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    Welcome to the Center for Civic Leadership

    The Center for Civic Leadership (CCL) is a nationally recognized institute for citizen leadership development. Through its many programs, the CCL provides high quality educational programs and initiatives designed to enhance civic leadership capabilities among participants.

    “We must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and begin the work of remaking America.”
    Barack Obama
    – Barack Obama,
    January 20th, 2009


    We accept President Obama’s call to “remake America” by developing and inspiring the next generation of citizens and citizen leaders who will address the many issues facing our nation. Our purpose is to create a new generation of Americans who empower themselves and have the skills and capabilities to act on behalf of the greater good.

    Upcoming Events

    American Association of University Women (AAUW) Feb. 1st
    Roosevelt Elementary School Soup Supper and Carnival Volunteering  Feb. 3-4
    Times Talk: Human Rights Issues: Child Soldiering Feb. 8th
    Red Hand Day Feb. 9th
    Model United Nations Conference Feb. 15-18
    Finding Common Ground: Abortion Prolife and Prochoice Feb. 22nd
    American Association of University Women (AAUW) Feb. 28th
    Mock Election Feb. 29th

    News & Awards

    KS Corps Teams Up with KSU Alt. Break and Heads to Reading
    Service project offers kids' birthday boxes
    Tigers in Service success in Atlanta
    The Center for Civic Leadership is looking for Interns
    Tigers in Service to go to Atlanta
    Red Flag campaign begins on campus
    Warning signs abound
    FHSU students to celebrate Gutenberg Day

    Awards & Accolades