About this event
Meet new people and engage in thoughtful conversation over lunch!
DISCUSSION ABOUT THE ROLES OF INDIVIDUALISM, VOLUNTEERISM AND CITIZENSHIP
11:30-12:00pm registration & networking (*bring your own lunch, we will
supply drinks & desserts)
12:00-1:30pm program
Individualism and volunteerism have special significance for Americans, and yet the two ideas are often topics of animated debate. According to Alexis de Tocqueville, individualism rightly understood and a healthy sense of volunteerism may be keys to democracy’s success and to good citizenship.
This program is made possible by the generous support of Oregon Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Oregon Cultural Trust and www.Idealist.org.