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.
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.
Civic Ambassadors
The Civic Ambassadors Program seeks to help Bard students, faculty, and staff better understand and connect with their communities. Whether you want to participate in our discussion groups, book clubs, community dinners, mutual aid support, volunteering opportunities, or simply wish to know more about what’s happening in the local, state, and federal government, the Civic Ambassadors can help!
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Global Stories, Local Impact
This week’s student film screening brought global civic engagement into sharp focus for the Bard community. “Reading about a project is one thing, but when you actually see the people, the communities, and the changes happening, it becomes more powerful,” said Vishal Parkash ‘26.
Introducing Civic Ambassadors Funding Facts
Each week, the civic ambassadors at Bard follow and report on a new topic surrounding local and state funding. Stay tuned for next week's edition!
More CCE News
- 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
- Election@Bard Reminds Graduating Seniors: Register to Vote at Your New Address!
- Advocate Asks: Nicole Meselsohn ‘26, Founder of Women in Fire
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.