Daily Schedule

During the past 18 months, the nation has endured a deadly pandemic, a deeply divided election period, and social unrest. Our citizenry seems to be separating into preferred groups—political and social. Our conference titled Evolving Civic Leadership: Citizenship & Social Responsibility covers three modules of content to help our audience members learn the skills and competencies needed to evolve as civic leaders of today.

Day 1, Monday, November 1

MODULE 1: CITIZENSHIP

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.  BREAKFAST, Registration, and Case Competition Team Poster Set-Up (pre-event signup and submissions required)

8:30 a.m. Welcome 

8:45 - 9:00 a.m. Activity/Icebreaker

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9:15 - 10:15 a.m. SPEAKER: Amy Chua, Author, "Political Tribes"

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10:30 – 10:50 a.m. Facilitated Table Group Discussion

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MODULE 2: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

11:00 - 12:00 p.m. SPEAKER: John Wood, National Ambassador, Braver Angels

12:00 - 12:45 p.m. LUNCH

12:45 - 1:30 p.m.  Interactive Activity

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1:45 - 3:45 p.m. Braver Angels College Debates

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4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Interactive Activity

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. [CONCURRENT] Poster Case Presentions and Judging for Competing Teams

4:45 - 5:45 p.m. Tour of VMI Post

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6:00 p.m.  DINNER

7:00 p.m.  SPEAKER: Eric Liu, Citizen University

Day 2, Tuesday, November 2

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast

MODULE 3: UNITY

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. SPEAKER: William McNulty, Marine veteran and co-founder, Team Rubicon.

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10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Civic Engagement in Action - Moderated Alumni Panel Discussion

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11:20 - 12:00 p.m. Table Group Discussion

12:00 - 1:15 p.m. LUNCH

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.   Poster Case Competition Digital Poster Showcase- Announcement for Poster Competition Results

[CONCURRENT] Town Hall Committee Out-Briefs Presentation Rehearsals

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Pitch Presentations

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2:30 - 3:30 p.m. SPEAKER: Staff Sergeant David Bellavia, Medal of Honor recipient

3:30 p.m.  Concluding Remarks with Slideshow & ADJOURN

3:45 - 4:00 p.m. [OPTIONAL] Book Signing

Conference Guided Workbook to Engage Participants

Registered attendees will receive a free 'Conference Guided Workbook' to accompany sessions taking place during the conference.