in civic life.
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A Celebration of Connection: What to Expect at SmorgasBard
SmorgasBard is a hands-on celebration of civic engagement, bringing students and community partners together to share projects, build relationships, and spark new collaborations.
US Universities Must Do All They Can to Counter Voter Suppression
US universities must reject calls for passive ‘neutrality’ and develop integrated plans to promote student voting", say Jonathan Becker, Erin Cannan and Yael Bromberg in Times Higher Education.
More CCE News
- Civic Ambassadors Funding Facts Vol. 9
- The Advocate Asks: Leader of Building Up Hudson, Vishal Parkash ‘27
- Civic Ambassadors Funding Facts Vol. 8
- Jonathan Becker’s New Book on Youth Voting Rights Featured in Multiple Publications
- What Universities Gain From Involving Displaced Students in Civic Engagement
- The Creation of Bard’s Sugar Shack
- Civic Ambassadors Funding Facts Vol. 7
Voices of Action: Telling Our Stories
The Voices of Action project celebrates the diverse community of students, staff, and faculty at Bard College and across Bard's international network. Being(s) at Bard on Instagram and the What Is Your Why? podcast series highlight conversations focused on common interests, especially around civic and community engagement.
Photo by Jonathan Asiedu ’24
Get Involved
Leadership isn’t handed to you. It’s learned, and it’s earned. Bard provides many opportunities to drive positive change in the College community and beyond.