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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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Mark your calendars for an insightful discussion on public scholarship and innovative practices in higher education. The Metropolitan Universities Journal (MUJ) is hosting its latest Dialogue Series webinar on November 21, 2024, from 1:00-1:45 PM EST. The webinar is open to all interested participants!!

...continue reading "Join the MUJ Dialogue Series: Exploring Campus-Community Relationships"

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The REACH Center, a newly established NIH-funded climate and health exploratory center, has announced its inaugural seed grant competition for innovative research projects connecting climate change data with health outcomes. This exciting opportunity brings together researchers from George Washington University, Howard University, George Mason University, and the Environmental Defense Fund in a multi-institutional partnership. ...continue reading "New Seed Grant Opportunity: Connecting Climate Change and Health Research"

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Attention researchers, faculty, and students! Are you interested in or want to learn:

  • Practicing culturally responsive communication,
  • Promoting language access,
  • Addressing racialized disparities?

If so, the Health Equity Series  offered by Dr. Maranda Ward at GWU’s School of Medicine & Health Sciences, provides free professional development through eight online courses. Complete any of them for a certificate of completion or CME credits.

...continue reading "Health Equity Series Offered by Dr. Maranda Ward"

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Join us for a thought-provoking virtual event, Global Insights: International Service-Learning, on November 13 at 11:00 AM CST hosted by The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC). This free Thought Leader Panel will delve into how service-learning fosters youth development and promotes global citizenship across diverse cultures and educational settings.

...continue reading "Global Experts to Share Insights on International Service-Learning in Upcoming Panel"

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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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As we approach critical moments in our democratic process, it's essential to have tools that help communities reflect, learn, and move forward. For those seeking meaningful ways to engage after election days, "The Morning After the Election " resource, shared by the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE), is an invaluable guide that aims to help campus communities navigate post-election discussions and reactions. It’s designed to help educators, students, and community leaders navigate the emotions and challenges that can arise in the wake of an election.

...continue reading "New Resource Available: Supporting Campus Conversations After Election Day"

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The Campus Compact and Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship (ACES) are launching a new webinar series focused on addressing youth gun violence through community-engaged scholarship. Running from December 2024 to June 2025, the "Addressing Wicked Issues" series will explore how higher education institutions can contribute to preventing youth gun violence through research, teaching, and community partnerships.

The six-part series kicks off on December 11th with a coalition conversation, followed by monthly workshops covering: ...continue reading "Campus Compact Launches Webinar Series on Youth Gun Violence Prevention Through Community Engagement"

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The Western Region Continuums of Service Consortium has announced important updates for the upcoming Continuums of Service Conference 2025. This annual event, dedicated to advancing service-learning and community engagement in higher education, will take place from March 26-28, 2025, at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington.

...continue reading "Continuums of Service Conference 2025: Extended Deadlines and Opportunities"

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Are you passionate about fighting hunger and poverty in the United States? Do you want to develop your leadership skills while gaining hands-on experience in community and policy work? The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship might be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Emerson Fellowship is a prestigious program run by the Congressional Hunger Center that develops effective leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty in the U.S. For over 30 years, more than 500 Emerson Fellows have worked in communities across 48 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., expanding the capacity of nearly 300 local, regional, and national organizations.

...continue reading "Emerson National Hunger Fellowship: Applications Open for 2025-2026"

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Due to the impact of recent hurricanes in the region, the proposal submission deadline has been extended to Friday, October 25, 2024, at 6 PM EDT. This extension ensures that those affected by these natural disasters have ample time to submit their proposals. ...continue reading "Gulf-South Summit 2025: Deadline Extension and Important Updates"

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