Drawing upon the concept of the “public commons” as shared physical and/or intellectual spaces where communities come together to share knowledge and resources, Willamette's Civic Commons aims to gather members of the University community around the strategic priority of Democratic Institutions. The day's events will showcase the ways in which students, faculty, and staff are already studying and practicing engaged democracy, and will foster new conversations and collaborations around topics of mutual interest.
The day will include activities at both the Schnitzer Center in Portland and the University Center in Salem, and will feature three events: