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CSU hosts panel discussion about the First Amendment and higher education
As part of the Thematic Year of Democracy, Colorado State University hosted a panel discussion on March 25 about free speech and the role that the First Amendment plays at CSU.
Rep. Ken Buck to CSU students: It’s time for the next generation to become civic leaders
Rep. Ken Buck was the first of five high-profile speakers slated to visit CSU during the spring semester as part of the Thematic Year of Democracy. His coffee talk with the campus community focused on the need for healthier discourse and a call for the next generation to make their voices heard.
Should there be age limits for politicians? A Feb. 19 panel will explore that question
How old is too old to run for elected office? CSU’s Center for Healthy Aging will host a panel discussion on President’s Day, Feb. 19, to delve into this topic.
How can we ‘Disagree Better?’ Governors share their lessons for healthier dialogue
In today's toxic political environment, healthy conversations between people with differing opinions are more important than ever. Colorado's Democratic governor and Utah's Republican governor visited CSU to share their insights on how we can "Disagree Better."
The power of artistic expression: What is the role of art in democracy?
What is the role of art in democracy? As part of Colorado State University’s Thematic Year of Democracy, the exhibition “Demonstrating Democracy” draws from the Gregory Allicar Museum’s permanent collection and helps people visually answer this question.
Is democracy in danger? How American media found its way in and how it can begin to get out
Dominik Stecula is an assistant professor of political science at Colorado State University. His research focuses on the intersection of political communication, political behavior and science communication in the American media. Stecula recently spoke on CSU’s The Audit podcast about the changing way people look at the media and democracy.
We need to talk: Center is an advocate for local democracy
The Center for Public Deliberation is a key asset at Colorado State University in supporting local democracy and teaching students about democratic principles.
Events around Year of Democracy and Civic Engagement continue into December
The robust variety of programming from August to October included more than 20 events and 1,400 people in attendance.
Thematic Year of Democracy events continue through October
The semester has kicked off with a wide variety of events, programs and classes covering the Thematic Year of Democracy and Civic Engagement.
Slideshow: Scenes from kickoff of thematic year on democracy
Colorado State University kicked off its Year of Democracy and Civic Engagement on Sept. 14 with a panel discussion and activities on the Lory Student Center Plaza.