At a time when civics engagement and civic education are more important than ever, the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University has partnered with the City of La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department to offer their popular series of Rebuilding American Civics classes once again, which are free and open to the public.  Facilitator, Sam Scinta designed this program to provide civics education and discussion for community members. 

Dates and Times

• Feb. 12 (Black River Beach Neighborhood Center); Feb. 19 (Omni Center); Feb. 26 (Black River Beach Neighborhood Center); March 12 (Omni Center); March 19 (Black River Beach Neighborhood Center); March 26 (Omni Center).  
• Noon–1:15 p.m.

Location: Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, 1433 Rose Street, La Crosse and Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Rd. Onalaska. 

Recommended age group: Adults 18+

Cost: Classes are free and open to the public. 

Registration deadline

Register one day prior to a session by calling 608-789-8640. Sessions are offered a la carte; feel free to attend one or more sessions.

• Minimum # of participants required to hold the class: 2

• Maximum # of participants: 30 

Curriculum
​​​​Session 1

Feb. 12 - Topic coming soon   
Feb. 19 - Topic coming soon     
Feb. 26 - Topic coming soon  

Session 2

March 12 - Topic coming soon 
March 19 - Topic coming soon 
March 26 - Topic coming soon  

Civics and Cinema

Duck Soup 
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5 p.m. 
Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria, 117 4th St. N.  

Civics and Cinema is a new program devoted to sharing classic movies, bringing the community together, and fostering civic conversations. The program is sponsored by the Rivioli Theater, Rebuilding American Civics, and the DB Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University. Join Sam Scinta and Rick Kyte for a brief introduction to the classic  film, followed by a viewing and conversation. Learn more. 

Meet the Facilitator

Sam Scinta, Founder of IM Education
Adjunct Professor, Viterbo and UW La Crosse
Creator, Rebuilding American Civics

Sam Scinta is the publisher of Fulcrum Publishing, a leading independent book publisher. He received his JD from the University of Denver and worked as a public finance attorney, before joining Fulcrum as associate publisher; soon thereafter, he was named president and publisher. In 2015, Sam founded IM Education, Inc., a nonprofit focusing on education programming. He is a lecturer in the Servant Leadership Program at Viterbo University and the Political Science Department at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. He currently serves on several boards in the Western Wisconsin region.

What Participants Are Saying

“Every morning I watch the news, and after participating in these classes, I understand nuances and complexities that I had not even noticed before.”

"Instructor Sam Scinta’s ability to tie together current events and history is something you won’t want to miss!"