Build your skills & your network!
Come together with other community-committed students from around the country for the 2023 Convening of Newman Civic Fellows. During the convening, you'll get to tighten your bonds with other Fellows, learn from civic and community engagement experts about organizing and making positive change, and experience hands-on democratic learning at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum. Each year, fellows say that this in-person convening is a highlight of the fellowship—we hope you'll join us!
October 5-7, 2023
Boston, Massachusetts
Registration is required. Please register by Friday, September 1.
Agenda
The agenda is a work in progress. Check back for updates as we confirm our speakers and sessions. For information about hotel, meals and transportation, please visit the Conference Logistics page.
Thursday, October 5
Aloft Boston Seaport District
4:00 PM |
Arrival |
4:30 PM |
Welcome & opening activity |
6:30 PM |
Buffet dinner |
Friday, October 6
Aloft Boston Seaport District & Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate
Morning |
Breakfast at hotel |
Morning activity at hotel |
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Depart for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate |
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Lunch |
Food truck lunch |
Afternoon |
Programming, tour & dialogue activity at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate |
5:00 PM |
Return to hotel |
Evening |
Dinner/evening on your own |
Saturday, October 7
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Morning |
Check out of hotel |
8:00 AM |
Depart for John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum |
8:30 AM |
Breakfast & Programming |
11:00 AM |
Explore the JFK Presidential Library & Museum The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world. Fellows will have an opportunity to tour the Museum, which portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President. |
12:00 PM |
Begin departing for airport |
We recommend departures flights any time after 2:00 pm.
Supported by The Allstate Foundation
Campus Compact is proud to offer this event in partnership with The Allstate Foundation.