K-State Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy

03/30/2026

Grateful to have Dr. Pennington returning to campus...

💬 What does friendship mean in the age of social media?

Join us on Monday, April 13, for “Will You Be My Friend?: Rethinking Friendship Through the Lens of Social Media.” This K-State Social Media Week event features Dr. Pennington, Assistant Professor in Communication Studies at Colorado State University, discussing how social media is reshaping the way we form, maintain, and understand friendships.

🗓 Monday, April 13
🕧 12:30–1:30 p.m.
📍 Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union

Sponsored by the K-State College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office and the A.Q. Miller School. View event details at www.k-state.edu/socialmediaweek

04/03/2025

Could there be a more important topic now related civic discourse? ICDD is proud to co-host this panel discussion of national experts on the rights and responsibilities of social media use. Join us on Zoom. See A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication website for registration. See you at 9 am CDT April 10.

01/08/2024

Manhattan area residents, make your plans now to engage deliberately on MLK Day.

The Manhattan High School Civic Engagement Club invites you to a community conversation Monday, January 15th, from 1-3 pm at the Manhattan Public Library Auditorium.

Their topic for this year is "Land of Plenty: How should we ensure that people have the food they need?" The discussion will span the various variables surrounding food security, resources, and our community needs.

Please share this event with your local partners and friends! Feel free to sign up using the link below or use the QR code in the attached flyer:

This discussion will take place on Monday, January 15th, from 1-3pm at the Manhattan Public Library Auditorium. This community conversation will examine the various variables that impact food security as well as ensuring everybody has access to the food and resources they need to thrive. We hope to....

12/27/2023

Kansans First is a 501(c4) non-profit organization founded to help coordinate people who believe there needs to be a place for bipartisanship within our two-party system.

12/27/2023

Catch my interview with state leaders Tom Hawk, Dave Baker, and Mitch Rucker Wednesday at 9:06 am on 1350 AM News Radio KMAN. These members of a new bipartisan group, Kansans First, explain how we can improve politics by supporting moderates on both sides of the aisle in the coming year.

Kansans First is a 501(c4) non-profit organization founded to help coordinate people who believe there needs to be a place for bipartisanship within our two-party system.

10/19/2023

ICDD is proud to partner with K-State Political Science students and faculty to bring local school board and city commission candidates to campus.

Did you miss our first forum? Be ready to vote. Watch school board candidates address student questions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcRPByEAUFo

Advance voting begins October 18 and election day is November 7.

The MHS Civic Engagement group is partnering with the K-State Political Science Department and Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy to present a forum...