Workshops, service events, research presentations… hosted by GW departments or the Nashman Center.
GW's Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service is busy preparing for the 17th annual Convocation & Welcome Day of Service (WDoS) on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. This event aims to welcome and integrate new students into the GW and DMV community through service and reflection.
Staff and faculty are needed to serve as Logistics Volunteers from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Register here.
Campus Compact and CoGenerate are launching the Campus CoGenerate Affinity Network with support from MetLife Foundation. Starting in April 2025, this new initiative will bring together higher education leaders and students to foster collaboration and build meaningful connections across generations, with the goal of bridging generational divides and expanding economic opportunity.
Registration is now open for those interested in participating in this innovative network. ...continue reading "New Initiative: Campus Compact and CoGenerate Launch Affinity Network"
Campus Compact is hosting a virtual coalition conversation on Friday, January 31 at 1:00 PM Eastern to discuss the recent memorandum temporarily pausing federal grants for review. This meeting will bring together stakeholders from across higher education community engagement to share information and support one another during this uncertain time.
Join the conversation on Friday to discuss impacts and strategies moving forward. ...continue reading "Virtual Event: Coalition Conversation on Federal Grant Pause"
The Al Akhawayn University (AUI) Social Action Project: Changing Gender Roles in Morocco continues again this year. Leslie Jacobson has partnered with this community for many years, using theatre to create a safe space to voice and discuss issues related to gender justice. This year's performance is titled, "Warriors and Allies."
Each year, Jacobson teaches participants to conduct sensitive interviews about real stories of gender imbalance. Students learn to gain and protect the interviewee’s trust and to follow appropriate procedures to confirm subjects' consent to share their stories. She then reviews the transcribed interviews to create a 45-minute performance piece about changing gender roles in Morocco.
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"
Attention researchers, faculty, and students! Are you interested in or want to learn:
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.
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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.
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Are you ready to take your leadership and communication skills to the next level? The George Washington University, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Washington Global and LifeHikes, is proud to present an exclusive workshop: "Next Level Leadership and Communication Skills" taking place on Thursday, 21st November, 2024 at 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM in George Washington University Student Center Building, Rm 309.
Limited Availability: Only 25 seats available for GW participants!
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GW's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design is launching a three-year artist residency with For Freedoms, an artist-led organization focused on using art as a catalyst for civic engagement. The residency kickoff features a series of events from October 4-6, 2024, at the Corcoran School and the National Gallery of Art. Learn more and RSVP here
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GW's Maranda C. Ward, Assistant Professor & Director of Equity, Clinical Research & Leadership recently published six co-authored articles in the Harvard Public Health Review Journal (now HPHR), issued by the Boston Congress of Public Health. The supplement is entitled, Community-centered Approaches to Eliminating HIV, PrEP/PEP and COVID-19 Vaccine Stigma and Discrimination
Click here for the full promotional video. The supplement's home page is available here.
Read on for the table of contents and a link to each article. We're so proud of Dr. Ward on this contribution to the field.
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The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), and the Society for Experiential Education (SEE) are conducting an important survey this fall to better understand how faculty and staff are connecting experiential learning and high-impact practices with career preparation for students.
Building on their spring 2024 report "Faculty Attitudes and Behaviors: The Integration of Career Readiness Into the Curriculum", this new study aims to deepen our understanding of current practices involving experiential learning and high-impact practices linked to career readiness.
...continue reading "Help Shape the Future of Experiential Learning: Take the Fall 2024 Survey"
As we approach the 2024 election season, George Washington University is ramping up efforts to keep students engaged and informed. The Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service has just announced an exciting new initiative - the Election Hive Newsletter!
...continue reading "Stay Informed, Get Involved! GW Launches New Election Newsletter"
As we kick off the fall semester at GW, there are plenty of exciting opportunities for students to engage in community service and involvement. Here are some key updates:
Our congratulations to Jessica McCaughey from GW's University Writing program, who has been selected to present at the International Association for Research in Service-Learning and Community Engagement annual conference in October (program here). https://event.fourwaves.com/iarslce/pages.
McCaughey will describe the design and outcomes of her UW 1020 course, described in depth here, which engages students in writing projects in partnership with Clinic+O, a healthcare organization in Guinea. "Writing transfer" is the complex process by which an individual learns to rhetorically examine new writing situations and draw on past experiences in an effort to successfully navigate and adapt as a writer. McCaughey will discuss, "the extraordinary capacity for community-engaged courses to support professional writing transfer for students."
The Office of Sustainability at GW invites faculty and staff to join the Green Office Network certification program. This initiative seeks to inspire sustainable practices across university departments while fostering a community of leaders dedicated to environmental stewardship.
Interested offices can begin the certification process by selecting a Green Leader and completing an online checklist. Certification is awarded on a four-level point system, with Level 1 starting at 20 points. Once certified, offices join the Green Office Network, gaining access to resources, updates, and opportunities to provide feedback on sustainability initiatives.
...continue reading "Call for Participation: Green Office Network Certification"
