Civic & Community Engagement
The Humanities and the Community
Bridging academic learning and civic engagement, organizations integrate digital tools and social media strategies into the design of their action plans. Interactive and inclusive public histories and advocacy-oriented curricula are amongst many innovations shaping academically-informed community engagement.
Sprocket Mural Works, Harrisburg
See how Sprocket Mural Works is connecting their community through public art.
These strategies reinforce the connection between learning and action by building awareness of humanities subjects through active participation with public histories and civic actions. Civic partnerships and engaged learning programs cultivate active engagement for students, who join organizations and communities to address civic challenges.
These stories will explore topics such as Preserving History and Implementing Social Change, Storytelling and Empowerment in Community Action, and Transforming Community Through the Public’s Art.
With an emphasis on active scholarship and the cultivation of inclusive content creation, the Humanities scholar can serve as a vital partner in the 21st Century social contract.
Mural Artist Nick Napoletano
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Stories
Sprocket Mural Works: Transforming Community Through the Public's Art
Preserving History and Implementing Social Change – coming soon...
Storytelling and Empowerment in Community Action – coming soon...