Civics 101 Summit

Civics 101 Summit

An interactive event designed to inspire and engage folks to become active and effective participants within our New Hampshire communities!

Date and time

Saturday, September 28 · 10am - 2pm EDT

Location

Southern New Hampshire University

Walker Auditorium 2500 North River Road Manchester, NH 03106

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

10:00 AM

Doors Open

10:30 AM

Opening Remarks

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Civics 101 Live Show

Civics 101

This episode, titled Beyond Your Vote, will give participants a chance to learn how to harness their area of skills and expertise to make real change civically and politically.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to be eaten during breakout sessions.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CHOICE of Breakout Session: Inspiring the Next Generation into Action

Sam Cassin

Emma Humphries

Sianay Clifford

Will Stewart

This interactive session seeks to highlight why engagement in our civic structures, including voting, is important more than every four years and will give YOU an opportunity to explore what opportun...

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CHOICE of Breakout Session: Civics in the Classroom

Moises Nuñez

Kelsie Brook Eckert

Bree Pinette

Join educators and students from across New Hampshire for an interactive workshop about civics, conflict, and how to keep things positive. The session aims to leave you with the beginnings of a toolk...

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CHOICE of Breakout Session: Q&A with the Civics 101 Team

Civics `101

Nick, Hannah, and Sr. Producer Christina want to know, what questions do you have about creating a podcast? This is an opportunity for a lively conversation with the award-winning team behind Civi...

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

📣 Join us for the 2024 Civics 101 Summit 🎉

New Hampshire Public Radio, in partnership with NH Civics and New Hampshire PBS, invites YOU to the Civics 101 Summit. This is your chance to jump into a live taping of NHPR’s award-winning Civics 101 podcast, meet people as passionate about building community as you are, and leave feeling inspired about being a change-maker in your community.


🎙️Live podcast experience! 🎞️

Kick off with a live taping of NHPR’s award-winning Civics 101 podcast, hosted by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice. In this episode, Beyond Your Vote, learn how you can use your unique skills to create real change in your community. Expect a high-energy experience with live conversations that’ll be featured on the podcast and NHPR’s airwaves!


🥪 Lunch is on us 🍏

After the show, grab lunch and head into one of several breakout rooms on topics like “Inspiring the Next Generation into Action” and “Navigating Civics in the Classroom.” Meet local educators, community leaders and young advocates who will share tips on staying civically engaged. Civics 101 hosts Nick and Hannah will be on hand to answer audience questions.

Enjoy a traditional box lunch featuring a sandwich, snack, and dessert. With any dietary restrictions, please email Zoë Kay at zkay@nhpr.org.


💸Free for students and educators! 🧑‍🏫

Did we mention this event is FREE for students, educators, and folks who work for a non-profit organization? For others, it’s a pay-what-you-can model – NHPR is a nonprofit organization, and extra donations help keep events like this accessible to all. Thank you for contributing what you can. If cost is a barrier to you or anyone you know, please be in touch. We would love to offer you a free ticket.


🙋Questions? Or, are you an educator interested in bringing a group of your students to this event? Contact Zoë Kay at zkay@nhpr.org or check out our FAQ below.


⏰ Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and get ready for the Civics 101 Summit!



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Frequently asked questions

Where is the summit going to be?

The Summit will be held within the Walker Auditorium on Southern New Hampshire University’s campus. The Walker Auditorium is located in Robert Frost Hall which is between Belknap Hall and the quad. Robert Frost Hall is building H on the campus map: https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/maps-and-directions

Where do I park?

Parking Lots 3 and 4 on the SNHU campus are the best places to park for the Civics 101 Summit. You can see these lots on this map: https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/maps-and-directions

Do I have to attend every part of the summit? (Civics 101 taping and breakouts)

No, but we hope you do!

Is lunch provided?

Yes! Lunch will be provided between the live production of NHPR's Civics 101 and breakout sessions. This will be a traditional box lunch with a sandwich, snack, and dessert. Please email Zoë Kay at zkay@nhpr.org with any dietary restrictions or questions.

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