Public Lecture: Civil Society Under Pressure and the Loss of Nonprofit Civil Liberties

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30 - 730 PM
Hinckley Institute of Politics

Featured Lecturer: Dr. Jennifer Alexander

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jennifer Alexander, Visiting Professor in the School of Public Affairs, for a timely discussion examining the challenges and opportunities facing civil society, the pressures confronting nonprofit organizations, and their implications for the future of democratic governance.

As nonprofit organizations navigate an increasingly complex political and social environment, this lecture will provide important insights into their evolving roles and the opportunities for strengthening communities and democratic institutions.

Community Panel Conversation: From Insight to Impact

Following the lecture, we will bring together nonprofit and community leaders for an engaging panel discussion that translates research into practice. Panelists will reflect on the challenges facing their organizations, share strategies for building resilience, and explore opportunities for advancing their missions in a changing environment.

Our featured panelists include:

* Felecia Maxfield, Former CEO, Utah Global Diplomacy
* Linda Lartigue, Executive Director, Alliance Community Services
* Merinda Cutler, Executive Director, Unsheltered Utah

RSVP Today!

We encourage you to attend this special celebration of our MPA Program’s 50th anniversary. Whether your interests lie in public administration, public policy, nonprofit leadership, advocacy, or international affairs, this event offers an opportunity to engage with important issues shaping the future of public service.

Please register using the link below to help us plan for the event:

👉 ⁠CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you and continuing the conversation about the future of public service, nonprofit leadership, and democratic governance.