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Workshops, service events, research presentations… hosted by GW departments or the Nashman Center.

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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.

...continue reading "Theatre Professor Emeritus Leslie Jacobson Continues her Theatre for Social Change Work"

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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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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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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

...continue reading "October 4-6: For Freedoms Artist Residency Launch at Corcoran School"

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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.

...continue reading "Maranda Ward Publishes HPHR Supplement"

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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"

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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"

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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:

Upcoming Events:

  • Advisor Meeting Requirement Extravaganza - Friday, September 13th from 10:30am-12:30pm in University Student Center Room 307. Spring 2025 study abroad applicants can fulfill their advisor meeting requirement.
  • A Wider Circle: Direct Service Project - Volunteer opportunity for students to give back to the local community. Check GWServes for more details and to register.
  • French Embassy Chamber Music Concert - Friendship Place is seeking volunteer event support. Great chance to engage with DC's diplomatic community while supporting a good cause.

...continue reading "GW September 2024 Community Engagement Update"

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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."

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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"

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GW faculty members Dr. Anna Jayne Kimmel and Sidney Williams, MFA, are collaborating on an event this Fall 2024 that engages stories from men on death row. The event, coordinated in affinity with the World Day Against the Death Penalty in October, will include a staged reading of Kenneth Reams' play "REND" alongside a panel discussion.

Students interested in participating should contact Dr. Kimmel (anna.kimmel@gwu.edu) or Professor Williams (sidwilliams@gwu.edu) by June 17 to learn more. Various roles are available, including actors, designers, and researchers.

...continue reading "Call for Participants: Staged Reading of Death Row Stories"

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Once again students and course instructors gathered to learn from our community partners about serving effectively and respectfully through GW courses. Students posed important questions about managing their time effectively, learning to use public transportation, and eventually, how service opportunities can create opportunities to work together with equity - across race, gender, and socio-economic status.

Community Partner Panelists:

...continue reading "Welcome to Community Engaged Scholarship"

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GWupstart, GW's central hub for social innovation, offers approximately $75,000 in annual funding along with mentorship and support for students. The program aims to nurture projects that create meaningful and sustainable impact in communities.

Multiple funding opportunities are available with upcoming deadlines. Register for workshops in October to learn about social innovation, design thinking, storytelling, and project proposals.

...continue reading "Share with Students: GWupstart Social Innovation Funding and Workshops"

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