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2026 Cardin Center Events
Jun. 8: Democracy for the Future Series: Defending Truth in an Age of Misinformation
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Join us for a compelling discussion on freedom of information and its role in sustaining a healthy democracy. This third event of the signature Democracy for the Future series will bring together leading voices in journalism, law and public policy to explore transparency, accountability, and the public’s right to know in an evolving information landscape.
Aug 29: Civic Education and Constitution Day
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: College of Liberal Arts
Event type: Workshop
Sep 23: Democracy: Past, Present, and Future
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Auburn House
Event type: Constitutional Conversation
Oct 28: America First or Global Partner? Rethinking U.S. Leadership Abroad
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Science Complex
Event type: Democracy for the Future Event
Dec 17: Election Reform
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Auburn House
Event type: Constitutional Conversation
2027 Cardin Center Events
Jan 27: Governing Together: Civil Discourse after the Election
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: University Union
Event type: Democracy for the Future Event
Feb 26: Cardin Scholars Showcase
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
Location: Cook Library
Event type: Workshop
Apr 14: Chesapeake Bay: Environment, Policy and Sustainability
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Auburn House
Event type: Constitutional Conversation
May 13: Immigration Policy and American Democracy
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: South Campus Pavilion
Event type: Democracy for the Future Event