Penn State

Consortium forSocial Movements and Education
Research and Practice

Events

Events

Apr 3, 2025
1:00PM
– 3:00PM
Zoom

This event will explore how learning and education shape graduate student organizing campaigns. It is often said that social movements are schools, that organizing is a process of learning and educating. Speakers will share insights on what and how people learn through and for organizing, highlighting the educational practices that emerge within unionization efforts.

The Consortium for Social Movements and Education Research and Practice

Past Events

Jan 31, 2025
1:00PM
– 2:30PM
Zoom

In this event, Dr. Jaeung Kim shared the empowering journey of education within the Korean Labor Movement. This engaging event delved into the methods and impact of workers educating their peers, fostering solidarity and strength within the community. The presenation offers invaluable insights and inspiration for activists, educators, and those simply curious about labor movements.

Apr 25, 2024
10:00AM
– 11:00AM
Memorial Lounge (Pasquerilla Spiritual Center)

In this event, organized by the Consortium for Social Movements and Education Research and Practice (CSMERP) and co-sponsored by the Center for Global Workers' Rights (CGWR) and the Department of Learning and Performance Systems, the distinguished speaker Karla Hernández-Mats, the president of the United Teachers of Dade (UTD), discussed how educators are fighting the restrictions on teaching and academic freedom.​

Apr 5, 2024
3:00PM
– 4:00PM
Zoom

We hosted a webinar titled "How to Get Your City Council to Pass a Gaza Ceasefire Resolution: Lessons from State College, PA", where we explored the strategies behind the successful campaign to get the State College Borough Council to unanimously pass a Gaza Ceasefire Resolution.