27th Annual Envisioning California Conference: "Our Voices: Advancing Civic Engagement in California"

  • October 07, 2016
  • (PDT)
  • Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, Downtown Sacramento

Envisioning California

You're invited to join the Center for California Studies, Sacramento State and the IAP2 Los Angeles (Emerging) Chapter for a full day of exploring California at the 27th annual Envisioning California Conference, Our Voices: Advancing Civic Engagement in California. The day will include:

  • Engaging panel discussions on Civic Engagement in California;
  • A buffet lunch and Keynote Panel by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Secretary of State Alex Padilla & Assembly Member Susan Eggman, and moderated by Beth Ruyak of Capital Public Radio; and
  • An afternoon reception with samples served by California winemakers and brewers.

Keynote Speakers


Panel topics will include:

  • Government By The People: California’s Experience with Ballot Initiatives and Referenda
  • The Road to California’s Voting Reforms: From Open Primaries to Motor Voter Registration
  • The ABCs of Civic Education: Teaching the Next Generation
  • Local Engagement and Connecting with our Citizenry
  • More Than Elections: Democratic Participation Among Young Adults and New Voters
  • How will California's Changing Electorate Vote on November 8th?

Friday, October 7, 2016
Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
Downtown Sacramento

Register by September 26th through Eventbrite or through Facebook.

This event is sponsored by the Center for California Studies at Sacramento State. Learn more!

Questions: Contact the Center for California Studies at 916-278-6906 or calstudies@csus.edu or see the Center’s conference webpage.


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