Civic Commons
Save the date for Willamette University’s second annual Civic Commons: February 4, 2025!
About Civic Commons
Willamette’s Civic Commons brings together University community members in both Salem and Portland to showcase our existing work and inspire new collaborations around the Strategic Plan's theme of democratic institutions and engaged democracy.
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.
Spring 2025 Civic Commons Planning Committee
- Fred Agbo, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
- Nicole Iroz-Elardo, Assistant Professor of Public Health
- Robin Maril, Assistant Professor of Law
- Meghann Gilligan, Assistant Director, Events & Public Programs
- Tommy Van Cleave, Assistant Dean for Civic Engagement
- Carol Long, Provost and Senior Vice President
- Christine Shanaberger, Assistant Provost for Academic Planning and Accreditation