Jewett Center for Community Partnerships

CCP Anniversary Series Spotlight: WesCFPA

From coordinator Miranda Linsky ’14: Connecting people to the land. Conserving the land. Since 1895, the Connecticut Forest and Park Association has been serving Connecticut to protect forests, parks, walking trails and open spaces for future generations. Working closely with the CFPA, WesCFPA is specifically responsible for maintaining the nearby Highlawn Forest, and during the…

Capital Fellows Program

Prepare for a Future Career…Engage yourself in Public Service. Apply by February 10, 2014 to the Capital Fellows Programs * California Senate Fellows * Executive Fellowship Program * Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program * Judicial Administration Fellowship Program The Capital Fellows Programs offer a unique opportunity to participate in policymaking and development. Fellows work for 10-11 months…

WEShadow Opportunities

Looking for a way to fill up your five weeks of winter vacation? Why not take a few days out to shadow someone in your anticipated industry? Check out a few of these great shadowing opportunities: WEShadow Managing Director, Family Services/ Stamford Jewish Community Center: The Stamford Jewish Community Center has a nursery school, daycare,…

Volunteer to Assemble Thanksgiving Baskets!

The Middletown Community Thanksgiving Project was established three years ago to ensure that all Middletown families who couldn’t afford to purchase a Thanksgiving meal could still enjoy a feast on Thanksgiving. Made up of volunteers from nonprofit organizations, businesses, faith communities, and civic groups and funded in large part by the Middletown Rotary, the Middletown…

Homecoming/Family Weekend Civic Engagement Events

It may seem that Homecoming/Family Weekend is so far away, but after fall break,  it will be right around the corner! In navigating the packed schedule for the weekend, don’t miss out on any of these civic engagement related events: Friday, November 1st 11a-2p WesU 88.1FM Open House: Tour Wesleyan’s student-run radio station and meet…