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…
Middletown Happenings: Farmers Market, Food Not Bombs, and Anything Goes!
With summer upon us once again, we are returning to our practice of highlighting some of the incredible events happening around Middletown each week. With the help of Arts2go.org, the Middletown Patch, and Wesleyan’s calendar, we’ve put together a list of some of the incredible events happening this week. Get out for a study or work break, and…
International Young Leaders Assembly (August)
We were recently contacted by the president of the Global Young Leaders Assembly in regards to a set of conferences taking place this summer in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York. Check out this opportunity and apply now for early bird registration costs! Remember, PCSE Enrichment Grant applications will be accepted again starting July 1st!…
Middletown Happenings: Summer Stock, North End Farmers Market, Bellydance, and more!
With summer upon us once again, we are returning to our practice of highlighting some of the incredible events happening around Middletown each week. With the help of Arts2go.org, the Middletown Patch, and Wesleyan’s calendar, we’ve put together a list of some of the incredible events happening this week. Get out for a study or work break, and…
Job Opportunities with Peace First: Communications Manager, IT Coordinator, Program Director, and Development Coordinator
We were recently contacted by Jen Clammer ’90 about multiple job opportunities with Peace First. Check out the job descriptions below and visit the Peace First Web Site for more information on these opportunities. About Peace First Peace First believes in teaching, modeling and valuing youth peacemaking in order to unleash young people’s ability to create positive change…