Nov 15, 2018
People are looking for ways to come together. Many times, one of the best ways to get people together and talking is around an issue or idea to better a community. Jody Horntvedt, leadership and civic engagement educator for University of Minnesota Extension’s Center for Community Vitality joins us to talk about...
Oct 18, 2018
Involved citizens are not always those that are running for office; sometimes they are hunting out invasive weeds. That is the case for Dana Boyle, Stephanie Wong, and John Woodworth who have used their common bond of caring about the Tamarack Nature Preserve. Hear their story of engaging public entities and other...
Oct 4, 2018
Civic engagement is a phrase that we hear from time to time, but what does it really mean? Lisa Hinz and Beth Kallestad, Extension educators with University of Minnesota Extension’s Center for Community Vitality discuss the meaning of civic engagement, best practices in working with others, and resources to help you...
Sep 19, 2018
University of Minnesota Extension’s Center for Community Vitality hosted a workforce symposium to bring together researchers and practitioners across Extension and the University. This symposium encouraged those in attendance to explore the topic of workforce and consider how we might come together to better...
Aug 24, 2018
University of Minnesota Extension’s Center for Community Vitality hosted a workforce symposium to bring together researchers and practitioners across Extension and the University. This symposium encouraged those in attendance to explore the topic of workforce and consider how we might come together to better learn...