Highlights.


Robert Putnam speaks to the summit attendees.
Robert Putnam.
Summit Success
For three days, university presidents, administrators, faculty and chaplains convened with Hillel professionals, students of all faiths, noted authors, sociologists, philanthropists and community leaders to discuss civility and the college student. Nearly 30 sessions, panels and lectures focused on the university's role in creating a more civil society.
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Additional Coverage:
PDF. Summit 2008 Schedule (PDF File)

PDF. Summit 2008 Compendium
(PDF File 2.6MB)

 PDF. Transcript - Diana Chapman Walsh Address (PDF File)

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PowerPoint File.Opening Presentation - 'Civil Society Quotes'
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"Voices of the Summit"

"Is the Presidential Personal?"

"David Einhorn: Promote Civil Society"

"Hillel Names Student Exemplars"

"Hillel Receives Largest Grant in History"

"Summit Speakers Focus on 'Bonding' and 'Bridging'"

"Panel Asks: Does Civic Engagement Help or Hinder the College Experience?"


Summit 2008 is made possible by a generous grant from the Einhorn Family Charitable Trust, fostering tolerance, understanding, and a more civil society.Hillel - Distinctively Jewish - Universally Human.