Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership

At the Davenport Institute, we believe that #PolicyBeginsWithPeople, and all that we do supports this mission.

Our outstanding graduate assistant, Abigail Scott, and our Assistant Director, Pooja Di Giovanna co-authored a piece in Catalyst Voices on Innovative #CommunityEngagement on Fiscal Issues. Read the article below: https://catalyst.independent.org//community-engagement-fi/

Register for the Davenport Institute #SmartCommunities Professional Certificate Program. Technology has changed governmentmake sure you have all of the tools to lead your smart community! Follow this link to register: https://bit.ly/3pHWwmC

Register today for Pepperdine School of Public Policy's free online event on "Pro-Working Class Economic #Policy." Speaker Andrew Puzder and SPP Dean Pete Peterson will discuss how #policymakers should be thinking about "getting America back to work." Follow this link to learn more and register: https://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu//what-is-a-pro-working

Earn a professional certificate in Leading #SmartCommunities. Hosted in partnership with The Pepperdine School of Public Policy, this virtual program covers numerous topics on new technologies, digital knowledge, and skills. #OurFutureBelongstoCities Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/3pHWwmC

Join Pepperdine School of Public Policy for #WavesRun2021! Leading up to Pepperdine University's annual #Give2Pepp Day, Waves Run 2021 encourages the community to get moving! You can pick dates and times that work for you, and upon completion, you will receive a finisher's bundle as well as a downloadable race bib, pep talk videos from Pepperdine personalities, and nutrition and fitness information along the way! Register with this link: https://engage.pepperdine.edu/s/lt-event

We are excited to announce that registration for our Winter 2021 Virtual Certificate in Leading #SmartCommunities is now open! Join us and Pepperdine School of Public Policy on Tuesdays from 3-5:30 pm (Feb 23-March 23) for our program led by Dr. Jonathan Reichental, and become a champion for digital change! Follow the link below to register: https://engage.pepperdine.edu/s/lt-event

Here’s what a Professional Certificate alumnus had to say about our Virtual Program in #PublicEngagement! We are still accepting apps for our Tuesday cohort, which runs Jan 19th-Feb 16th. #Applynow through the link below before spots fill. #policybeginswithpeople https://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu//certificate-public-/

In celebration of #MLKDay, join the free event, "Getting History Right: Civil Rights Activism on the Central Coast" tomorrow from 4-6 pm. Pepperdine School of Public Policy Dean Pete Peterson will be moderating this conversation. Register today: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/7245653396291360268

Our Virtual Professional Certificate in Advanced #PublicEngagement kicks off in just over a week! With still a few spots left, we encourage you to apply and become a better #localgov leader in 2021 because #policybeginswithpeople! Apply here today: https://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu//certificate-public-/

Two of the honorees for the Pepperdine University 2020 Outstanding Alumni in #Healthcare are Pepperdine School of Public Policy alumni! We are proud of all of the honorees who are making "waves" in healthcare!

Pepperdine School of Public Policy is co-hosting the Strategic Government Resources 2021 Servant Leadership Conference. Register to hear Keynote Speaker General Jim Mattis discuss what he learned about leadership along the way to becoming a Four-Star General and the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Also, participate in sessions with several other inspiring #servantleaders! Register today: https://www.governmentresource.com//sgr-servant-leadership

Want to be a better #localgov leader in 2021? We invite you to apply for our Professional Certificate Program! There are still a few spots open in each of our January cohorts for local government leaders looking to make a difference in their communities! #policybeginswithpeople Apply now: https://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu//certificate-public-/

#Electionday is tomorrow! The Davenport Institute is happy to provide resources so that you can remain informed and engaged in the #democraticprocess. Visit the link below for our resources page on navigating the #2020Election. https://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu//election-resources.htm

Have you heard about our Digital Yard Sign Initiative, launched in partnership with WeavingCommunity? Our goal is to flood social media with positive messages and words of encouragement to those in our #localcommunities! Visit the link below to learn how you can participate in #WeavingCommunity during these difficult times by downloading and sharing out our yard sign templates like the one pictured here. https://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu//convening/weaving-com

The Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) 2020 Virtual Convening kicks off on November 12th! Programing includes a panel on #ElectionSecurity as well as a panel on Social, Environment Justice. For more information, and to register, visit this link: https://newamerica.cvent.com//registration-ca862fbecf88462

Knowing how to host a successful webinar is so important during the pandemic. Here are Six Tips for Hosting Great #GovernmentWebinars by GovLoop! https://www.govloop.com//6-tips-for-hosting-great-governm/

The Davenport Institute Team is participating in the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) Virtual Annual Conference this week! Make sure to stop by our exhibitor booth and join our #networking hour from 12:30-1:30 pm today (Zoom details on our exhibitor profile).

A great article from Engaging Local Government Leaders on innovation and creativity in #localgov https://elgl.org/fixing-governments-creativity-problem/

Join Pepperdine School of Public Policy Student #ICMA and the Davenport Institute on Monday for a panel discussion on Homelessness in California! For SPP students, this discussion will count toward your professional development credits. Learn more, and RSVP here: https://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/davenport-inst/events/

Join us tomorrow from 12-1:30 pm for a discussion on #LawEnforcement and #PublicPolicy. This Virtual #DavenportDiscussion, sponsored by Pepperdine School of Public Policy Student #ICMA, will be a semi-structured panel discussion about the complexities of law enforcement policy in today’s climate. Visit this link for more information and to register: https://bit.ly/34fI5h5

Don't forget to register to join our Leading #SmartCommunities Professional Certificate Program led by Dr. Jonathan Reichental beginning on October 27th! Only a few spots left - register here today: https://bit.ly/2SzdBAf

With the #2020election right around the corner, the Davenport Institute has compiled a list of resources, webinars, and research for keeping informed and engaged in the #democraticprocess. View the 2020 Election Resources page by clicking the link below: https://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu//election-resources.htm

Join the Pepperdine School of Public Policy free Virtual event, American Identity Post #2020Elections, with presenter Timothy Carney, tomorrow at 9:30 am. Click the link below to register: https://engage.pepperdine.edu/s/lt-event

Interested in learning how to lead a #SmartCommunity? Learn from leaders in #govtech, and become a champion for digital change! Register today to participate in our Leading #SmartCommunities Certificate Program led by Dr. Jonathan Reichental! To register, visit: https://engage.pepperdine.edu/s/lt-event

"There are two ways to respond to the social conditions created by the pandemic: stay as you are or innovate." Check out this piece on creative engagement by our Assistant Director Pooja Di Giovanna in Catalyst Voices at the Independent Institute featuring Letters Against Isolation, West Linn Public Library, & Palmdale, CA.