These are just a few ways to get started with civic engagement at Bard. Want to learn more? Stop by the CCE offices in the Resnick Family Gatehouse or email [email protected].
Upcoming Events
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12/23MondayOnline Event
Register for Spring 2025 OSUN Online Courses
Monday, December 23, 2024 | Online Event
Bard students can register now for OSUN Online Courses (OOCs) with the registration portal open until Monday, December 23. Students looking to better understand parts of the world not previously available to them can enroll in and receive credit for over 30 courses offered by OSUN member institutions across the globe. Member institutions offering OOCs include: Al-Quds Bard College, American University in Bulgaria, American University of Afghanistan, American University of Central Asia, Ashesi University, Bard College Annandale, Bard College Berlin, Bard College Simon's Rock, BRAC University, Central European University, and European Humanities University.
OSUN students should discuss chosen courses with their academic advisers and if approved, should open an application in the Terra Dotta platform (linked in the course list).
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1/10FridayOnline Event
Applications Open for Birkbeck's London Critical Theory Summer School
Friday, January 10, 2025 | Online Event
The London Critical Theory Summer School returns on Birkbeck's campus in central London next summer. The 2025 LCTSS will take place from 23 June to 4 July. Throughout the two weeks, attendees will be immersed in a substantial program of study with acclaimed critical thinkers - confirmed so far are Jaco Barnard-Naudé, Eduardo Cadava and Sara Nadal-Melsió, alongside our returning speakers, Costas Douzinas, Stephen Frosh, Esther Leslie, Achille Mbembe, Sarah Nuttall, Laura Mulvey, Jacqueline Rose and Slavoj Žižek.
OSF (Open Society Foundations) is sponsoring the 2025 BIH London Critical Theory Summer School, offering 14 full scholarships (which cover fully the fee and accommodation and also pay for a fixed rate contribution to travel and visa costs), up to five partial scholarships (which cover fully the fee and also pay for a fixed rate contribution to travel and visa costs) and up to five fees-only bursaries, all for exceptional students from OSUN-member institutions but not exclusively. We especially welcome scholarship applications from third-year undergraduate students as well as Masters and Ph.D. students and in particular those located in the Global South or in places with no access to similar experiences.
There will also be a LCTSS Virtual Stream.
Deadline to apply is Friday January 10 -
1/10FridayOnline Event
100 Days Initiative Seeks Media Fellows
Friday, January 10, 2025 | Online Event
Bard's 100 Days initiative brings Bard faculty, staff, students, and surrounding communities together in a set of informal, self-directed working groups focused on four themes: immigration, gender, climate, and government institutions. As the new presidential administration begins, the initiative assigns media fellows to coordinate and disseminate accurate news and information that keep abreast of legislative developments and other news related to the above themes with the primary goal of expanding civic literacy.
What do Media Fellows Do?
Media Fellows will be responsible for disseminating accurate and well-researched materials that identify and track proposed federal, state, and local legislation, executive orders, and other actions. The goal is to help the Bard community understand how federal, state, and local governments interact.
Basic Media Fellow duties might include:
-Produce weekly multimedia pieces focused on their theme that accurately reflect facts on the ground in Washington, Albany, and Dutchess County tracking government actions from the federal to local levels
-Attend regular briefing meetings with administrators and faculty from the Center for Civic Engagement, Human Rights Project, Council for Inclusive Excellence, and other Bard programs/departments
-Develop campaigns that debunk disinformation
-Table in Kline, the Campus Center, and other locations in order to answer community questions and raise awareness about their theme
-Provide briefs on pending legislation related to their theme
-Develop multimedia resources identifying areas for action related to their theme
Applicants will need to submit a resume and writing sample, along with sample social media content (blog posts, videos, promotional material, etc.), via the form below.
Successful candidates will earn a semester stipend of $850 with the potential to continue the fellowship beyond the spring.
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1/15WednesdayOnline Event
Apply for Paid Internship at the Center for Civic Engagement's Gender Equity Leadership Initiative
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | Online Event
CCE's Gender Equity Leadership Initiative is seeking an intern for the 2025-26 academic year.
The Gender Equity Leadership Initiative fosters advocacy and leadership skills through training, funding, networking, and mentorship focused on gender equity. We coordinate a variety of opportunities by sponsoring on-campus events with numerous speakers and scholars and work to grow student networks by fostering connections between students and speakers, alumni, community partners, and mentors in the field.
We are seeking a paid student intern who can do the following:
-- Commit to 5-10 hours a week.
-- Attend biweekly Council for Inclusive Excellence and initiative meetings.
-- Assist in planning, promoting, and coordinating events, including speaker panels, workshops, and networking sessions with scholars, alumni, and professionals.
-- Provide logistical support for on-campus events, including scheduling, venue reservation, and participant coordination.
-- Facilitate connections between students and speakers, mentors, and community partners by managing outreach, communications, and follow-ups.
-- Reach out to local organizations to create new partnerships and foster possible new relationships.
-- Contribute to the Initiative’s marketing efforts through the website, newsletters, and other communication channels.
If this sounds like you, please submit your application via the link to Handshake below:
Deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 15 -
1/20Monday
2025 BOLD Youth Leadership Program in Serbia Info Sessions
Monday, January 20, 2025
Bard College Center for Civic Engagement, in collaboration with the American Embassy in Serbia, is accepting applications for a year-long, youth engagement fellowship focused on Civic Engagement in the 21st Century: Leadership and the Challenge of the Engaged Citizen.
CCE is holding three information sessions:
Tuesday, January 14, 18:00 CEST
Wednesday, January 15, 18:00 CEST
Thursday, January 16, 18:00 CEST
Info sessions led by Erin Cannan, Bard College Vice President for Civic Engagement
The program is designed for a diverse group of up to 30 emerging youth leaders in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, between ages 18-24 who are interested in exploring notions of civic engagement and ethical leadership while building and practicing project development skills. The goal of the program is to provide participants with the tools to become engaged citizens in their own communities.
Deadline to apply for the 2025 BOLD Youth Leadership Program in Serbia is Monday, January 20
Start a Project, Join a Project
The Trustee Leader Scholar Program at Bard
The Trustee Leader Scholar Program (TLS) is a student leadership incubator at Bard College. Students design and run their own projects, from local partnerships with community organizations to annual international volunteer trips. You can join an established project or start your own with support from the TLS Office. Visit the second floor of the Campus Center or email [email protected] to learn more.
Opportunities to Get Involved
Photo by Sarah Wallock ’19
Engaged Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses
Engaged Liberal Arts and Sciences (ELAS) courses bring theory to practice by linking coursework, critical thinking, and engagement activities. A form of experiential learning, ELAS courses allow students to test ideas in the real world and develop creative approaches to social, cultural, and scientific issues.
Student Action and Youth Leadership Conference
The Annual Get Engaged Student Action and Youth Leadership Conference, organized by Bard College and the Open Society University Network (OSUN) Civic Engagement Initiative in partnership with the Community Engagement Office at Central European University, brings together student leaders and affiliated staff from OSUN partner institutions every year.