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Character, Aesthetics, and Community<\/p>\n

Ball State University | September 25\u201327, 2025<\/p>\n

About the Conference<\/strong>
\nThe Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State University presents the 2025 Conference on Civic Studies and Democracy, an event exploring the intersection of character education, artistic expression, and civic identity. Hosted in partnership with the School of Art, this conference connects educators, scholars, artists, and civic leaders committed to civic renewal through creativity and community engagement.<\/p>\n

Schedule Overview
\nThursday, September 25 | 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM
\n\u2022 Opening Reception
\n\u2022 Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy
\nKeynote: Michael Greer, President & CEO, ArtsFund<\/p>\n

Friday, September 26 | 9:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM
\n\u2022 Concurrent sessions and workshops on topics including civic education, character development, and creativity in democratic life.<\/p>\n

Saturday, September 27 | 9:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM
\n\u2022 Final panels and community dialogues focused on actionable strategies for civic engagement.<\/p>\n

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Call for Proposals
\nProposals are invited from disciplines such as political science, education, philosophy, sociology, and the arts. Submissions should explore intersections of character, community, and creativity in civic life.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Submission Deadline: May 28, 2025
\n\u2022 Format: Lecture, workshop, panel, or interactive session (20\u201390 minutes)
\n\u2022 Details: Title, presenters, session description, A\/V needs, duration<\/p>\n

Suggested Topics Include:
\n– Civic education and community engagement
\n– Aesthetic dimensions of democratic life
\n– Public art, monuments, and civic memory
\n– Digital platforms and civic identity
\n– Education institutions and moral formation
\n– Design of public space and civic discourse<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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