Citizen University
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Building a culture of powerful, responsible citizenship across the country. Co-founded by @ericpliu and Jená Cane. #LiveLikeACitizen
Seattle, WA
Joined January 2011
Civic catalysts find their home at Citizen University. From every corner of the country, our catalysts see the civic needs of their communities — and collaborate to spark more acts of citizenship and meet those needs. Sound like you? Find your home at #CitizenU.
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Special thanks to @katetuckermusic of Cohort 2 and Kristy Clark of Cohort 27 for hosting our team and the Fellows! .Learn more about Cohort 27 of the Civic Saturday Fellowship:
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Program Director Talya Gillman, said “It was so remarkable to be with a group of people so fiercely in love with and committed to making their community a welcoming, vibrant, safe, caring place for all. using the unique gifts, relationships, and wisdom they hold.”
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🎉 Meet Cohort 27 of our Civic Saturday Fellowship! Earlier this month, 19 Fellows gathered in Akron, OH, for Civic Seminary—an immersive training—to learn how to design, launch, and host Civic Saturdays in their local communities.
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The new administration's actions are straining institutions, attention, and the rule of law itself—leaving many citizens feeling like spectators, even supporters. @ericpliu shares a framework to approach these times: the Five P's.
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The torrent of actions from the new administration is designed to put maximum strain on our institutions, our capacity for…
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Civic culture shapes how we show up to solve common problems and whether we are able to disagree without hating one another. But how do we, the people, shape civic culture?. Join @ericpliu & @americanacad on Oct 28 for an actionable webinar on culture.
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The Youth Collaboratory is for high school students eager to build collective power, connect with national civic leaders, forge career-shaping connections, & more. Know someone who'd be interested in joining a 2025 cohort? .Applications close Nov. 1:
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Civic culture shapes our society, influencing how we treat one another and care for our communities. To build a strong democracy, it goes beyond politics. Explore more in the @americanacad report:
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“It’s been so empowering to realize that my passion can drive real change. " — Shaylee Szaraz, Youth Collaboratory 2024 Summer cohort member. Applications for our Youth Collaboratory 2025 cohorts are open! Interested in applying to join? Learn more:
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What motivates you to vote? @RightQuestion's Why Vote? tool helps citizens activate their citizenship by linking the services they receive with the decisions elected officials make. Learn more about the tool: #USElection #Vote2024 #CivicEngagement
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In our civic collaboratory program, civic leaders, from around the country, practice mutual aid — offering resources to support new projects and initiatives. Check out this @Philanthropy piece to discover what “mutual aid on steroids” is all about.
"Let’s build something together. And let’s build someone up together,” says @EricLiu, founder of @CitizenUniv. Liu is a public intellectual with nine books to his name as well as @TEDTalks with more than 2 million views. In between his undergraduate days at @Yale and earning
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Are people in your community feeling lonely or socially isolated? @Co_Generate is looking for civic catalysts to join the Innovators' Community of Practice to adopt or scale intergenerational strategies for solving these issues. Apply by Sept. 6:
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We're living in a time when there is a coarsening cynicism towards institutions and ideals, and distrust of all, by all. Listen to our CEO @ericpliu discuss trust in our public institutions, how to shift our civic culture, and power transfer.
The fourth episode in #TransitionLab Season Two features @ericpliu, CEO and co-founder of Citizen University, discussing his work and the importance of peaceful transfers of power. Tune in here:
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Subscribe to @priyaparker's newsletter to reimagine how to spend time together with people in your community and learn how to create collective meaning through gatherings.
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Reimagine how we spend our time together. Explore the collection of Priya Parker’s newsletters. Get inspiration and practical tips for how to improve your gatherings at home, in the office, and in...
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"Self-identifying introverts may be more willing to admit it, but in my experience, everyone has a bit of a fear of groups. Being in touch with that fear is healthy and makes for better gatherers. " — @priyaparker.
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Designing civic gatherings can be challenging for people who don't consider themselves "the life of the party.". In a @priyaparker newsletter, she mentioned how designing gatherings for introverts can be better for everyone.
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Are you wondering how to strengthen civic culture in your community through art? Join @LincolnCenter #SummerForTheCity for a Civic Speakeasy ft. their poet-in-residence @mobrowne & our CEO @ericpliu. Secure your spot to attend this Saturday, 7/27:
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We're looking for a Sr. HR Manager to strengthen the sense of belonging amongst our team! This spirited individual will play a key role in growing, supporting, and retaining team members. Sound like the job for you? . Apply by 7/17! #HRJobs.
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Take a look at the current openings at Citizen University
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Across the country, trust has been broken in communities. But, civic catalysts are leveraging their strengths to foster connection and belonging. Discover your neighborhood's strengths and how you can use them by exploring @weavetheppl ➡️
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Make way for the Youth Collaboratory 2024 Summer Cohort 🌞 This month, they gathered virtually, for the first time, to build community & discover what to expect in the coming months. Stay tuned to follow their journey of activating their civic power!
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📣 WE'RE HIRING a Senior Human Resources Manager to support and grow our national team! This HR professional will develop human resources policies, oversee job recruitment, manage DEI training efforts, and more. Learn more & apply by 7/17!
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