Edward Ginsberg Center Logo with Block M
Edward Ginsberg Center Logo with Block M

2025-2026 Learning in Community (LinC) Workshops

The Ginsberg Center offers multiple workshops to support students and staff who are working with communities through courses, student organizations or independently. Learning in Community (LinC) is an educational workshop and training series focused on supporting those interested in community engagement, social justice, democratic engagement, advocacy, activism and philanthropy. Sessions address one or more of the following areas:


  • Principles and Practice of Ethical Community Engagement
  • Democratic Engagement
  • Leadership for Social Change

In addition to our LinC Workshop Series, groups can also request individual workshops. For more information, or to submit a request for one of the below workshops, please visit our website: https://ginsberg.umich.edu/linc



Getting Informed: How Local Governance Works in Washtenaw County (October 27) - In Person

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Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning (Edward and Rosalie Ginsberg Center)

Who makes the every day policy decisions that shape your local community? What options do you have to influence your local elected representatives? In this session, you'll get to know how local government works in Washtenaw County, home to over 28 cities and townships including Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. From Sheriff to Water Resources Commissioner, you'll learn about each elected offices’ responsibilities, importance, and reason for being an elected office. Participants will leave with an understanding of the structure of local governance in Washtenaw County, and skills you can use to interact with any local government. Whether you're new to U-M or looking to get involved in local decision-making, this session is for you!

This special session is open to students, faculty and staff.

  • For participants who are:
  • New to University of Michigan and/or Washtenaw County
  • Interested in deepening civic engagement
  • Voters seeking applicable knowledge 
  • Interested in continued learning about Washtenaw County

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