National and regional conferences, institutes, workshops that faculty may want to attend.
The NIH Common Fund Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society Program (ComPASS) is co-sponsoring a webinar on leveraging research for social change. The event, "Moving from Knowledge to Action: Using Research to Change Policy and Practice," will take place on August 14, 2024.
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The Values-Based Academic Leadership Institute, scheduled for October 18-19, 2024 will be hosted by George Washington University and co-sponsored by NCSCE and The Academic Leadership Group. More information and registration details will be available soon.
Campus Compact is accepting proposals for their Compact25 national conference, themed "Uniting through Public Purpose: Coalition Building for Impact." The conference will explore contemporary challenges and innovative approaches related to civic engagement and public service in higher education.
Proposals are due September 27, 2024. Interested GW faculty and administrators can submit session proposals through Campus Compact's online application portal. Proposals should align with the conference theme and contribute to racial justice, equity, and inclusion goals. ...continue reading "Call for Proposals: Campus Compact Compact25 Conference"
The International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) is offering a two-part virtual series focused on mental health for community engagement practitioners, scholars, and students. The sessions will take place on July 18 and July 25, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 PM ET.
To participate in these free sessions, GW faculty and administrators can register for each session separately. The deadline for registration is not specified, so interested parties should sign up as soon as possible to secure their spot.
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The International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) will host its 2024 conference titled "Intersections" from October 2-4, 2024, at the University of San Diego Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice in San Diego, California.
GW faculty interested in attending can view the conference schedule of speakers and register here. : Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot at this important event in the field of service-learning and community engagement research.
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The Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) is hosting its 2024 annual conference from October 9-10 in Portland, Oregon, with pre-conference events on October 7-8. This year's theme is "Pathways to Prosperity: Building Sustainable Futures through Community Engagement."
Faculty interested in attending can find more information and register at https://engagementscholarship.org/meetings/esc-2024.
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The Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) is now accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Engagement Awards. These awards recognize exemplary scholarship and leadership in the field of community-engaged research and teaching.
To nominate yourself or a colleague, visit the ESC website for nomination guidelines and submission instructions. The deadline for nominations is August 15, 2024.
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Campus Compact is hosting a virtual Conversation titled "Reflecting on Student Activism and Preparing for the Fall" on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time. This online event aims to provide a forum for higher education professionals to discuss recent campus activism and prepare for the upcoming academic year.
GW faculty and administrators interested in attending can register here. This event is free to Campus Compact members (which includes GW). For any questions, contact campus@compact.org.
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The University of Washington in Seattle is hosting an Institute on Teaching Social Action on September 7-8, 2024. This event will serve as a pre-conference to the National Sustainability Society Conference and will be led by Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton, Director of Teaching Social Action, and Dr. Arun Agrawa, professor at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability.
Interested GW faculty and staff can apply to attend the Institute here. The Institute is free, but attendees must pay a $60 fee to the National Sustainability Society Conference for the use of the room on campus.
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The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is accepting submissions for their Scholars Transforming Through Research (STR) program. This advocacy professional development opportunity is designed for faculty/mentors and undergraduate research students. The program runs from November 2024 to March 2025, with a final in-person session in Washington, DC.
Apply by September 20, 2024. More information available here.
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The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) has announced the program for its 2024 Conference, themed "Beyond Boundaries." This event, October 20-23, 2024, brings together thought leaders from colleges, universities, community organizations, and higher education associations to explore how urban higher education transcends campus borders.
The conference will take place at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. CUMU members (GW is an institutional member) can save 15% on registration when registering 5 or more people from their institution.
Registration and other information is available here.
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The National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (NCSCE) is hosting its annual SENCER Summer Institute online from August 1-4, 2024. This year's theme is "Humanizing STEM: Higher Education's Role in Realizing the Social Contract for Science." The institute aims to change academic culture and deliver on the social contract between science and democratic society.
GW faculty interested in presenting should submit proposals for lightning talks featuring projects that exemplify SENCER strategies by July 10, 2024.
Registration to attend the Institute is also open. Same link as above.
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Campus Compact is hosting a webinar on "Before Burnout: Creating Collective Care through Challenging Times" on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern. This event is designed for higher education practitioners facing various challenges on their campuses.
GW faculty and administrators interested in exploring collective care practices and strategies to prevent burnout are encouraged to register here.
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How an Easy-to-Use Dialogue Tool is Enhancing Learning and Fostering Belonging in Classrooms, Campuses, and Beyond: A Conversation with Living Room Conversations Higher Ed Practitioners
Living Room Conversations (LRC) is hosting a virtual event on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern time to discuss how their dialogue tool enhances learning and fosters belonging in higher education settings. The 90-minute session will introduce the LRC model and explore its applications in civic education, social cohesion, and student leadership development.
To participate, GW faculty and administrators can register here. The session will feature case studies and best practices from faculty and staff who have implemented LRC in various campus settings, including curricula, campus conversations, research, and community engagement.
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Thank you to Phyllis Ryder for forwarding this information.
HumanitiesX at DePaul University and the University of Arizona's Department of Public and Applied Humanities are hosting an online summer workshop series on "Teaching the Publicly-Engaged Humanities to Undergraduates" later this month. The series features presentations on courses and assignments involving community and public engagement, with opportunities for attendees to discuss their own work.
GW faculty interested in community writing and public humanities can register for one, two, or all sessions on the HumanitiesX website. The workshops offer valuable insights into integrating public engagement into undergraduate humanities courses.
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