Now more than ever, it is important to be civically active. Starting this year The #FrankChurch Insitute is endeavoring to answer the question: How do Democracies Survive and Thrive in the 21st Century?
We are proud to bring these programs to @BoiseState
(Thread on our mission)

There's no denying that American democracy has been tested, not just in the previous four years, but multiple times in the modern era. Using American responsibly was a trademark of Senator Frank Church's Career.

He gave this quote at the celebration of the nation's bicentennial

Today we carry on this legacy by engaging in public intellectualism. We do this by organizing events, free and open to the public, featuring the brightest minds in foreign policy and democracy.

Some of our previous disguished guests below:

. @SecBlinken - current Secretary of State
@McFaul - Former U.S. ambassador to Russia
@repdonnaedwards - Former Congresswoman of Maryland

Other notable speakers have included:
Ken Wollack - Former President of @NDI
@AKendallTaylor - Current Russia Director at the National Security Council
@A_Sloat - Current Europe Director on the National Security Council
And many other distigushed guests we will highlight soon

Another critical component of our work is supporting students who wish to pursue careers in public service. We fund scholarships and help organize experiential learning opportunities like Model United Nations

We will use the opportunity of this moment to share with everyone lessons from Senator Church's Work, critical additions to public discourse, and stories of success from our future global leaders. https://www.boisestate.edu/sps-frankchurchinstitute/

Now that you know a little more about us, come join us for our first discussion of the new year! Next Friday at 10am mountain time, we will be hosting @jonathanalter and @CharlotteAlter to be interviewed by Boise State President Emeritus @BobKustra

https://www.boisestate.edu/sps-frankchurchinstitute/fridays-with-frank/

Folks who pre-register will be entered to win a copy of either one of their new books:
His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life
Or
The Ones We've Been Waiting For: How a New Generation of Leaders will Transform America
https://boisestate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JTG1lHpGRQ-IyXEI0ihBCQ

And remember! We can produce these wonderful events because of the support of our community members. If you believe in our mission to support and build democracy through public intellectualism, please consider a donation to the #FrankChurch Institute.
https://give.boisestate.edu/frankchurch