The Seed Field

How Can Universities Support Democracy? With AW4D, Antioch Tries Many Ways

Episode Summary

The story of the creation and development of Antioch Works for Democracy, told through the voices of many of the key figures behind this effort.

Episode Notes

In May, Antioch University announced a robust set of democracy-promoting initiatives called Antioch Works for Democracy. Now, the effort’s six pillars are all in motion, from the announcement of twelve awardees from the Fund for Democratic Initiatives to the first Employee Days of Action to the many events being hosted through Education for Democracy, and more. In this special episode, we tell the story of the creation and development of Antioch Works for Democracy through the voices of many of the key figures behind this effort.

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If you’d like to find information about Antioch Works for Democracy, the place to go is the AW4D Libguide. You can find tabs for the six pillars there and detailed event listings along with registration instructions.

If you have any questions about Antioch Works for Democracy, please reach out to the organizing team at AW4D@antioch.edu

The interviews that make up this episode were recorded in June of 2024. Additional footage of Fund for Democratic Initiatives awardees discussing their projects was drawn from a recording of an event held of July 2, 2024.

 This episode was released on Aug 14, 2024.

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The Seed Field Podcast is produced by Antioch University

Host: Jasper Nighthawk

Editor: Johanna Case

Web Content Coordinator: Jen Mont

Work-Study Interns: Stefanie Paredes, Grace Kaufman, Lauren Arienzale, Dani LaPointe, Liza Wisner, Diana Dinerman, Natalie Obando, and Taiwana Shambley.

Additional Production Help: Karen Hamilton, Adrienne Applegate, Jamila Gaskins, Amelia Bryan, and Melinda Garland

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