Project Director Elizabeth Lynn led a two-day summer seminar at Ogethorpe University in Atlanta on "The Humanities and Civic Engagement." The seminar brought together Oglethorpe faculty with staff from the University's new Center for Civic Engagement to explore the practice of civic reflection as a key role for the humanities in the current movement to foster civic engagement.

"Fantastic!" commented one participant afterward. "The texts were so useful in framing the discussion. We also walked out, I believe, with a sense of purpose. This does not, of course, mean that we have an answer, but rather we are less anxious about asking questions." Wrote another, "I am thinking about where readings and discussions of civic engagement can fit into my curriculum and courses. I am more inspired to participate and encourage others in service."