Local events or news related to engagement with DC, social change in DC, or hosted by our community partners.
Manuel Cueller, Assistant Professor of Spanish, Latin American, and Latinx Literatures and Cultures, will be participating as both a panelist and moderator at two upcoming events hosted by The Georgetown Americas Institute.
The event titled, “Latinx Voices from Law to Opera,” is a series of three conversations April 6 and 7, culminating in the premiere of the new opera ZAVALA-ZAVALA, inspired by one family’s story of separation at the Mexico-U.S. border.
Register now for HumanitiesDC Oral History workshop on Tuesday, May 3rd from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The course, led by Anna Kaplan, PhD., will introduce participants to the basic tools and best practices for conducting oral histories.
The workshop will consist of three sessions - registrants must commit to participating in each session: May 3, 10, & 17.
Learn more OR register for the event HERE.
Join HumanitiesDC on April 30th from 11-12:30 pm ET to discuss race and environmental justice in Ward 8. Specifically, the panelists will talk about the mental health benefits of DC’s park and forest spaces.
To learn more about this event OR register, click here.
The upcoming Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In: DC event on March 30th is a great learning opportunity for students to engage in climate discussions with their peers, experts, and members of other university communities across the D.C. area and learn how to take action on climate change, on campus and beyond. ...continue reading "Save the Date: Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In: DC"
Join us for this terrific annual event, part of GW’s Research Showcase.
...continue reading "Finalist Presentations: Nashman Prize for Community Engaged Research"
Congratulations to long-time community partner, Life Pieces to Masterpieces (LPTM), on receiving the Citizen Diplomat Award from Global Ties, U.S.. ...continue reading "Nashman Community Partner News: Life Pieces to Masterpieces Gains International Recognition"
This past week, Life Pieces to Masterpieces’ Mentor Cateo Hilton gave remarks at the White House and introduced President Biden. Cateo reflected on the importance of honoring Black History Month and shared how he creates new Black History every day with his peers.
As a long-time community partner with the Nashman Center, we are pleased to announce this celebration of Life Pieces to Masterpieces (LPTM) and Cateo Hilton.
To learn more about Life Pieces to Masterpieces, click here.
On January 11th, Rock Creek Conservancy held their History of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park virtual program. What was the latest in the Race, History, and Rock Creek series, this event discussed the history of the park’s location, design, and community importance.
If you were unable to make the event, watch the virtual recording here.
Rock Creek Conservancy is a community organization that partners with GW through multiple courses, including graphic design, biology, and the business school.
IARSLCE’s annual Virtual Gathering held from November 15th-17th had the largest number of participants ever for an IARSLCE event. Video presentations and posters continue to be accessible to those who registered for the event here.
If you did not register to attend the Virtual Gathering and are interested in viewing the posters and video submission, register for this free opportunity here.
Sangeeta Prasad's course on human development through the Human Services and Social Justice program has engaged GW students in meaningful work with the local community for several years. A recent Washington Post article noted the students' recent service experiences helping local residents navigate mental health systems. The students' efforts served to demonstrate just how difficult this can be.
Prasad is a co-founder of In the Streets, an organization whose aim is "building meaningful livelihoods and disrupting generational trauma in the streets of Columbia Heights by supporting, training, mentoring and hiring community members."
The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship for 2022 to 2023 is open for applications. Each year the Congressional Hunger Center welcomes a group of emerging leaders who are dedicated to finding solutions to hunger and poverty. ...continue reading "Student Fellowship Opportunity: Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship"
GW’s Rethinking DC Youth & Policing class was featured in a Washington Post Article, highlighting their engagement in the “Elevating Youth Voices” Summit. The Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth Summit took place on December 4th, 2021.
Professor of Rethinking DC Youth & Policing at GW, Ebony Russ described the course as “a research-based course designed to provide a space for students to engage juvenile justice and youth diversion programs research and recommend policy and actions that are anti-racist.”
Students at the Summit discussed their hopes for the future of policing in DC through presentations. Many students expressed their concerns about police in schools and want police to be better trained.
Students in the course and co-curricular project met frequently with the Metropolitan Police Department to develop programs that are more beneficial for youth, especially Black and Brown youth, in the city. For more details on the Summit and the students’ participation, click here.
On Monday, January 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET, the Association for American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) will host their annual forum on open learning and ePortfolios. ...continue reading "Save the Date: AAC&U’s Annual Forum on Open Learning"
The 48th annual DC History Conference is due to take place March 31- April 2, 2022 and invites scholars, researchers, artists, and organizers to participate. Graduate students are especially encouraged to share their current research findings.
The History Conference will center around the past, present, and future of DC. To learn more about the DC History Conference, click here.
Conference details are subject to change due to Covid-19, but at this time, the conference will be held in a hybrid format with all panels occurring in-person and a number of panels live-streamed.
In recent news, GW will join the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) U-Pass program. This program offers unlimited rides on the Metrorail and Metrobus for a discounted, flat fee for full-time students. The program will begin on December 1st and will offer a 3-week free trial.
...continue reading "Community Update: GW Joins U-Pass Metro Program"
