Research Fellow, Higher Education Reform: The American Enterprise Institute, a leading nonprofit public policy research organization, seeks a full-time research fellow to work in the area of education policy. The primary responsibility of this position is to autonomously manage and execute research projects on a variety of topics in postsecondary education, including: access and affordability; student success;…
PCSE Seed Grants in Action: A Report from BUKO Founder, Joaquin Benares ’15
The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awards annual seed grants to fund the launch or early stage growth of a Wesleyan-connected social enterprise, project, program, or venture. Each grant recipient reports back with blog posts and photos. Here’s the first report from Boundless Updated Knowledge Offline (BUKO), one of the three 2014 winners, written by founder Joaquin Benares ’15.…
PCSE Seed Grants in Action: A Report from Tavo True-Alcala ’15 and Brent Packer ’15
The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awards annual seed grants to fund the launch or early stage growth of a Wesleyan-connected social enterprise, project, program, or venture. Each grant recipient reports back with blog posts and photos. Here’s the first report from Wishing Well, one of the three 2014 winners, written by Tavo True-Alcala ’15. You can read about…
PCSE Seed Grants in Action: A Report from Kwaku Akoi ’14, CEO of JooMah
The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awards annual seed grants to fund the launch or early stage growth of a Wesleyan-connected social enterprise, project, program, or venture. Each grant recipient reports back with blog posts and photos. Here’s the first report from JooMah, one of the three 2014 winners, written by CEO Kwaku Akoi ’14. You can read about…
Job Opportunity: CT Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
CT Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA Leader, 2014-2015! The CT Campus Compact (CTCC) AmeriCorps VISTA program mobilizes higher education resources to build the capacity of a key community based partner that serves low-income people. Through the work with a campus and its designated partner agency, VISTA members address priority community needs in 1 of 3 focus…
WESU 75th Anniversary Doo Wop Extravaganza with Jay Siegel’s Tokens and The Super Girl Group (7/12)
Lovers of vintage Doo Wop, Rhythm and Blues, and Rock and Roll should mark their Calendars for a night to remember when WESU Middletown presents a fundraising concert in celebration of 75 years of community Radio & 35 years of the Moondog Matinee with a fundraising concert on July 12, at The Middletown High School…
Vincent Van Gogh’s Technique at Green Street Arts Center (7/10)
Idealist Jobs Snapshot: Big Sister Association, Explore Schools, The Alliance, and Democracy International
ENGAGE is committed to helping you find your next employment opportunity! We searched Idealist.org and found some amazing opportunities in education, community mentorship, and political organizing. Check out the opportunities below and apply now! Teacher, Explore Schools: Are you interested in teaching in a dynamic community of learners in Brooklyn? If the answer is yes, become…
Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship to award two SOCAP14 tickets for young alumni (applications due July 21)
A new form of capitalism is arising that recognizes our ability to direct the power and efficiency of market systems toward social impact. Social Capital Markets is dedicated to supporting the growth of this market. SOCAP is an annual event series that connects leading global innovators – investors, foundations, institutions and social entrepreneurs – to…
Don’t ask, “What’s my passion?” Ask this instead (Reblog from Idealist Careers)
Idealist Careers is quickly becoming one of our favorite blogs at ENGAGE! This blog is full of advice on how to find a purpose-driven career, and we recommend checking it out as soon as possible. One terrific post comes from Allison Jones and grapples with the oft-heard advice to “Follow your passion.” Check out the…