The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design invites the DC community to the opening night of NEXT 2022: an end-of-year celebration that gives students, faculty and our D.C. community the opportunity to see the art and scholarship of the graduating class of 2022. ...continue reading "GW Event: Corcoran NEXT Opening Night "
Category: DC Events, News, and Partners
Local events or news related to engagement with DC, social change in DC, or hosted by our community partners.
Volunteer Opportunity: Rock Creek Conservancy Extreme Cleanup
Rock Creek Conservancy’s annual Extreme Cleanup is a month-long event, anchored by a Community Day on April 9 and events surrounding Earth Day. Join Rock Creek through their 2-3 hour cleanup events where you will enjoy time outside and give back to the local community. ...continue reading "Volunteer Opportunity: Rock Creek Conservancy Extreme Cleanup "
Register Now: POAH Mid-Atlantic Event
Join POAH Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday, April 6th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Zoom for a discussion about the history of Barry Farm. The discussion will be led by Alcione M. Amos, a museum curator at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum.
The discussion will touch upon how Barry Farm became a settlement for formerly enslaved people after the Civil War and about the construction of Barry Farm Dwellings in 1942 for African Americans supporting World War II efforts.
Register by clicking here.
Faculty Highlight: Manuel Cuellar
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: DC Oral History Collaborative
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.
Register Now: Oral History Coffee Chat
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.
Save the Date: Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In: DC
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"
Finalist Presentations: Nashman Prize for Community Engaged Research
Join us for this terrific annual event, part of GW’s Research Showcase.
The Nashman Center Prize for Community Engaged Research: Finalist Presentations
Thursday, April 14th, 3:30-4:30pm
Held virtually: https://gwu-edu.zoom.us/j/98967326620
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Nashman Community Partner News: Life Pieces to Masterpieces Gains International Recognition
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"
Community Update: Life Pieces to Masterpieces Mentor to introduce President Biden
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.
Community Opportunity: History of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park
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.
Community Update: IARSLCE Virtual Gathering Reflection
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.
WaPo Article Notes GW Students’ Local Involvement via Prasad’s HSSJ Course
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."
Student Fellowship Opportunity: Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship
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"
Community Update: DC Youth and Policing Feature
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.
