# civic engagement (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover civic engagement. Page: Feed: --- ## [Pilot Innovation Challenge inspires next generation of Oklahoma entrepreneurs](https://utulsa.edu/news/pilot-innovation-challenge-inspires-next-generation-of-oklahoma-entrepreneurs/) _2026-08-22 · daxsom · The University of Tulsa_ UTulsa’s inaugural Innovation Challenge gave high school students experience turning real-world challenges into practical solutions. Working in teams, students learned about customer discovery, prototyping and pitching while developing ideas that addressed accessibility, mobility, social connection and more. The initiative demonstrates how early exposure to innovation can build problem-solving… ## [Rachel Gold receives inaugural namesake award from Tulsa Schweitzer Fellowship](https://utulsa.edu/news/rachel-gold-receives-inaugural-namesake-award-from-tulsa-schweitzer-fellowship/) _2026-08-21 · daxsom · The University of Tulsa_ The University of Tulsa is celebrating a decade of impact through the Tulsa Schweitzer Fellowship with the creation of the Rachel Gold Impact Award, honoring the namesake for her leadership in founding and growing the Tulsa chapter of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship over its first decade. Presented this year during the Tulsa Schweitzer Fellowship’s 10th \[…\] ## [OP-ED: What Does Toronto Remember?](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/08/21/op-ed-what-does-toronto-remember/) _2026-08-21 · Lisa Ditschun · Spacing Toronto_ Lisa Ditschun is an artist, urbanist, educator, and PhD candidate at Trent University whose ongoing research-creation project, Cities for Seven Generations, examines relationships to place, memory, and urban futures. Most maps of Toronto tell us how to get somewhere. They focus on roads, transit lines, bike routes, neighbourhoods, and boundaries. Few maps ask what places Continue reading "OP-ED:… ## [Student advocacy helps mother secure emergency guardianship through B.C. Franklin Legal Clinic](https://utulsa.edu/news/student-advocacy-helps-mother-secure-emergency-guardianship-through-b-c-franklin-legal-clinic/) _2026-08-19 · bspoon · The University of Tulsa_ A client came to the B.C. Franklin Legal Clinic in The University of Tulsa’s College of Law seeking emergency guardianship of her 18-year-old son, who required full-time care due to severe intellectual disabilities, autism and significant behavioral challenges. Working with the client, UTulsa Law student Paula Carbin prepared and filed the necessary guardianship documents. But \[…\] ## [2026-27 SGA president, VP share goals, interests, excitement](https://utulsa.edu/news/2026-27-sga-president-vp-share-goals-interests-excitement/) _2026-08-19 · daxsom · The University of Tulsa_ Biological science seniors Bruce Bigler of Tulsa and Archit Dash of Reno, Nevada, will serve as The University of Tulsa’s Student Government Association (SGA) 2026-27 president and vice president, respectively. The two aim to prioritize campus values and enhance the future of student groups by encouraging collaboration and efficiency between organizations. SGA encourages growth for \[…\] ## [The Price of Silence](https://occupy25.com/2026/08/19/the-price-of-silence/) _2026-08-19 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ Silence feels comfortable in the moment, but history shows that its true cost is almost always paid by the generations that follow. ## [Mohammed Meysami: Using mathematics to build more trustworthy AI](https://utulsa.edu/news/mohammed-meysami-using-mathematics-to-build-more-trustworthy-ai/) _2026-08-18 · daxsom · The University of Tulsa_ New UTulsa faculty member Mohammed Meysami uses mathematics to make artificial intelligence more trustworthy and reliable. While AI can analyze data and answer questions quickly, it often does not explain how it reaches its conclusions or how confident it is in its answers. Meysami is creating mathematical frameworks that allow AI to estimate and report \[…\] ## [PODCAST: Spacing Radio 95, Saving Toronto](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/08/17/podcast-spacing-radio-95-saving-toronto/) _2026-08-17 · Spacing Radio · Spacing Toronto_ First: a little rant about Doug Ford’s island airport expansion plans, which have (at least for now) been grounded. Next, the book Saving Toronto: 10 City Builders Tell Us How is available now. It’s a collection of essays organized by themes like governance, transit, and housing. We asked public policy analyst Anne Golden and urban Continue reading "PODCAST: Spacing Radio 95, Saving Toronto" The… ## [From the Dean’s Desk: McFarlin Library, August 2026](https://utulsa.edu/news/from-the-deans-desk-mcfarlin-library-august-2026/) _2026-08-15 · daxsom · The University of Tulsa_ I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you, or welcome you back, to the University Libraries. Fall is an exciting time to be on campus, with many of you returning for another year and others joining The University of Tulsa community for the first time. As you settle into the semester, I encourage \[…\] ## [Training America’s future athletics industry leaders](https://utulsa.edu/news/training-americas-future-athletics-industry-leaders/) _2026-08-14 · daxsom · The University of Tulsa_ The Sports Leadership master’s program in The University of Tulsa’s Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences is beginning its fourth year. Conceived, developed and directed by Clinical Professor of Athletic Training Greg Gardner, the program enrolls approximately 40 students. “In creating a truly interdisciplinary curriculum, a core part of our mission was to equip \[…\] ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yU0bTHZfBlgA) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [Recent grad headed to Brooklyn following successful NYU exchange program](https://utulsa.edu/news/recent-grad-headed-to-brooklyn-following-successful-nyu-exchange-program/) _2026-08-12 · lab428 · The University of Tulsa_ At the encouragement of her faculty, political science alumna and Tulsa native Grace Deyoe (B.A. ’26) joined Professor Michael Mosher’s class on a study abroad trip to Japan. She loved the experience so much, that she decided to travel once again for her last semester at UTulsa, but this time she looked for a program \[…\] ## [Fear Is the Product](https://occupy25.com/2026/08/12/fear-is-the-product/) _2026-08-12 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ Fear has always been the most profitable product authoritarian politics has ever sold, and citizens don't have to keep buying it. ## [Stacy Leeds’ remarks during August 2026 tuition announcement](https://utulsa.edu/news/stacy-leeds-remarks-during-august-2026-tuition-announcement/) _2026-08-11 · mbush · The University of Tulsa_ In 1907, this city made a promise. Tulsa was young, booming and looking around to determine what it needed to be the kind of competitive city it wanted to be. The conclusion was that a great city needs a great university to step up as a primary partner. At that time, the Tulsa Commercial Club \[…\] ## [UTulsa now the most affordable private research university in America’s heartland](https://utulsa.edu/news/utulsa-now-the-most-affordable-private-research-university-in-americas-heartland/) _2026-08-11 · mbush · The University of Tulsa_ UTulsa announced Tuesday that annual undergraduate tuition and fees are moving from $54,000 to $25,000, making it the most affordable private research university in America’s heartland. ## [4 Types of Civic Engagement: Are We Participating in Society or Just Watching?](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/4-types-of-civic-engagement-are-we-participating-in-society-or-just-watching/) _2026-08-11 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Civic life depends on more than paying attention. The way we participate – or don’t – shapes who actually has influence. Pericles once told his fellow Athenians that a man who stays out of politics isn’t simply minding his own business, but is failing in his duty to the community. Civic disengagement wasn’t seen as (more...) The post 4 Types of Civic Engagement: Are We Participating in Society or… ## [What’s next for China’s economy?](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/whats-next-for-chinas-economy/) _2026-08-11 · lisagovey · Social Responsibility_ What’s next for China’s economy? Accounting for more than a third of the world’s population, China and India have the potential to wield enormous economic and political power. China is already vying with the US for the top spot in the global economy, and on some measures has surpassed it. By the middle of the century India may be number two. How will these countries navigate their growing roles on… ## [Next stop, Microsoft: Triple major graduate shares secrets for success](https://utulsa.edu/news/next-stop-microsoft-triple-major-graduate-shares-secrets-for-success/) _2026-08-10 · daxsom · The University of Tulsa_ When students start their college careers, they’re encouraged to “dream big” and “shoot for the stars.” Marina Katoh did just that. This spring, she graduated from The University of Tulsa with degrees in computer science, cybersecurity and mathematics before landing a job as a software engineer at Microsoft. Katoh came to UTulsa with plans to attend med school \[…\] ## [Exploring Liberty Plaza](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/08/07/exploring-liberty-plaza/) _2026-08-07 · Peter MacCallum · Spacing Toronto_ On the morning of July 22, CBC Radio news reported on a suspicious fire that had occurred overnight at a commercial plaza near Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road. Later that day, I viewed cable news footage of the fire scene and immediately recognized the location as Liberty Plaza, which I had photographed for my Continue reading "Exploring Liberty Plaza" The post Exploring Liberty Plaza… ## [Democracy Doesn’t Run Itself—It Runs Because We Do](https://occupy25.com/2026/08/06/democracy-doesnt-run-itselfit/) _2026-08-06 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ The strongest defense of the 2026 midterm elections is millions of informed citizens who volunteer, participate, and help protect the democratic process in their own communities. ## [UTulsa named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll](https://utulsa.edu/news/utulsa-named-to-phi-theta-kappas-2026-transfer-honor-roll/) _2026-08-05 · mbush · The University of Tulsa_ The University of Tulsa has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes institutions that demonstrate excellence in creating and supporting pathways for community college transfer students. This year, only 275 colleges and universities earned this prestigious designation. Institutions are evaluated using data from the National Student Clearinghouse along with data… ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GE9uMpEft0DQ) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Bridging the gap between houses and high-rises](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/08/05/bridging-the-gap-between-houses-and-high-rises/) _2026-08-05 · Conrad Speckert · Spacing Toronto_ Many of us want more sustainable, safe, affordable and accessible homes. Despite zoning and land use changes to allow multiplexes and small apartment buildings in more places, the reality is that such designs are not yet living up to their architectural potential. The reason, in part, is because the Ontario Building Code (OBC) makes it Continue reading "Bridging the gap between houses and… ## [You’re Not an Employee](https://occupy25.com/2026/08/05/youre-not-an-employee/) _2026-08-05 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ The government doesn't own the American people—the American people hire the government, and Election Day is the ultimate performance review. ## [Flood the Zone: How Misinformation Makes Truth Feel Impossible](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/flood-the-zone-how-misinformation-makes-truth-feel-impossible/) _2026-08-04 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Flooding the zone isn’t about making you believe one lie. It is about overwhelming the information environment until truth itself feels impossible. The most effective propaganda does not always tell you what to believe. Sometimes it leaves you unsure whether belief is possible at all. A few years ago, I wrote about information pollution and (more...) The post Flood the Zone: How Misinformation… ## [Ciaron Wilkinson appointed to European Museum Forum board of trustees](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/ciaron-wilkinson-appointed-to-european-museum-forum-board-of-trustees/) _2026-08-04 · lisagovey · Social Responsibility_ Ciaron Wilkinson appointed to European Museum Forum board of trustees Ciaron Wilkinson, Head of Partnerships and Engagement at Manchester Museum, has been appointed to the board of trustees for the European Museum Forum (EMF), organisers of the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA). Manchester Museum, part of The University of Manchester, was the EMYA winner in 2025 and Wilkinson replaces… ## [Zine gives space to unheard cycling voices (part 2)](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/07/30/zine-gives-space-to-unheard-cycling-voices-part-2/) _2026-07-30 · Sabat Ismail · Spacing Toronto_ Read part 1 of this conversation. Sabat Ismail (SI) met with Rachel Wang, Sylver Sterling, and Jess Nachman, creators and editors of the Journey Lines zine, to discuss the zine and its launch. The zine explores the art, experiences, and stories of queer trans black people of colour (QTBIPOC) cyclists in their own words. Rachel Continue reading "Zine gives space to unheard cycling voices (part 2)"… ## [Hasslers: How Difficult People Drain Time From Your Life](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/hasslers-how-difficult-people-drain-time-from-your-life/) _2026-07-29 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Difficult people don’t just drain your patience – they may also affect your health. New research on “hasslers” shows how persistent negative social strain can wear us down over time. The people around us aren’t just background characters in the movie of our lives. They are an integral part of the psychological and biological environment (more...) The post Hasslers: How Difficult People Drain Time… ## [Waiting for Someone Else](https://occupy25.com/2026/07/29/waiting-for-someone-else/) _2026-07-29 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ Democracy isn't waiting for a superhero—it survives only when ordinary people stop assuming somebody else will do the work. ## [The power of positive thinking, Toronto’s version](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/07/28/the-power-of-positive-thinking-torontos-version/) _2026-07-28 · John Lorinc · Spacing Toronto_ I can’t remember a moment when split-screen politics was quite as pronounced as it is right now. Consider: On Friday, the federal Liberals put Doug Ford’s ridiculous island airport expansion nightmare up on blocks, thanks, in large measure to an outpouring of negative feedback — 87,000 responses to the public consultation, the vast majority of Continue reading "The power of positive thinking,… ## [NEW ISSUE: Summer reading](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/07/28/new-issue-summer-reading/) _2026-07-28 · Dylan Reid · Spacing Toronto_ Summer is the season to pause, to take a break, to refresh body and mind. It’s generally understood that not as much will get done (with the exception of construction), that people may be absent in the flesh or at least in the spirit. The most fortunate may escape to the countryside and a cottage, Continue reading "NEW ISSUE: Summer reading" The post NEW ISSUE: Summer reading appeared first on… ## [Trump Is Building His Next Stolen-Election Lie Before the Votes Are Even Cast](https://occupy25.com/2026/07/28/trump-is-building-his-next-stolen-election-lie/) _2026-07-28 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ Trump’s revived 2020 election lies appear designed to delegitimize potential Republican losses in 2026 and prepare his followers to resist the constitutional consequences. ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OvL1lN8iWaA0) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [Zine gives space to unheard cycling voices (part 1)](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/07/23/zine-gives-space-to-unheard-cycling-voices-part-1/) _2026-07-23 · Sabat Ismail · Spacing Toronto_ Sabat Ismail (SI) met with Rachel Wang, Sylver Sterling, and Jess Nachman, creators and editors of the Journey Lines zine, to discuss the zine and its launch. The zine explores the art, experiences, and stories of queer trans black people of colour (QTBIPOC) cyclists in their own words. Rachel Wang (RW) (she/her) is an environmental Continue reading "Zine gives space to unheard cycling voices… ## [Ridgeway Plaza marks Mississauga’s evolution](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/07/22/ridgeway-plaza-marks-mississaugas-evolution/) _2026-07-22 · Kaede Ashizawa · Spacing Toronto_ The way spaces are designed influences how people socialize, build community, and go about their day-to-day lives, directly impacting how they commute, shop, and eat. That influence can manifest in unexpected ways, however, as the City of Mississauga is discovering through Ridgeway Plaza. Have you heard of the term “bed town”? It is used to Continue reading "Ridgeway Plaza marks Mississauga’s… ## [Stop Pretending This Is Normal](https://occupy25.com/2026/07/22/stop-pretending-this-is-normal/) _2026-07-22 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ Democracy rarely disappears all at once—it disappears when citizens begin treating the abnormal as if it's perfectly normal. ## [I’m a Lutheran: Doug Bennett](https://nclutheran.org/im-a-lutheran-doug-bennett/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=im-a-lutheran-doug-bennett) _2026-07-21 · NC Synod · North Carolina Synod_ This interview was originally published on the Living Lutheran website on June 16, 2026. Read the full article here. In 2012, my then-girlfriend, now my wife, Shelley, and I were visiting multiple churches in the Raleigh area. We came from different church backgrounds but had similar wants in a church. After our first visit to Good Shepherd, \[…\] The post I’m a Lutheran: Doug Bennett appeared first… ## [Dating Apps Are Confidence Black Holes: The Costs of Swipe-Based Romance](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/dating-apps-are-confidence-black-holes-the-costs-of-swipe-based-romance/) _2026-07-21 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ As real life gives us fewer places to meet, dating apps fill the gap – then quietly reshape how we experience attraction, rejection, and ourselves. The real win isn’t mastering the swipe; it’s finding someone worth logging off for. When did meeting new people become so difficult and weird? Where do people even go anymore (more...) The post Dating Apps Are Confidence Black Holes: The Costs of… ## [An open letter about jets at Toronto’s Island Airport](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/07/21/an-open-letter-about-jets-at-torontos-island-airport/) _2026-07-21 · Ron Soskolne & Howard Cohen · Spacing Toronto_ We are City Planners who have spent many years involved in the planning of Toronto’s downtown waterfront. We have also recently chosen to live there. We hope the Government of Canada will reject the Government of Ontario’s plan to expand Billy Bishop. Here’s why: Through their various governments and agencies, the people of Toronto have invested Continue reading "An open letter about jets at… ## [Glued to the Screen: Scrolling Hypnosis and the Allure of Easy Dopamine](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/glued-to-the-screen-scrolling-hypnosis-and-the-allure-of-easy-dopamine/) _2026-07-16 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Social media can pull us into automatic scrolling loops built on novelty, reward, and instant stimulation. Learn how to interrupt the habit and use social media more consciously. Social media can produce a trance-like state where we are no longer fully aware of what we’re doing. We’re just mindlessly scrolling, liking, and sharing. Many social (more...) The post Glued to the Screen: Scrolling… ## [LORINC: Brad Bradford continues his ‘city-is-on-fire’ routine](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/07/16/lorinc-brad-bradford-continues-his-city-is-on-fire-routine/) _2026-07-16 · John Lorinc · Spacing Toronto_ I’m old enough to remember when Brad Bradford’s pungent symbol of Toronto’s urban decay was the apparently misnamed Sankofa Square — according to him, a forlorn concrete trapezoid populated by addicts and the homeless, in which anxious parents hustle frightened children lest they witness acts of public depravity. Ah, the good old days. Now, we’ve Continue reading "LORINC: Brad Bradford continues… ## [Where the Hell Did Everybody Go?](https://occupy25.com/2026/07/15/where-the-hell-did-everybody-go/) _2026-07-15 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ An old Occupier asks why Americans are waiting for Democratic Party permission to protest Trump when the streets, the bottled water, and the reasons for showing up are already there. ## [Chicago Knew My Name Looks Back at the City and the Boy Who Once Walked Its Streets](https://occupy25.com/2026/07/15/chicago-knew-my-name-looks-back-at-the-city-and-the-boy-who-once-walked-its-streets/) _2026-07-15 · Dr. Potts · Occupy 2.5_ Cliff Potts & the AI Rebellion release Chicago Knew My Name, a deeply personal song reflecting on growing up in Chicago and the realization that what we often miss is not the city itself, but the person we were when we lived there. ## [Deacon Highben Authors Book](https://nclutheran.org/deacon-highben-authors-book/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deacon-highben-authors-book) _2026-07-13 · NC Synod · North Carolina Synod_ No single word or image conveys the mystery of God; we need many images in lively conversation and even then, all our language cannot capture the fullness of the living God. In Sing Many Names, scholar and musician Zebulon Highben invites the reader into conversation with the abundant images for God in the Bible, dedicating \[…\] The post Deacon Highben Authors Book appeared first on North Carolina… ## [BIG](https://fiercecommunity.substack.com/p/big) _2026-07-10 · Vanessa Burnett · Fierce Community_ There's Strength In Bigness, Even In The Midst Of Rising Chaos ## [Immigration & Refugee Ministry Grants Available](https://nclutheran.org/immigration-refugee-ministry-grants-available/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=immigration-refugee-ministry-grants-available) _2026-07-07 · Catherine Fink · North Carolina Synod_ North Carolina Synod congregations are invited to apply for $500–$1,000 mini-grants to support immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in their communities. Made possible through a $5,000 Peeler/Casey Grant awarded to the NC Synod Immigration & Refugee Ministry Team, these grants will be able to help address the immediate and immense needs of local immigrants, refugees, \[…\] The post Immigration &… ## [Picking A Lane](https://fiercecommunity.substack.com/p/picking-a-lane) _2026-07-03 · Vanessa Burnett · Fierce Community_ A Metaphor For Finding Focus In Overwhelm, Including For This Nonprofit ## [2027 ELCA Youth Gathering T-Shirt Design Contest](https://nclutheran.org/2027-elca-youth-gathering-t-shirt-design-contest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-elca-youth-gathering-t-shirt-design-contest) _2026-07-02 · NC Synod · North Carolina Synod_ Calling all North Carolina Synod youth artists, doodlers, designers, and creative thinkers! Imagine Your Design Here. Your artwork could become the official North Carolina Synod t-shirt for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering. We’re looking for a design that captures the spirit, energy, and faith of our synod’s youth as we journey together to Minneapolis. This \[…\] The post 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering… ## [We're Not Back Far Enough](https://fiercecommunity.substack.com/p/were-not-back-far-enough) _2026-07-01 · Vanessa Burnett · Fierce Community_ The Public Could Learn From First Responders About Getting Good Info To Make Decisions In Crisis ## [Icons Falling](https://fiercecommunity.substack.com/p/icons-falling) _2026-07-01 · Vanessa Burnett · Fierce Community_ What Do We Do In The Midst Of So Much Change? ## [Martin Harris Centre: Breaking Barriers](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/martin-harris-centre-breaking-barriers/) _2026-06-29 · gracebartholomew · Social Responsibility_ Martin Harris Centre: Breaking Barriers Alex Shaw, Arts Administration Manager at the Martin Harris Centre, recently won a Making a Difference Award in the Outstanding professional services for social responsibility category for Martin Harris Centre: Breaking Barriers. The Making a Difference Awards recognise those driving meaningful social and environmental impact across the University. Beyond… ## [Our new Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report highlights Manchester’s local and global impact](https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/our-new-sustainable-development-goals-sdg-report-highlights-manchesters-local-and-global-impact/) _2026-06-29 · lisagovey · Social Responsibility_ Our new Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report highlights Manchester’s local and global impact The University has recently published our latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report 2025- 2027 , showcasing how our research, teaching and learning, public and civic engagement, and operations are helping to deliver positive impact across all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals .… ## [Pivot Eve?](https://fiercecommunity.substack.com/p/pivot-eve) _2026-06-28 · Vanessa Burnett · Fierce Community_ Options In Troubled Times With Increasing Instability