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Many thanks to speakers Dr. Phyllis Ryder, Iman Lee, and Najya A. Williams, who shared insights from their podcast, "Leading with Intention."

The podcast examines how racial identity impacts classroom dynamics in community-engaged courses. Lee, Williams, and others involved in this podcast were students in Dr. Ryder's University Writing course. Wanting to better understand the experience of students of color in her community-engaged scholarship courses, Ryder invited them to share their experiences and explore ways to create more inclusive learning environments that better serve students of color.

Zoom Recording Available Here.

Main points discussed:

...continue reading "Event Recap: Creating Non-White-Centric Community Engaged Courses"

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As we navigate the post-election period, supporting our campus community is critical. This Post-Election Resources Guide, developed in partnership with the SLSV Coalition, offers a wealth of strategies and tools to help faculty and staff navigate this important time. ...continue reading "Post-Election Resources Available for GW Community"

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HumanitiesDC Community Cycle I grants are offering funding opportunities to support impactful cultural and educational projects across DC. Grant programs will include: Community Culture and Heritage, Visions - Projects + Events, and DC Oral History Collaborative Grants.

Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare by attending a grant workshop for insights into the application process and requirements. Multiple workshop dates are available—sign up here to reserve your spot: HumanitiesDC Grants Info Sessions & Workshops.

Cycle I Application Deadline: February 18, 2025

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This new white paper, Harnessing the Power of Higher Education to Renew American Democracy, examines the interconnected relationship between higher education and American democracy. Download the full paper or a 4-page summary using this link on CCA's website.

The report, "Complete College, America: Harnessing the Power of Higher Education to Renew American Democracy," outlines how colleges and universities can better prepare students for civic engagement.

The white paper calls on higher education leaders and policymakers to address inequities through five key actions:

...continue reading "New Publication: Complete College America Releases Higher Education and Democracy Report"

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Jordan West, Associate Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement shares two new resources regarding immigration. Know Your Rights Under the U.S. Constitution - Updated April 2024 by the National Immigration Law Center and a Webinar, Deportation Defense Series by Mijente.

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Foodprints service-learning manager and instructional coach, Ibti Vincent shares this report on service-learning, "We recently reviewed the accomplishments of our service-learning program from last school year and we wanted to share them with you because this work would not be possible without you and the awesome GW students who intern and volunteer with us!"

The report, by FOODPRINTS staff, Hannah Schiff, highlights these outcomes. FRESHFARM Service-Learners:

  • Gain real-world experiences while expanding the capacity of an impactful food and garden education program
  • Collect and document data on produce-based tastings in school cafeterias
  • Receive ongoing professional development & mentorship
  • Rate highly their experiences with FRESHFARM

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The Al Akhawayn University (AUI) Social Action Project: Changing Gender Roles in Morocco continues again this year. Leslie Jacobson has partnered with this community for many years, using theatre to create a safe space to voice and discuss issues related to gender justice. This year's performance is titled, "Warriors and Allies."

Each year, Jacobson teaches participants to conduct sensitive interviews about real stories of gender imbalance. Students learn to gain and protect the interviewee’s trust and to follow appropriate procedures to confirm subjects' consent to share their stories.  She then reviews the transcribed interviews to create a 45-minute performance piece about changing gender roles in Morocco.

...continue reading "Theatre Professor Emeritus Leslie Jacobson Continues her Theatre for Social Change Work"

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Campus Compact and the Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship (ACES) jointly host the Addressing Wicked Issues through Community-Engaged Scholarship initiative, which takes a deep dive into some of the most critical issues threatening our communities and explores how we—higher education community engagement professionals, practitioners, and scholars—can make a difference.

The 2024-2025 series will focus on youth and gun violence, exploring the context, root causes, and how higher education can respond through community-engaged research, community-engaged teaching and learning, anchor strategy & community partnerships, and student-led civic engagement.

The first webinar will be held this Wednesday, December 11th, at 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EST) – register today!

...continue reading "Webinar Series on Youth, Gun Violence, and How Higher Ed Can Respond"

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The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) has announced several new initiatives for 2025, including learning communities and engagement opportunities for higher education professionals.

Register for one of four new CUMU Huddles starting in early 2025:

- Community-Engaged Research (January)
- Latine Student Communities (January)
- Strategic Communications (February)
- Sustainability and Anchor Mission (March)

For more information about CUMU programming and membership opportunities, visit cumuonline.org.

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The Coalition for Community Writing  (CCW) invites proposals for their sixth biennial Conference on Community Writing, taking place October 23-25, 2025, at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

Submit a 250-500 word proposal by Monday, February 17, 2025.  The conference theme is "Designing Justice Across Space, Place, and Time."

...continue reading "Call for Proposals: 2025 Conference on Community Writing"

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The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens invites the GW community to participate in a letter-writing campaign that aims to spread messages of hope and encouragement to DC Jail residents this holiday season.

Join fellow volunteers on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 733 11th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. No prior experience is needed - supplies and materials will be provided.

This volunteer opportunity allows participants to:
- Engage in meaningful community service
- Support returning citizens working toward reentry
- Connect with others committed to creating positive change

"As a volunteer, you'll write letters that provide support, inspiration, and connection to individuals at the DC Jail. Supplies will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to share kindness and compassion."

For more information, contact Foster Sellers at fsellers@thereentrynetwork.org or visit www.thenationalreentrynetwork.org

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The Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) is offering an exciting lineup of virtual professional development webinars for faculty, staff, and students at ESC member institutions. These one-hour sessions, led by experts in community engagement, will provide valuable insights and strategies for integrating engagement into academia.

  • Time: All sessions run from 12:00–1:00 p.m. Eastern time.
  • Cost: Free for ESC member institutions.
  • Registration: Visit the ESC website for more information and to sign up.

...continue reading "ESC Announces Professional Development Webinar Series for 2024-2025"

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Effective community-campus partnerships require clear communication and a commitment to mutual respect. However, navigating feedback mechanisms at large institutions can be challenging for community partners. To address this, recent discussions among higher education professionals has highlighted some innovative approaches to this challenge:

...continue reading "Creating Effective Channels for Community Partner Feedback in Higher Education"

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Faculty and staff are invited to apply for the Florida '25 Institute on Teaching Social Action, taking place February 8-9, 2025 at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.

This no-cost institute empowers students to lead campaigns for policy change on campus or in the community and trains educators to develop social action syllabi that engage students in leading policy change campaigns.

...continue reading "Register Now: Florida Institute on Teaching Social Action – February 2025"

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The All of Us Researcher Academy is hosting a webinar focused on engaging undergraduate students in health equity research using the All of Us Researcher Workbench. The session will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 PM ET. ...continue reading "Explore Health Equity Research with the All of Us Researcher Workbench"

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The National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (NCSCE) is excited to share a series of upcoming events and news designed to engage, inspire, and connect our community. Mark your calendars and don’t miss these opportunities to expand your knowledge and network!

November 18-19th : Webcast Symposium on Engineering and Human Rights

Day 1 | Monday, November 18, 2024:

  • Panels: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Participation Exercise: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Networking Hour: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Day 2 | Tuesday, November 19, 2024:

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