The Engagement Scholarship Consortium seeks proposals for their upcoming conference on Sep 21 and 22 of 2022. The annual meeting will return as an in-person gathering and will explore the theme of “The Impact of Engaged Scholarship: People, Purpose, and Passion.” ...continue reading "Call for Proposals: The Engagement Scholarship Consortium"
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Good Reads: GW Alumnus Helps Veterans
In a recent GW Today article, JT Liddell shares his story of transformation and resilience. When he re-entered his life in the States after serving three stints in Afghanistan, he found himself “basically homeless.” It wasn’t long until he realized he wasn’t the only veteran who struggled after returning home. ...continue reading "Good Reads: GW Alumnus Helps Veterans "
Call for Proposals: CUMU Annual Conference
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) invites proposals for their Annual Conference: The Essential Role of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. The event will be held from October 23-26 in San Diego, California.
The Conference “invites presenters to reflect broadly on how the urban mission can be fully integrated into operations, structure, partnerships, and academic objectives within the following major themes.”
- Cultivating resilient campuses in the midst of crisis
- Inclusive growth and housing
- Industry engagement and entrepreneurship
- K-16 student success and support
- Place-based hyperlocal community engagement
- Racial equity and social mobility
- Regional collaborations and partnerships
- Workforce and talent development
Submissions are due March 25. For more information on proposal guidelines and event details, click here.
Share with Students: Funding Opportunities
Are your students looking for funding opportunities? America’s Promise Alliance has compiled a list of available grants for students. Check it out by clicking this link and share it with your students!
Save the Date: 2022 Institute on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation
The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is partnering with higher education institutions to develop Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Centers (TRHT) to “prepare the next generation of strategic leaders and critical thinkers to promote racial healing and to catalyze efforts to address current inequities grounded in notions of a racial hierarchy.” ...continue reading "Save the Date: 2022 Institute on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation"
Scholarship Opportunity: Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall Scholarship
The Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall Scholarship awards college sophomores and juniors for leadership and public service related to Native American nations or to the environment. Because environmental issues can be approached in a multidisciplinary way, the scholarship is offered to students from a broad range of disciplines. In awarding the scholarships, consideration is given to the student's field of study, career objectives, and the extent to which that individual has the commitment and potential to make a significant contribution to his or her field. ...continue reading "Scholarship Opportunity: Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall Scholarship"
Fellowship Opportunity: FAO Schwarz Fellowship
The 2022-2024 FAO Schwarz Fellowships are two-year, paid positions that develop the leadership skills of recent college graduates interested in pursuing careers related to social change. From cultural education to education in conservation, from food insecurity to college access, the diversity of organizations selected as hosts will provide the next cohort with a comprehensive view of the social impact landscape. ...continue reading "Fellowship Opportunity: FAO Schwarz Fellowship"
Scholarship Opportunity: Boren Awards
The Boren Scholarships for Study Abroad provides up to $25,000 to support students planning long-term study abroad in order to study a less commonly taught language and who are interested in issues of vital interest to the US. Boren scholars are expected to provide one year of service in the federal government, but the program especially favors those applicants who are planning to devote more time to government service.
Call for Proposals: Students & Faculty
On April 14-15, Harvard College is hosting the 7th annual Scholarship and Social Justice Research Conference. Proposals are welcomed from any interested students, faculty or staff pursuing research on community engagement work and social justice issues.
“For student scholars, this is an opportunity to engage in academic dialogue with peers and faculty mentors. For faculty, this conference presents an opportunity to explore how other disciplines conduct research that creates new knowledge and understanding about equity and social justice and to be inspired by the next generation of scholars.”
Student proposals for presentation consideration are due on February 11th! For more information, visit https://publicservice.fas.harvard.edu/ssj.
Any current college student is welcome to submit a proposal to present and student proposals are due by February 10, 2021. There will be office hours this week for anyone with questions!
Good Reads: Open Doors: Jordan Michel
GW Today’s article titled, “Open Doors: Jordan Michel” features a determined third year GW Law student whose experience navigating immigration law led to his own journey of becoming a lawyer. Read here to learn more about Michel’s journey.
Join Now: Building Community Capacity with CCPH
Join Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) on Thursday, February 2rd from 3:00 to 4:30 pm ET for an upcoming webinar titled, “Building Community Capacity: A Community-Engaged Approach to Covid-19 Testing in African-American Churches.”
...continue reading "Join Now: Building Community Capacity with CCPH"
Save the Date: GW Research Showcase
GW Research Showcase 2022 will be held virtually the week of April 11-14. The Showcase celebrates student research across all disciplines and provides an opportunity to receive feedback on their projects, refine their presentation skills, and compete for prizes. ...continue reading "Save the Date: GW Research Showcase"
Community Engagement: Campus Compact’s Communities of Practice
Join one of Campus Compact’s spring Communities of Practice (CoPs) by Friday, February 4th to participate in shared learning, networking, and skill-building. Campus Compact’s Communities of Practice “provide community engagement professionals an opportunity to “dig deeper” into specific areas of engagement practice by sharing experiences and models, networking, and exchanging resources.” ...continue reading "Community Engagement: Campus Compact’s Communities of Practice"
Share with Students: Service Report Due April 24th for GW Awards
The Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service helps GW to record and report the service that we do as a community. Last year, we recorded 654,708 hours of service completed by more than 5,000 faculty, staff, and students across GW! Our community has been serving in record numbers, and we would love to keep that number growing! ...continue reading "Share with Students: Service Report Due April 24th for GW Awards"
Call for Proposals: Metropolitan Universities journal
The Metropolitan Universities journal invites proposals for upcoming special issues. This includes topics that engage with critical, evidence-based studies and perspectives relevant to urban and metropolitan campuses. ...continue reading "Call for Proposals: Metropolitan Universities journal"
