The Tanner Center


In a world wracked by hostility and violence, the Tanner Center is dedicated to providing University of Utah students and faculty with the inspiration and education needed to become advocates for peace, nonviolence, and human rights. The center seeks to provide avenues for the open discussion of important issues dividing the community, the nation, and the world.



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THE ADVOCACY COURSE


Part of a new minor in Campaign Management, POLS 3170 (Interest Groups, Lobbying, and Advocacy) has a new component to teach students the tools and techniques of effective advocacy in American politics on the local, state, and national levels. The course includes a two-week block on human rights advocacy with representatives of the peace and human rights communities discussing the special aspects necessary for effective lobbying in the United States. The course is offered every other year.

The most current offering of this course was spring semester, 2009. You can click here to read about the 2009 capstone.