Civic Engagement and Conversation

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Artists and designers play a key role in building more democratic and equitable societies. RISD’s culture of civic engagement strives to promote healthy discourse and proactive, ethical action throughout our community.

Diverse programming across campus—from a voter registration drive to faculty and staff events centered on dialogue and understanding—offers opportunities to listen, share and learn across our differences and gives us a deeper appreciation for the variety of ways those in the RISD community live in and experience the world.

Resources

Cultural understanding

Web-based resources for faculty, staff and students to promote openness, learning and mutual understanding.

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Rhode Island School of Design supports resources that offer diverse perspectives and promote dialogue and understanding. The resources listed here originate from a variety of spaces outside of RISD. The listing of a resource does not constitute endorsement of or agreement with the views presented therein.

RISD Votes

Resources and more from RISD’s nonpartisan, institution-wide effort to educate, facilitate voter registration and get our community out to vote in local, state and national elections. 

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Time off to vote

At RISD, we recognize the fundamental importance of participating in public elections and encourage all employees to exercise their right to vote. We are committed to supporting our employees in this civic duty and ensuring they have the opportunity to make their voices heard.

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