Jewett Center for Community Partnerships

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…

Applications for 2014-2015 Greenlining Academy are Open!

Hey alums! Greenlining Academy is now accepting applications for it’s 2014-2015 programs! Check out the details below and good luck! From the program’s website: We’re excited to announce that applications for our 2014-2015 Greenlining Academy programs are now open! We’re looking for bright and talented candidates who are committed to social justice and equity. Learn…

CCP Anniversary Series Spotlight: Chicken Soup for the Traverse Square Soul

This week’s spotlight is on the Traverse Square after-school program. Written by Jay Benedith ’14, this reflection on such an amazing program is guaranteed to inspire you: “If you’ve come here to help me, you’re wasting your time. But if you’ve come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”…

Election Day Vans

Election Day is  next Tuesday, November 5th! The Center for Community Partnerships is offering a shuttle service to and from the polls starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m. The shuttles will leave from Usdan, so no excuses to not get out and be counted!

Energize CT Looking for Students

Energize CT, a new energy assistance program sponsored by Middletown is looking for students! Energize CT sends pairs of people into homes in the North End to replace light bulbs and conduct an energy needs survey. This project will take place on selective Fridays and Saturdays in November and early December. Students have the option to…

Volunteer with the Friends of the Wesleyan Library

Homecoming and Family Weekend is right around the corner, and with it comes the incredible Friends of the Wesleyan Library Sale! But those discount Song of Ice and Fire novels and cookbooks don’t just organize and sell themselves. The Friends of the Wesleyan Library needs volunteers on Friday, November 1 from 5p-8p and on Saturday…