WashU Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement | 1,862 followers on LinkedIn. We catalyze student learning, participation, and impact in civic life. | The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement was established in 2005 with a bold vision: That WashU students are inspired and equipped to contribute to the progress and vitality of communities around the world. We foster a vibrant culture of civic engagement throughout Washington University by catalyzing student learning, participation, and impact in civic life. To achieve this mission, we focus on three core "pillars" through which WashU students learn the habits of lifelong engaged citizenship.