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The Civic STATE

by South Dakota State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Civic STATE, a podcast from South Dakota State University, brings you the people turning ideas into action in their communities. Each month, we meet students, faculty, alumni, scholars and community voices who are putting big ideas to work through public service and civic engagement. In the classroom and beyond, these conversations highlight what it means to participate in civic life and contribute to the public good. Our guests share what they are learning and doing—from research and creative projects to community initiatives and professional work that makes a difference beyond campus. Listen for thoughtful conversations that connect the ideas we explore in the arts, humanities and social sciences with the communities we live in, and consider what you might bring to your own public square.

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Episodes

  1. They Were There: Witnesses from Sept. 11 | The Civic STATE - Ep. 3

    This special episode of The Civic State remembers the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, with two firsthand witnesses: NPR producer J.J. Sutherland and former FBI counterterrorism agent John Richards. Recorded following a public panel held on South Dakota State University's campus on Sept.…

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  2. From Campus to Community | The Civic STATE - Ep. 2

    This episode explores how South Dakota State University's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences brings campus expertise into local communities. Our hosts sit down again with Dean David C. Earnest to discuss various initiatives that support South Dakotans, from free tax clinics and...

  3. What is Civic Life? | The Civic STATE - Ep. 1

    What does civic life actually mean, and why do the arts, humanities and social sciences matter to it? In the first episode of The Civic STATE, our hosts Anna DeGraff and Erik Ritter sit down with Dean David C. Earnest to explore what our college brings to the conversation and why understanding...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Civic STATE, a podcast from South Dakota State University, brings you the people turning ideas into action in their communities. Each month, we meet students, faculty, alumni, scholars and community voices who are putting big ideas to work through public service and civic engagement.

In the classroom and beyond, these conversations highlight what it means to participate in civic life and contribute to the public good. Our guests share what they are learning and doing—from research and creative projects to community initiatives and professional work that makes a difference beyond campus.

Listen for thoughtful conversations that connect the ideas we explore in the arts, humanities and social sciences with the communities we live in, and consider what you might bring to your own public square.

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South Dakota State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

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How many episodes does The Civic STATE have?

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What is The Civic STATE about?

The Civic STATE, a podcast from South Dakota State University, brings you the people turning ideas into action in their communities. Each month, we meet students, faculty, alumni, scholars and community voices who are putting big ideas to work through public service and civic engagement. In the...

How often does The Civic STATE release new episodes?

The Civic STATE has 3 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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The Civic STATE is created and hosted by South Dakota State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
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