This event is designed to generate conversations around the reclamation of one of the original purposes of American higher education: the making of citizens. Issues of social justice, civility, plurality and unity, and the common good are important for the cultivation of engaged citizens. This gathering will explore how vocational reflection can provide a framework for educating undergraduate students about citizenship. Speakers will be drawn from area nonprofits and community organizations.
Stephanie Summers is the CEO of the Center for Public Justice, a Christian, independent, non-partisan civic education and public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. The Center works to equip citizens, develop leaders and shape policy through a variety of initiatives. She is a co-author with Michael J. Gerson and Katie Thompson of Unleashing Opportunity: Why Escaping Poverty Requires a Shared Vision of Justice http://www.sharedjustice.org/unleashing-opportunity/ (Falls City Press).
For participants from NetVUE member institutions: the registration fee of $50 per person covers all costs of the gathering, including meals on Friday and Saturday and Friday night accommodations. Participants must make their own hotel reservations at the Microtel (information below), which may include additional nights at a special rate (but additional nights are at their own expense).
For participants from non-NetVUE member institutions and the general public: the non-member registration fee of $100 covers the all meals on Friday and Saturday, but not lodging. Those from outside the immediate area who need lodging must make their own arrangements. Non-members are welcome to stay at the Microtel (and receive a special rate), but they may also seek out other accommodations; in either case, lodging is at their own expense.
Participants who need overnight accommodation should reserve a room at the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham. Friday night hotel costs are covered for NetVUE member registrants. Others may obtain the Geneva rate of $83/night. (This rate is also available for the nights preceding and following the gathering, but all participants must pay for extra nights themselves.) A shuttle will be provided to and from the hotel for all participants in the event.
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
2801 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Phone: (724) 581-5273
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When making travel arrangements please note that the closest airport is the Pittsburgh International Airport. This airport is approximately 35 minutes from campus. Event participants needing to arrange transportation to & from the airport can contact hed@geneva.edu to make arrangements. A shuttle will be provided to and from Geneva to the Microtel Inn & Suites.
3:30 - 4 p.m. |
Arrival, Registration Geneva College, Benedum Room at Alexander Hall |
4 - 5:30 p.m. |
Welcome & Keynote Presentation |
6 p.m. |
Banquet Benedum Room, Alexander Hall |
Saturday, Oct. 5 |
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7 - 8 A.M. |
Breakfast on your own Provided at Microtel |
8 - 9 A.M. |
Networking Coffee/tea & Pastries Provided |
9 - 10 A.M. |
Keynote Session |
10 - 10:30 A.M. |
Book Presentation |
10:45 - 11:30 A.M. |
Breakout Sessions I
See speaker bios for session descriptions |
11:30 A.M. - 12:45 p.m. |
Guided Discussion over Lunch |
1 - 2 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions II
See speaker bios for session descriptions |
2:15 - 3 p.m. |
Plenary Panel |
3:15 - 4 p.m. |
Closing Keynote Session |
Gerson, M. J., Summers, S. A., & Thompson, K. T. (2015). Unleashing opportunity: Why escaping poverty requires a shared vision of justice. Beaver Falls, PA: Falls City Press
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Mouw, R. J. (2010). Uncommon decency: Christian civility in an uncivil world. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books. |
Patel, E. (2010). Acts of Faith: The story of an American Muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.
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Smith, J. K. (2017). Awaiting the King: Reforming public theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. |
Volf, M. (2014). Public faith: How followers of Christ should serve the common good. Seoul: IVP. |
Wear, M.R. (2018). Reclaiming Hope: Lessons learned in the Obama White House about the future of faith in politics. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
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Citizenship as Craft by Rachel Anderson |
Citizens Aren’t Just Born. They’re Formed by Kevin den Dulk |
Confident Pluralism by John Inazu |
A Nation Under Two Flags: Liberal Education, Interfaith Literacy, and the New American Holy War by Eboo Patel |
This event is made possible by the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE). NetVUE is administered by the Council of Independent Colleges with generous support from Lilly Endowment Inc.