The Kozmetsky Center of Excellence Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Carriage House Space
The reimagined space will serve as a hub for the advancement of student civic engagement and democratic participation through policy internships, public conversations, experiential learning projects and initiatives rooted in Holy Cross values.
The new location will enhance the Kozmetsky Center’s mission to embed civics by integrating civic learning through academic and co-curricular experiences, train leaders through the Kozmetsky Faculty Fellows Program and future summer civic camps and build access by expanding outreach to K-12 students and Austin community members. In addition, the workspace will be utilized to host civic forums, speaking engagements with elected officials and livestream viewings of Austin City Council meetings. Students, faculty and staff will have access to resources essential for comprehending what and who is on the ballot for future local and state elections
The building is also home to multiple podcast booths utilized for the production of podcast. The student-and-faculty-led podcast provides a public platform for storytelling through interviews with political experts and sharing research or public engagement experiences.
"The Carriage House provides more than just a new home for the Kozmetsky Center. It gives us a dynamic space where students can practice democracy in action on their path towards becoming our next generation of civic leaders shaping our communities with purpose."
