Forum Encore! From Campus to Capitol: the future of civic engagement in CT

Tue Feb 03 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

Hartford Public Library, Downtown Library | Hartford

The Connecticut Forum
Publisher/HostThe Connecticut Forum
Forum Encore! From Campus to Capitol: the future of civic engagement in CT
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Forum Encore! exploring the future of civic engagement in CT. Feb 3, 11AM, Hartford Public Library. Free and open to the public.
About this Event

This event is presented in partnership with: Connecticut Public and the UConn School of Public Policy

Join The Connecticut Forum for a timely Forum Encore! conversation exploring the importance of civic engagement and what you can do to get involved.This dynamic discussion builds on ideas raised at The Connecticut Forum on Democracy and the Future of the Parties, featuring Pete Buttigieg in conversation with Jonah Goldberg.Featuring

  • Stephanie Thomas, Connecticut Secretary of the State
  • Ryan Engels, UConn student leader
  • Frankie Graziano, Host, The Wheelhouse on Connecticut Public (Moderator)

Together, they’ll examine the evolving role of young people in democracy, the pathways from campus activism to community and political leadership, and what the future of civic engagement looks like in Connecticut.

A light lunch will be available following the discussion.

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Hartford Public Library, Downtown Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, United States

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