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Meet Earl Bloodworth, the Mentor In-Residence

Earl Bloodworth is the Jewett Center for Community Partnerships’ 2022 Mentor in Residence for the Re-Imagining Justice (RIJ) initiative. He is currently the Director of the Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs (MIRA) in Bridgeport. The JCCP will be hosting Earl for a talk in our RIJ Speaker Series on April 6, free and open to the…

Livestream Conversations with Ukraine

Standing with Ukraine: A Series of International Livestream Conversations All are invited to meet in-person and on Zoom for this Friday’s international livestream conversation, focusing on the eastern city of Dnipro, Ukraine. Panelists include: Mayor of Dnipro Boris Filatov Pavel Khazan, Environmentalist and Officer in Ukrainian Armed Forces Nataliya Chernyshova, Dnipro City Council Juliya Dmytrova, Director…

Wesleyan Stands with Ukraine Rally

You read about Ukraine, listen about Ukraine, talk about Ukraine, but do you stand with Ukraine?  Bring Ukrainian flags and anything Ukraine-related, hear personal accounts of what is happening, and learn more about how you can help. Want to say no to war? Join us on Friday at 4.30 pm in front of Usdan and…

Wes Rides Free with WesPass!

The new Wesleyan WesPass provides free rides on all Middletown Area Transit (MAT) and 9-Town Transit buses, simply by showing your Wesleyan ID card.  Middletown Area Transit connects distant parts of Middletown, providing affordable access to grocery, shopping, and medical destinations.  MAT buses also connect to recreational and shopping opportunities in neighboring towns, and to…

Livestream Conversations with Ukraine

All are invited to meet in-person and on Zoom for this Friday’s international livestream conversation, focusing on the eastern city of Dnipro, Ukraine. Panelists include: Mayor of Dnipro Boris Filatov Pavel Khazan, Environmentalist and Officer in Ukrainian Armed Forces Nataliya Chernyshova, Dnipro City Council Juliya Dmytrova, Director of TAPS/Ukraine Bonnie Carroll; Founder and President of…

Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities 02/15

New this week: On campus: The Sustainability Office is looking for a Summer Assistant to join our team for Summer 2022. This is a great introduction to the Sustainability Office and a chance to work on everything from strategic planning to marketing, to Waste Not. Applications are due Marc Off campus: Dismas House of Massachusetts,…

PCSE Seed Grants in Action: Report #3 from Infinitely

Each year, the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awards $5,000 seed grants to fund the launch or early-stage growth of a project, program, or venture.  Infinitely is a sustainable clothing brand that seeks to take down the world of fast fashion. Founders Nimra Karamat ’23 and Ashley Cardenas ’23 create high-quality versatile pieces so their customers can…

PCSE Seed Grants in Action: Report #3 from Long Lane Farm

Each year, the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awards $5,000 seed grants to fund the launch or early-stage growth of a project, program, or venture.  Since its founding in 2003, Long Lane Farm has worked towards a model of food sovereignty, in which all people not only have access to affordable, healthy meals, but also have…

PCSE Seed and Davis Project for Peace Grants!

The Patricelli Center Seed Grants and Davis Project for Peace Grants are accepting applications now! PCSE Director Makaela Kingsley is happy to meet with students over break for help with the applications and to connect them to mentors!