Social Sciences Forum with Harry Boyte
Location
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 7th Floor
Date & Time
February 6, 2019, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description
Harry Boyte, Senior Scholar in Public Work Philosophy, Sabo Center for Democracy and
Citizenship, Ausburg University
“Awakening Democracy: The Catalytic Role of Higher Education”
In a time of profound civic challenges, can higher education be a catalyst for a democratic
awakening? Boyte will share evidence that it can be, including pioneering initiatives at UMBC
and other institutions that are demonstrating the viability of a politics of public work that bridges
divides and develops civic agency. Boyte also will discuss his new book Awakening Democracy
Through Public Work: Pedagogies of Empowerment.
Reception and book signing to follow.
Sponsored by: Center for Democracy and Civic Life; Sondheim Scholars Program; Residential
Life; School of Public Policy; Shriver Center; Language, Literacy, and Culture Program;
Department of Political Science; Sherman Scholars Program
