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Hinckley Institute

10.27.25 Community in Action: Student Engagement and the Utah Prison Education Project


Monday, October 27, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Hinckley Institute of Politics,
260 South Central Campus Drive,
Room 2018,
Salt Lake City, UT, 84112
United States

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Presence, mentorship, and collaborative learning are more vital than ever. This panel highlights the central role of guided mentorship, collective praxis, and teamwork in advancing prison education at the

University of Utah. Students serving as interns, instructors, researchers, and staff of the Utah Prison Education Project will reflect on their experiences co-creating the program.

Panelists:

  • Lia Olive
  • Bhavika Malik
  • Sam Thilén
  • Daycy Gomez

Presented in Partnership with: 

  • The University of Utah Prison Education Project
  • The University of Utah Education Justice Lab
  • The University of Utah College of Humanities

Forum offered online and in the Hinckley Institute caucus room - Room 2018, Gardner Commons.

Pizza will be distributed to attendees at the beginning of the event. Please plan to arrive at the venue promptly.

 

The Hinckley Institute neither supports nor opposes the views expressed in this forum.