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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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GW's Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service is organizing the 16th annual Convocation & Welcome Day of Service (WDoS) on Saturday, August 24th, 2024. This event aims to welcome and integrate new students into the GW and DMV community through service and reflection.

Staff and faculty are invited to serve as Logistics Volunteers from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Register here by Friday, August 2nd, 2024.

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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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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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The Journal of Clinical and Translational Science is seeking manuscripts for a special issue on "Institutional Transformation to Support Community-Based Participatory Research and Patient- and Community-Engaged Research." Submissions are due by June 30, 2024 via the journal's ScholarOne submission site.

This special issue aims to explore how institutions can better support community-engaged research approaches. CCPH Deputy Director Paige Castro-Reyes will serve as a guest editor for this themed issue.

More information available here.

The Institute for Common Power is hosting a free 24-hour virtual event from July 1st at 3 pm to July 2nd at 3 pm EDT to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This "Hope and Determination Heart-Raiser" aims to motivate participants in the fight for American democracy four months before Election Day.

GW faculty and administrators can register for this free public event and participate for any length of time during the 24-hour period. The event will feature teaching, inspiration, and activities focused on civic engagement and voting rights.

Use this link to register

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Campus Compact has received funding from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations for a new project called "Scaling Discourse in Higher Education." This two-year initiative aims to help colleges and universities access effective tools and practices for bridge-building, dialogue, and discourse to enhance students' abilities to engage across differences and participate in democracy.

GW faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to contribute their insights through a brief survey by July 3, 2024. Participants will be entered into a drawing for half-price registration to Compact25, Campus Compact's 2025 national conference. Use this link to access the survey

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