Critical Consciousness is the ability to recognize and analyze systems of inequality and develop a critical lens to navigate and challenge these systems. This is a core component of the way youth organizing is approached yet it is a core competency missing in many youth development programs. Developing a Critical Consciousness lens is a long-term…
New this week: On campus: The Sustainability Office is looking for a Summer Assistant to join our team for Summer 2022. This is a great introduction to the Sustainability Office and a chance to work on everything from strategic planning to marketing, to Waste Not. Applications are due Marc Off campus: Dismas House of Massachusetts,…
The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2022 PCSE Seed Grants. Finalists will pitch in a public event via Zoom on Friday, February 25, at noon Eastern Time. [RSVP here] These $5,000 awards are intended to fund the launch or early stage growth of a social enterprise, project, program,…
Each year, the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awards $5,000 seed grants to fund the launch or early-stage growth of a project, program, or venture. Infinitely is a sustainable clothing brand that seeks to take down the world of fast fashion. Founders Nimra Karamat ’23 and Ashley Cardenas ’23 create high-quality versatile pieces so their customers can…
JCCP Best Practices for Youth Safety The majority of our JCCP student groups work with young people, so we ask that all JCCP student employees and volunteers read through our Best Practices for Youth Safety before beginning their civic engagement. Privacy and Safety Protocols to keep children safe If working with a child in person…
Each year, the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship awards $5,000 seed grants to fund the launch or early-stage growth of a project, program, or venture. Since its founding in 2003, Long Lane Farm has worked towards a model of food sovereignty, in which all people not only have access to affordable, healthy meals, but also have…
The Patricelli Center Seed Grants and Davis Project for Peace Grants are accepting applications now! PCSE Director Makaela Kingsley is happy to meet with students over break for help with the applications and to connect them to mentors!
Welcome to the Middletown Government Participation Guide! This document was developed in collaboration between the Wesleyan Sustainability Office and the Middletown Sustainability Team with the goal of demystifying the process of getting involved in our local government. It’ll help you figure out where to start, how to participate in meetings, and how to sustain long-term…
During the 2019-2020 academic year, over 400 Wesleyan students engaged in programs sponsored by the Jewett Center for Community Partnerships (JCCP). Students have worked on behalf of educational programs, programs addressing hunger and homelessness, among others. All student efforts are representative of our commitment to co-creating mutually respectful partnerships in pursuit of a just, equitable,…
New this week: On campus: The Support, Healing, Activism and Prevention Education (SHAPE) Office is hiring an intern. The SHAPE intern plays a multi-functional role in sexual violence prevention, education and outreach initiatives, and provides trained peer support to help students navigate on and off campus resources. The intern also serves as a liaison among administrative…
