On November 22, STEAM Train—a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting generations, particularly underserved, under-resourced, and underrepresented populations, to careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and beyond—awarded Wesleyan University its 2025 Community Engagement Award. The honor recognizes Wesleyan’s sustained support of the organization since its founding in 2017. Since STEAM Train’s inception, Wesleyan has provided critical…
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Education Workshop Series
Fall 2025 Highlight SeriesWe celebrated another successful semester of the Education Workshop Series! Designed to support Wesleyan students working with local youth across a variety of settings, including afterschool enrichment programs and tutoring initiatives, this semester’s series featured workshops such as “Planning for Learner Variability,” “Classroom Management,” and “Creating Effective Curriculum,” and many others. The…
Children’s Aid Career Trek
Fall 2025 HighlightsOn November 7th, the Jewett Center for Community Partnership – in collaboration with the Gordon Career Center and the Patricelli Center for Entrepreneurship – took over a dozen students and community partners on a “Career Trek” to Harlem, New York City. During this event, students were able to speak and interact with people…
Fall Efforts in Supporting Local Families
Fall 2025 Highlight SeriesWelcome to the Allbritton Center’s Fall 2025 Highlight Series! As the year draws to a close, we’re proud to reflect on a semester defined by community care, collaboration, and meaningful impact. From food justice initiatives to holiday giving, the Allbritton Center worked alongside students and local partners to support Middletown families during…
Re-Imagining Community Safety Conference
The Jewett Center for Community Partnerships and the Center for Justice Innovation are excited to host the upcoming Re-Imagining Community Safety: Research in Practice Conference that will take place on April 13th (11:00am-4:00pm) at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. We are hoping that you can join us for this wonderful opportunity to network and explore…
2/14 Newsletter
Latest News The Allbritton Center Welcomes 3 New Faculty/Staff Members: Ahmed Badr: Interim Director for the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Policy Briana Bellinger-Dawson: Coordinator of Community Participation at the Jewett Center for Community Partnerships Jacqueline Rabe Thomas: Koepell Journalism Fellow The Patricelli Center New Venture Awards (NVA), formerly…
Introducing the JCCP’s New Coordinator of Community Participation: Briana Bellinger-Dawson
The Jewett Center for Community Partnerships (JCCP) is excited to welcome Briana Bellinger-Dawson as the Coordinator of Community Participation! She has been an educator for New Haven Public Schools for the past eight years at Nathan Hale School and Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School. She is also an alum of the Center for…
Methods of Civic Engagement Series
The Jewett Center for Community Partnerships will be hosting a series of events that focus on methods of civic engagement. Please join our guest speakers for conversations about how to engage civically through electoral politics and philanthropy to advance social movements. We’ll also explore the future of re-entry and the intersection of youth athletics and…
2/18 Growing Power
What is Growing Power and how does it relate to the JCCP’s Reimagining Justice Initiative? The Jewett Center is invested in using the resources at our disposal to support organizations working toward justice. Re-Imagining Justice (one of the Center’s 3 focus areas) has supported groups that advocate for decarceration, criminal justice reform, alternatives to incarceration,…
Cardinal Community Commitment
Every year, over 400 Wesleyan students choose to enrich their educational experience through civic engagement on campus and beyond. They deploy their curiosity, skills, and practical idealism as they support educational and social enrichment activities for youth, stand with efforts to protect our environment, learn from the wisdom of aging community members, and work in…