Wesleyan ENGAGE is the hub of civic engagement at Wesleyan University. The Allbritton Center is the hub of civic engagement at Wesleyan. Start here.
We study public life, actively partner with the local and regional community, and teach practical skills for social impact. Want to volunteer, find unique work-study positions, learn a new skill, discover service-learning courses, or put an idea into action? The Allbritton Center encompasses the following offices and programs:
- Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life
- Civic Engagement Mi
Happy Commencement to all graduating seniors! To celebrate the hardworking, community driven students who helped shape the Allbritton Center, we asked a few graduating JCCP Senior Coordinators to share their advice, reflections, and more. Wishing the Class of 2026 nothing but success in the next chapter. 🎓
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
ALLBRITTONS ANNUAL END OF THE YEAR PARTY IS THIS WEDNESDAY FROM 5 to 630!!! Please stop by for great food, senior celebrations, awards, and more to commemorate the great work we have done this year! Everyone is welcomed!
04/22/2026
As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Wesleyan community came together this April to explore the past, present, and future of the American experiment. From analyzing institutional identity to practical workshops on voting rights, here’s how we spent the month: Academia & U.S. Identity: President Michael Roth and faculty panelists kicked things off with a deep dive into how universities shape our national narrative and resist authoritarianism. The Future of US: We welcomed CT Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas and Ryan Engels (CYPAC) to discuss Gen Z’s role in voting access, criminal justice, and renewing democracy in everyday life. “The Librarians” Documentary: A powerful screening and discussion on how librarians serve as first responders for First Amendment rights amid rising book bans. Youth Voting Rights: Jonathan Becker and Erin Cannan from Bard College led a hands-on workshop turning lessons on voting rights into student-led action. Shoutout to our lead student organizers—Donovan Lave, Gray West, Kiran Bleakney-Eastman, Harry Malcoun, and the civic engagement interns —for making these vital conversations happen. Special thanks to Ayan Elmi and Sonya Hadley for making this series possible. Missed the live events? You can still catch recaps in The Wesleyan Argus and Wesleyan University News. PublicLife
04/20/2026
Here is your cork board for the week!
04/05/2026
Here is your weekly community corkboard!
Please DM if you would like your event to be featured in next week’s post.
04/05/2026
Here is your weekly community corkboard! Tune in on Friday, April 10th, at 1:00 PM for this week’s Engage Radio episode on WESU 88.1 FM.
Please DM if you would like your event to be featured in next week’s post.
04/03/2026
Thank you to everyone who came out to our first event, over 100 of you showed up and it meant everything. The conversation is just getting started. Join us Monday, April 6th at 5:00 PM for a panel on the future of American democracy featuring Connecticut’s Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas, CYPAC Founder Ryan Engels, and Professor Logan Dancey. Free and open to the public, Haveli India will be provided. RSVP in bio.
03/31/2026
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1 5:30 PM
As the nation approaches its 250th Anniversary, members of the Wesleyan community are coming together to explore what it means to be American, recognizing that engaging in this conversation is essential to strengthening democratic values and resisting the rise of authoritarianism. Join us for a panel discussion featuring Professors Laura Grappo, Khalil Johnson, Justin Peck, and Nicholas Whittaker.
03/23/2026
Join us this Wednesday for the JCCP Social Hour 🌟
Calling all students passionate about civic and community engagement—as well as our amazing interns, volunteers, and coordinators! Come connect, unwind, and build community with others who care about making an impact.
Enjoy an evening filled with:
🍹 Mocktails
🍜 Delicious Thai food
🎨 Crafting activities
🎲 Games & more!
Don’t miss out—bring a friend and come hang with us!