2020 Civic Action Academy: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2020 Civic Action Academy! We are thrilled to have you with us in the virtual space this year. We’ve planned a day of inspiring speakers and thoughtful discussions designed to support you in reflecting on your relationship to civic action and establishing your own path to individual and collective changemaking.

12:45pm CST

Affinity Group Meeting #1

Meet your affinity group members and set intentions for the day ahead.

Locate joining information for each meeting in the corresponding Slack channels or on page 7 of the event handbook.

Affinity Group Options:

BIPOC: A space for Black, Indigenous, and people of color attendees to connect, reflect, and process.
First-generation: A space for first-generation college students (current students or first-gen graduates) to connect, reflect, and process.
LGBTQ+: A space for LGBTQ+ attendees to connect, reflect, and process.
Unpacking 2020: A space for attendees of any identities or interests to connect and debrief current events.

These groups will be facilitated by our Student Leadership Committee members and IAMNCC staff.

Moderators

Khamedriah Grimes

Student Leadership Committee Member

Khamedriah Grimes (she, her, hers) is a sophomore at Buena Vista University. A Psychology and Spanish double major, Khamedriah is President of both the Black Student Union and the Psychology Club. She is also a member of Sigma Delta Phi and Psi Chi Honor Societies and a tour guide... Read More →

Lauren Imhoff

Student Leadership Committee Member

Originally from Keota, Lauren Imhoff (she, her, hers) is a sophomore at Mount Mercy University. An AmeriCorps State member with Iowa and Minnesota Campus Compact, Lauren supports and advocates for low-income, minority, and first-generation first-year students at Mount Mercy. She... Read More →

Aiyana Rouse

Student Leadership Committee Member

Friday November 13, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
Zoom

Breakout

3:30pm CST

Affinity Group Meeting #2

Reflect on the day and prepare to translate your learning and inspiration into action.

Locate joining information for each meeting in the corresponding Slack channels or on page 7 of the event handbook.

Affinity Group Options:

BIPOC: A space for Black, Indigenous, and people of color attendees to connect, reflect, and process.
First-generation: A space for first-generation college students (current students or first-gen graduates) to connect, reflect, and process.
LGBTQ+: A space for LGBTQ+ attendees to connect, reflect, and process.
Unpacking 2020: A space for attendees of any identities or interests to connect and debrief current events.

These groups will be facilitated by our Student Leadership Committee members and IAMNCC staff.

Moderators

Khamedriah Grimes

Student Leadership Committee Member

Lauren Imhoff

Student Leadership Committee Member

Aiyana Rouse

Student Leadership Committee Member

Speakers

Isaac Newsome, Jr.

Program Coordinator, Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact

Isaac’s primary role at Iowa and Minnesota Campus Compact is to support the development and success of our part-time AmeriCorps members. In May 2019, he graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Master of Arts in post-secondary education. His background included academic... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Zoom

Breakout