Calling all volunteers for Feet to the Fire: Riverfront Encounter Saturday May 7, 2016! Middletown’s annual eco-arts festival needs you! The festival will be held at Harbor Park from 12-5 on Saturday May 7th (but volunteer shifts start as early as 8 a.m.). Our Facebook Event describes some of the highlights of the day — from main…
Community Solutions is excited to offer four summer internships for current college students from June-August, 2016. Each student will be responsible for carrying out at least one project for a Community Solutions team, in addition to supporting day-to-day tasks, and they will receive ongoing learning and networking opportunities throughout the summer. The details on each internship opportunity…
Carlos Eguiluz Rosas was selected to receive an Enrichment Grant from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship. With this grant, he participated in an inter-faith service trip over spring break. You can read Carlos’ reflection below, read past grantee reflections here, and visit thePCSE website to learn more about all of our grant programs. From March 14th to March…
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…
CPE is hiring a Fellow for 2016-2017! This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. The Fellow works with CPE’s Program Manager and Academic Manager to plan and manage the day-to-day operations of CPE, including: – Working with CPE faculty to ensure courses are running well – Managing program logistics, including clearances for CPE faculty and…
Abigail Shneyder was selected to receive an Enrichment Grant from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship. With this grant, she traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Radio Preservation Task Force conference. You can read Abigail’s reflection below, read past grantee reflections here, and visit the PCSE website to learn more about all of our grant programs. From February 26-27…
Over spring break, Kai Wes traveled to Silicon Valley to learn from Wesleyan graduates and entrepreneurs. Leah Cabrera, Olivia Chavez, and Fortune Jackson-Bartelmus wrote a reflection on their trip below: The Silicon Valley trip exposed us to the reality of the tech scene, one where companies have learned to optimize their employees work ethic and…
The Nonprofit Board Residency program is a .5 credit course that provides an opportunity for Wesleyan students to learn about the nonprofit sector and work closely with a local Nonprofit Board of Directors. Students will attend board meetings and actively participate in a committee of the board while completing a project identified by the organization.…
Field Representatives Wanted: June 1-22, Northern Ghana Volunteer Opportunity posted by: Saha Global Description: Saha Global works with communities in Northern Region, Ghana to tackle basic needs deficits by starting small businesses. Over the past few years, Saha has worked with hundreds of college students and young professionals to develop their leadership skills and learn…
Trevon Gordon was selected to receive an Enrichment Grant from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship. With this grant, he participated in a mission trip to Ghana to install a solar power business. You can read Trevor’s reflection below, read past grantee reflections here, and visit the PCSE website to learn more about all of our grant programs. The entire Saha…
