Events

State of Young Philly 2017 Civic Engagement Fair on October 12

Join Citizen University CEO Eric Liu for a conversation about civic engagement and his new book: You’re More Powerful than You Think.

Mr. Liu is the founder of Citizen University and executive director of the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program. He served as an aide for President Bill Clinton and is a regular columnist for CNN. and a correspondent for TheAtlanticRegister online.

Each attendee will recieve a copy of his book: “You’re More Powerful than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen”.

This program is generously supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, hosted by the Pan-Asian American Community House, with co-sponsors Committee of SeventyYoung Involved Philadelphia and civic engagement partners SEAMAACPhilly Set GoHuddle Up Philly and Fair Districts PA who will be sharing opportunities to get engaged!

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