At a time when civics engagement and civic education are more important than ever, the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University has partnered with the City of La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department to offer their popular series of Rebuilding American Civics classes once again, which are free and open to the public. Facilitator, Sam Scinta designed this program to provide civics education and discussion for community members.
Dates and Times
- May 7 – "It's Time to Address Financial Election Integrity in Wisconsin"
- May 14, 21 – Regularly scheduled program
- All three classes will be held at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center.
- Noon–1:15 p.m.
Location: Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, 1433 Rose Street
Recommended age group: Adults 18+
Cost: Classes are free and open to the public.
Registration deadline
Register one day prior to a session by calling 608-789-8640. Sessions are offered a la carte; feel free to attend one or more sessions.
-
Minimum # of participants required to hold the class: 2
-
Maximum # of participants: 30
Curriculum
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States. It was written in 1787 and signed on September 17, 1787. For both sessions, Sam will be discussing the Constitution from beginning to end, the meaning and context; and, how it operates in our current world.
Session 1
Please see above for dates, time and location.
Session 2
Please see above for dates, time and location.
Civics and Cinema presents: Dr. Strangelove
Tuesday, June 10, 5 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. movie begins
Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria, 117 4th St. N.
Civics and Cinema is a new program devoted to sharing classic movies, bringing the community together, and fostering civic conversations. The program is sponsored by the Rivioli Theater, Rebuilding American Civics, and the DB Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University. Join Sam Scinta and Rick Kyte for a brief introduction to the classic film, followed by a viewing and conversation. Learn more here.
Meet the Facilitator
Sam Scinta, Founder of IM Education
Adjunct Professor, Viterbo and UW La Crosse
Creator, Rebuilding American Civics
Sam Scinta is the publisher of Fulcrum Publishing, a leading independent book publisher. He received his JD from the University of Denver and worked as a public finance attorney, before joining Fulcrum as associate publisher; soon thereafter, he was named president and publisher. In 2015, Sam founded IM Education, Inc., a nonprofit focusing on education programming. He is a lecturer in the Servant Leadership Program at Viterbo University and the Political Science Department at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. He currently serves on several boards in the Western Wisconsin region.
What Participants Are Saying
“Every morning I watch the news, and after participating in these classes, I understand nuances and complexities that I had not even noticed before.”
"Instructor Sam Scinta’s ability to tie together current events and history is something you won’t want to miss!"