Since GWU is a member of Campus Compact, the upcoming course and webinars are free for faculty to attend. To register for the Fusion Course and to learn more, click here. To register for the Fusion Webinar Series and to learn more, click here. ...continue reading "Register: CCMA’s Webinar Series and Course – Mar"
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Register: Swarthmore College’s Engaged Scholarship Symposium – Mar
Register for the Lang Center's (Swarthmore College) annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium on March 16-18, 2021. The Symposium will comprise a total of three sessions spread over three days, with each session lasting 1.5 hours. ...continue reading "Register: Swarthmore College’s Engaged Scholarship Symposium – Mar"
Open House: MFA Social Practice – Feb 26
Meet the Artists, hosted by the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, will take place February 26th at 6:30pm EST. Register here. The discussion will be held virtually and moderated by Social Sculptor and Creative Strategist, Philippa P.B. Hughes. ...continue reading "Open House: MFA Social Practice – Feb 26"
Event: GW’s BLSA and Sociology Dep. – Feb 20
Guest speaker Dr. Khalil G. Muhammed will be speaking at the “Black is Democracy,” an event co-sponsored by the GW Black Law Student Association (BLSA) and Sociology Department, on Saturday, February 20th, at 12:00pm. Topics to be discussed will include: property rights, policing, incarceration, public policy, and more. ...continue reading "Event: GW’s BLSA and Sociology Dep. – Feb 20"
Series: Humanitarian Action Initiative – Feb 23
The Humanitarian Action Initiative (HAI) convenes GW’s school's research, policy and curriculum on humanitarian action. The first Humanitarian Action Lunch Talk will take place on Tuesday February 23, 12:30-1:30pm and will feature Alina Potts from GW's Global Women's Institute. Click here to attend. Meeting number: 120 230 6442; Password: GWHAI. ...continue reading "Series: Humanitarian Action Initiative – Feb 23"
Forum: Policing Reform – Feb 22
The Mason Vision Series is a forum for Mason researchers and scholars to share their work with both university colleagues and the community more generally. February 22 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM, join Dr. Cynthia Lum to discuss A Vision for American Policing Reform. RSVP here for the virtual event.
Application Deadline: APSA Institute for Civically Engaged Research – Apr 1
"In an effort to address this need, the APSA Presidential Task Force on New Partnerships launched the now-annual APSA Institute for Civically Engaged Research (ICER) in 2019. The Institute is directed by Amy Cabrera Rasmussen (California State University Long Beach), Peter Levine (Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life), and Valeria Sinclair Chapman (Purdue University)." The application deadline is April 1, 2021. For more information about the Institute, click here. ...continue reading "Application Deadline: APSA Institute for Civically Engaged Research – Apr 1"
Registration: Assessment Institute 2021 – Oct 11
Registration is complimentary again this year. Consider inviting your community partners to present with you or use this as a professional development opportunity for yourself. Registration closes Oct. 11, 2021. ...continue reading "Registration: Assessment Institute 2021 – Oct 11"
Interdisciplinary Seminar: Black History Month – Feb 22
Join the Department of Organizational Leadership and Learning on Friday, Feb 22nd from 12.30-2:00 pm to discuss In Our Backyard: How the Prison Boom Transformed America with Professor John Eason, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Register here. For additional questions, contact Dr. Shaista Khilji or Dr. Sandra Davis. ...continue reading "Interdisciplinary Seminar: Black History Month – Feb 22"
Call for Proposals: Conference on Community Writing – Oct 21-23
Dr. Phyllis Ryder, a Nashman Affiliate Faculty member, is the local host for the 2021 Conference on Community Writing. The Conference on Community Writing will be held online and will engage the theme Weaving Narratives for Social Justice Action in the Local, National, Global. Click here to read proposal criteria. ...continue reading "Call for Proposals: Conference on Community Writing – Oct 21-23"
Abstract Submission Deadline: GW Research Showcase – Mar 2
GW Research Showcase, previously GW Research Days, celebrates the accomplishments of student researchers and scholars across all disciplines. This year’s event will be held virtually during the week of April 12-16, 2021, but abstracts must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Complete the submission form here. ...continue reading "Abstract Submission Deadline: GW Research Showcase – Mar 2"
Faculty Development Workshop: CCMA and UDC – Mar 5 & 12
Join Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic (CCMA) and University of the District of Columbia (UDC) for a two-part faculty development workshop, Assessing Diversity: Embracing Diversity and Building Intercultural Competence. Part 1 will take place Friday, March 5th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Part 2 will take place Friday, March 12th, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Register here. ...continue reading "Faculty Development Workshop: CCMA and UDC – Mar 5 & 12"
Deadline: Social Justice Research Conference – Apr 8-9
Thank you to the Department of Sociology for sharing this! Although the Scholarship and Social Justice Research Conference is not connected with or sponsored by the Department of Sociology or George Washington University, it may be of interest to students, faculty, or staff pursuing research on community engagement work and social justice issues. For more information, click here. ...continue reading "Deadline: Social Justice Research Conference – Apr 8-9"
Student Staff and Leader Application – Feb 17
The Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service is hiring student staff and leaders (undergraduate and graduate students) for the 2021-2022 academic year! Several positions are available working in a variety of service roles and programs. Federal work study is preferred. Apply by Wednesday, February 17th. Questions? Contact gwserves@gwu.edu. ...continue reading "Student Staff and Leader Application – Feb 17"
Sign-Up: Senior Vaccination Appointments
As vaccination rollout continues, a number of 65+ seniors in the DMV are struggling to navigate systems, utilize technology, and obtain vaccination appointments. Local students and young alums are partnering with GW Hillel and the DCJCC to match students and seniors through the Vaccine Sign-Up Support Project. Following SIGN-UP, you'll receive service information. With questions, email adena@gwhillel.org. ...continue reading "Sign-Up: Senior Vaccination Appointments"
