The Allbritton Spotlight is a Q&A series highlighting students engaged in the local community through the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life, the Center for Community Partnerships, and the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship. These students dedicate their time to a diversity of projects from tutoring middle school students to advocating for sexual…
Jewett Center for Community Partnerships
Anna Shusterman Named Finalist for the Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award
Each year, Campus Compact selects a senior faculty member from one of its member institutions for the Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award. The award honors a professor who has produced high-quality academic work that is grounded in deep community engagement, demonstrated leadership within their university, and created lasting impact for the public good. This year…
OCS Ice Cream Party and Fall Allbritton Luncheon
Campus is very quiet over the summer, with just the maneuverings of summer classes and the occasional burst of noise from a middle school summer camp to keep us company. I started my position as the Civic Engagement Fellow in June, at the beginning of the calmest time of year on campus. After a few months…
After Charleston: This Thursday
Three experts and a Wesleyan student will lead a panel discussion on “After Charleston: Next Steps for the Movement for Social Justice” at 8 p.m. Sept. 17 in Memorial Chapel. The event is sponsored by the Allbritton Center for Public Life, the African American Studies department and the Office of Equity and Inclusion. . The…
Girls in Science Camp Reflection – “What I Learned”
The following post is shared from Green Street Teaching and Learning Center, by Anna Redgrave ’16 We had three amazing college students work with us to deliver the Girls in Science Camp at Green Street and serve as role models for the campers. This year, those young women were Stacy Uchendu ’17, Anna Redgrave ’16,…
Girls in Science Camp Reflection – No Limits
The following post is shared from Green Street Teaching and Learning Center, by Stacy Uchendu ’17 We had three amazing college students work with us to deliver the Girls in Science Camp at Green Street and serve as role models for the campers. This year, those young women were Stacy Uchendu ’17, Anna Redgrave ’16,…
Work Study Jobs at the Office of Community Service
The Office of Community Service is hiring work-study and non-work study students for a diverse array of positions, including positions in local nonprofits. We will be at the Job Fair on September 9th from 11am-2pm with more information about the application process. Hiring: Social Media/Administrative Assistant At St. Vincent DePaul —Work Study Eligible— St.…
1 Year Out: Maggie Feldman-Piltch
1 Year Out is an interview series highlighting alumni from the class of 2014 who are engaged in public service, entrepreneurship, or nonprofit work in any capacity- through their employment, a volunteer position, or on the side. So tell me about your life 1 Year Out of Wesleyan! Hello friends! For the last year, I’ve been…
Volunteers Needed at Amazing Grace
The Amazing Grace food pantry is in need of volunteers on Saturday, September 5th. Due to the holiday weekend, they are short on their regular volunteers. We are looking for 3-5 students who can volunteer their time at Amazing Grace from 9am – 1pm. You will be helping to stock the pantry and then assisting…
Center for Prison Education: Fall Book Drive
Wesleyan’s Center for Prison Education created an Amazon Wish List for the books their students will need for the upcoming semester. So far they have received over 150 book donations! – As of 9/1 they have topped 200 book donations! – Here is a brief history of the Center for Prison Education: In the fall…