Hall Family Speaker Series: Eric Liu

Citizenship and Political Empowerment

The Rivers School, in partnership with Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life, welcomes renowned author, civic engagement advocate, and popular TED Talk speaker Eric Liu to Weston, Massachusetts for a presentation on the topic of civic engagement in challenging times. A speaker who has been described as “phenomenal,” “amazing,” and “moving,” Liu speaks across the political divide as he encourages Americans to find a way forward together by becoming active participants in our country’s civic processes.

Please join us for an evening of engaging, important conversation. Come early to participate in a wine and cheese reception. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited so an RSVP is recommended.

Read more about the event here.

Details

Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019
Time: Wine and cheese reception at 6:15 p.m.; Presentation at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Campus Center, The Rivers School, 333 Winter Street, Weston
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Cost: Free and open to the public

“Democracy only works when enough of us believe democracy works.” --Eric Liu

In the TED Talk video above, which celebrates the city as a civic institution, Eric Liu introduces his fundamental understanding of what civics is and why it is valuable in today’s social and political climate. In the video below, which ran in early September on CBS, Liu offers his thoughts on the concept of patriotism.

Eric Liu’s visit to campus was organized by The Center for Community and Civic Engagement at The Rivers School. It was made possible through funding provided by The Hall Family Speaker Series. Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life is a partner in the event and a primary co-sponsor of the event reception.

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