According to Wikipedia, Crowdfunding (a.k.a. crowd financing, equity crowdfunding, crowd-sourced fundraising) is “the collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money, usually via the Internet, to support efforts initiated by other people or organizations.” Crowdfunding “can also refer to the funding of a company by selling small amounts of equity to many investors.”…
Middletown Potluck: Hunger and Homelessness
Center For Prison Education Open House
Though not technically a part of Homecoming/Family Weekend, the Center for Prison Education is holding their open house this Sunday!
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…
You’re Invited to Brighter Dawns Fundraiser!
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…
REBLOG: Wesleyan Honored with Silver STARS Rating Sustainability Assessment
On Oct. 14, Wesleyan was honored by the Association of the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. For demonstrating sustainability commitments and sustainable leadership, Wesleyan received a silver rating by STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System), a program of The Association of the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). For more, visit the…
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.”…
First Friday From Classroom to Community and Back
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!