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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.
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What Did You Do for Spring Break?: One March Match Student Learned about Local Justice at Red Hook Village Court

CCE’s March Match initiative provided 13 Bard students with “an alternative Spring Break” where they volunteered at six different community-based organizations. Lin Khant ‘26 worked at the Red Hook Village Court, where he learned about the importance of a fair and accessible legal system that addresses community challenges.
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A group of 6 smiling Bard student Civic Ambassadors.

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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Upcoming Events

  • 10/25
    Saturday
    Bardmaker Art + Craft Fair 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
    Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room
  • 10/25
    Saturday
    Voting Rights Under Threat 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm EDT/GMT-4
    Olin Hall
  • 10/29
    Wednesday
    Meet and Match for the Intercession Internship 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
    Bertelsmann Campus Center
  • 10/30
    Thursday
    Meet and Match for the Intercession Internship 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
    Bertelsmann Campus Center

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CCE News

The Advocate Asks: Jacqui Cook, CCE Outreach and Special Events Coordinator

The Advocate Asks: Jacqui Cook, CCE Outreach and Special Events Coordinator

The Annandale Advocate had the pleasure of talking with Jacqui Cook, the new Outreach and Special Events Coordinator at the CCE, about what she aims to accomplish and what she looks forward to most as she begins her journey here at Bard. Hear from Jacqui below!

Civic Ambassadors Funding Facts Vol.2

Civic Ambassadors Funding Facts Vol.2

Each week, the civic ambassadors at Bard follow and report on a new topic surrounding local and state funding. This week's funding fact: The Finances Behind Town Board's Pursuit of the Red Hook Boat Club.

More CCE News

  • Global Stories, Local Impact
  • Introducing Civic Ambassadors Funding Facts
  • For the Love of Community Dinner with Dr. Jelani Favors
  • Bardians Take the Fall 2025 Club and TLS Fair by Storm
  • Bard College Launches GHEA21, the Global Higher Education Alliance for the 21st Century
  • From Government to Development and Beyond, OSUN Certificates Prep Graduates for Careers in Civic Engagement
  • Behind Every Person, a Story: Brothers@Bard Celebrates Ten Years of Peer Mentorship and Student Success
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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.
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