To those who may be on campus this summer: there are so many things to do in Middletown, especially when classes are out of session! Just this week there are many opportunities to get out, try some new food, or get that lovely fresh air. Plus, what’s better than this sunshine? No more rainy days,…
Job Opportunity // Special Assistant to the President
Okay, maybe not the President, but the President of Peace First. More information here. “This is a key position during a time of excitement and possibility for Peace First, providing high-level administrative support and assistance to the President. The Special Assistant provides confidential administrative support, serving as the gatekeeper and primary point of contact for internal and…
RICC VISTA Positions Available
RI Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Application Deadline Extended to June 21st Rhode Island Campus Compact has extended the application deadline for the 2013 – 2014 RICC AmeriCorps*VISTA Program to June 21st. RICC AmeriCorps*VISTAs are full-time AmeriCorps members who address the pressing issues facing low-income communities throughout the state with placements at institution of higher education and core urban schools.…
Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship: 2012/2013 Year in Review
Two years after its founding in May 2011, Wesleyan University’s Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship (PCSE) is becoming a hub of activity. We are cultivating the long-standing Wesleyan ethos of social justice and entrepreneurial spirit as we carry out our mission: to support students and alumni interested in creating and sustaining programs, businesses, and organizations…
World Refugee Day Celebration
The World Refugee Celebration happens Wednesday, June 19th, at OBERON, Harvard Square. With free admission, RSVP at www.refugepoint.org.
Jordyn Lexton ’08 & Drive Change
Interested in supporting food trucks for social justice? Read below for information from Jordyn Lexton ’08, and definitely watch a video of the project here. “Dear Friends, Love food trucks?? Have an appetite for social change?? Feed your hunger by investing in a new social enterprise called Drive Change, a NYC based food truck business that employs,…
Perel-Slater ’11 Wins $10,000 for Maji Safi Group
The PCSE would like to congratulate Max Perel-Slater ’11 on winning the Advancing Leaders Fellowship. Many Wesleyan students, staff, faculty, and friends voted for Perel-Slater and his Maji Safi Group, and we’re excited to see new possibilities for their incredible work! “The $10,000 fellowship supports alumni from all World Learning programs as they implement innovative…
You Can be a Leader and a Follower in Our Book
Are you following us on twitter @wes_engage? We’ve even curated a Social Entrepreneurship List for you to keep track of. We believe that you can be a leader in civic engagement and still be a follower! (Please forgive us for our cheesy humor). Below are some of our recent retweets for you to…
Calling All Our Newest Alums! Miller Prize Extension
Hello May ’13 Grads! Deadline Extension: The Miller Family Foundation Prize applications are now due on Sunday, June 16, at 11:59pm. If you have recently accepted an offer from an employer in education or the nonprofit sector, and graduated with Wesleyan need-based financial aid loans, you should consider applying for the Miller Family Foundation Prize. The Miller Prize is…
FSD International // Grants, Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities
Looking for grants, scholarships, fellowships, and other funding opportunities? From the FSD website: “Founded in 1995, Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) enhances the capacity of community organizations around the world to address local health, social, environmental, and economic issues.” You can hop on over to their site for a breakdown; so click here to find…