Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement

Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement The Gephardt Institute fosters a vibrant culture of civic engagement across WashU with a vision of thriving communities in St. Louis and around the world.

Note: Washington University in St. Louis is a non-partisan, tax-exempt institution. The University is prohibited by law from engaging in the campaign of any candidate or political party. Individual students and student groups may engage in partisan activities, but they do not speak on behalf of the University. Listing of an event or activity herein does not constitute University sponsorship, support, or endorsement of any political candidate, political party, or political action committee.

As AI use continues to grow, governments, organizations, and individuals are confronting new legal and ethical questions...
09/17/2026

As AI use continues to grow, governments, organizations, and individuals are confronting new legal and ethical questions. We will grapple with these questions at this week’s Civic Café. Learn with a panel of experts who will discuss the most current questions and developments related to governing AI.

📆 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 5:30 - 7p.m.
📍 Stix House
🍽️ Dinner provided
➡️ RSVP at the link in bio.

This Civic Café is co-sponsored by the Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law and part of AI Perspectives Week.

A huge shout out to our facilitators, event volunteers and co-sponsors that helped make the Longest Table possible. We l...
09/16/2026

A huge shout out to our facilitators, event volunteers and co-sponsors that helped make the Longest Table possible. We love the diversity of perspectives and backgrounds you brought to the event.

Thank you to our event co-sponsors: Dialogue Across Difference (DxD), Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI), Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity
and the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics.

Gephardt is now hiring for a Full-Time Civic Engagement Manager!As the Civic Engagement Manager, you’ll lead strategies ...
09/15/2026

Gephardt is now hiring for a Full-Time Civic Engagement Manager!

As the Civic Engagement Manager, you’ll lead strategies and programs that engage WashU students in civic life year-round. This full-time role will oversee voter registration and engagement efforts, coordinate WashU Votes, develop civic learning and dialogue programs, and build partnerships across campus and the St. Louis community.

If you’re passionate about civic engagement, student leadership, community outreach, and creating meaningful opportunities for students to participate in democracy, we encourage you to apply! Check out jobs.washu.edu, Job Number: JR97344.

Are you registered to vote in the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections yet? Have you updated your voter registration recently? The O...
09/11/2026

Are you registered to vote in the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections yet? Have you updated your voter registration recently? The October 7 registration deadline in Missouri is fast approaching, and so are the voter registration deadlines in many other states. This is the perfect time to make sure you are ready to cast your ballot! 🗳️

🌟 Stop by our university-wide voter registration event on National Voter Registration Day, 9/17! The Gephardt Institute, , and our Voter Engagement Hub network will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the following locations to help you register to vote, update your voter registration if you've moved, and answer any questions you may have.

📍 Danforth Campus:
Whitaker Hall
Crowder Courtyard (Anheuser-Busch Hall)
Olin Library
Tisch Park
Mudd Field outside of Graham Chapel
The Underpass (S40)

📍Medical Campus:
Hope Plaza
4444 Forest Park Ave

The midterms are coming up, and campaign season is in full swing! Have you ever wondered about who puts together the ral...
09/10/2026

The midterms are coming up, and campaign season is in full swing! Have you ever wondered about who puts together the rallies, town hall meetings, factory tours, and other campaign events you see in the media? The answer: a small group of people called the advance team. Join us this upcoming Wednesday as we host Steven Jacques, a WashU alum and former Obama administration staffer, who has led hundreds of presidential campaign advance teams over thirty-six years in national politics.

📆 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 5:30 – 7 p.m.
📍 Stix House
🍽 Dinner provided
➡️ RSVP at the link in bio

St. Louis is home to a strong and vibrant immigrant community; however, immigration has become a nationally contentious ...
09/03/2026

St. Louis is home to a strong and vibrant immigrant community; however, immigration has become a nationally contentious political topic and the recent policy changes have impacted our region’s immigrant communities. Join us as we host leaders representing local organizations that support the St. Louis immigrant community to discuss the work they do and how recent policy changes have affected their missions.

📆 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 5:30 – 7 p.m.
📍 Stix House
🍽️ Dinner provided
➡️ RSVP at the link in bio.

Expand your circle at the Longest Table!📆 Sept. 2, 5-6:30 p.m., check-in 4:30 p.m.📍 Tisch ParkThe Longest Table brings t...
08/26/2026

Expand your circle at the Longest Table!

📆 Sept. 2, 5-6:30 p.m., check-in 4:30 p.m.
📍 Tisch Park

The Longest Table brings together people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and interests, not just to share a meal, but to envision ideas for social change and build relationships that support working toward a shared vision. Attendees join a table, and Gephardt Institute staff and campus partners serve as dialogue facilitators to create an intentional, supportive, and creative space. Participants are encouraged to sit with guests they don’t know for the best experience.

Event registration information is now live at https://bit.ly/4wuKP57. Registration is strongly recommended! Unregistered participants will be permitted to join the event until we reach capacity.

We are grateful to our 2026 event partners, Dialogue Across Difference (DxD), the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI), the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity, and the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics.

🌟 Have you met WashU Votes exec? These student leaders are back on campus to help you register to vote, request your abs...
08/25/2026

🌟 Have you met WashU Votes exec? These student leaders are back on campus to help you register to vote, request your absentee ballot, and answer all of your voting questions! WashU Votes leads our peer-to-peer strategy to promote voter engagement and education for undergraduates at WashU.

Interested in learning more? WashU Votes holds weekly GBMs and offers opportunities to volunteer both on and off campus. Visit for accessible voting information and ways to get involved, or email [email protected] with any questions! 🗳️

🔗 For general voting information, visit vote.washu.edu.

Two weeks away! Join us for the fourth annual Longest Table event, kicking off the academic year over a delicious dinner...
08/19/2026

Two weeks away! Join us for the fourth annual Longest Table event, kicking off the academic year over a delicious dinner and civic dialogue with friends old and new.

📆 Sept. 2, 5-6:30 p.m., check-in 4:30 p.m.
📍 Tisch Park

The Longest Table brings together people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and interests not just to share a meal but to envision ideas for social change and build relationships that support working towards a shared vision. Attendees join a table, and Gephardt Institute staff and campus partners serve as dialogue facilitators to create an intentional, supportive, and creative space. Participants are encouraged to sit with guests they don’t know for the best experience.

Registration information is now live at https://bit.ly/4wuKP57. Event registration is strongly recommended! Walk-up participants will be permitted to join the event until we reach capacity.

We are grateful to our 2026 event partners, Dialogue Across Difference (DxD), the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI), the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity, and the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics.

It's more than a meal- it's a conversation that matters. Join us for the fourth annual The Longest Table!📆 Sept. 2, 5-6:...
08/12/2026

It's more than a meal- it's a conversation that matters. Join us for the fourth annual The Longest Table!

📆 Sept. 2, 5-6:30 p.m., check-in 4:30 p.m.
📍 Tisch Park

The Longest Table brings together people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and interests not just to share a meal but to envision ideas for social change and build relationships that support working towards a shared vision. Attendees join a table, and Gephardt Institute staff and campus partners serve as dialogue facilitators to create an intentional, supportive, and creative space. Participants are encouraged to sit with guests they don’t know for the best experience.

Registration information is now live at https://bit.ly/4pJ08Et. Event registration is strongly recommended! Walk-up participants will be permitted to join the event until we reach capacity.

We are grateful to our 2026 event partners, Dialogue Across Difference (DxD), the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI), the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity, and the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics.

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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