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In this email:
- MLK Interfaith Day of Service
- 15th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
- Afternoon Enrichment is looking for volunteers and CITs for the spring semester!
- The 2021 Brenda Meehan Social Justice-in-Action Grants
- Submit to the Brandeis I Am Global Lookbook
- COVID 19 Memorial Day
- Volunteer at REACH
- Real Talk Presents: Author Jennifer De Leon
- Apply to the Millennium Fellowship
- Support Needed for the Waltham Armory Project
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On Campus & Virtual Opportunities |
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MLK Interfaith Day of Service |
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Join us for the 11th Annual MLK Interfaith Day of Service on Monday, January 18th from 10-11:30 am as we honor the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through social justice discussions and advocacy projects. We hope you will help us live out King's vision of building a beloved community, as we work toward overcoming the three pandemics: racism, health disparity and violence. Please register for the event online in advance!
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15th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial |
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Monday, January 18, 2021 6:15-9:00pm
Program begins at 6:30pm
The annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is an opportunity for the Brandeis community to come together in recognition of the multitude of narratives experienced by minoritized people in America, and to share a journey of empowerment, energy and love. Brandeis University's 15th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial themed, "As She Is Queen & King!", is taking place virtually. Please Register Here.
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Afternoon Enrichment is looking for volunteers and CITs for the spring semester! |
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Afternoon Enrichment is going to be holding program virtually every Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm with middle school students from the Waltham public school system in the upcoming 2021 spring semester! Programs consist of one hour of a hands-on group activity and one hour of one-on-one tutoring with your student. If you are interested in working with students during program each week, please fill out the volunteer application!
For those interested in becoming a coordinator-in-training, the job will consist primarily of planning programs and communicating with our community partners at the Waltham middle schools. While the time commitment of a coordinator is greater than that of a volunteer's, it is a great opportunity to work on leadership skills and become part of the Waltham Group community. Please fill out the CIT application that is linked, and feel free to reach out to wg-aft.enrichment@brandeis.edu with any questions!
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The 2021 Brenda Meehan Social Justice-in-Action Grants |
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The Social Justice & Social Policy (SJSP) program is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for Brandeis University undergraduate students. These grants are designed to provide support for student-organized events that bring together academic and activist perspectives on important current public policy issues.
The Brenda Meehan Social Justice-in-Action Grants will provide up to $1,000 to support events planned for the Spring 2021 semester. Applications will be accepted until the grant deadline and recipients will be notified soon after.
All applications must be received by the deadline: February 18, 2021 at 5:00 pm EST
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Submit to the Brandeis I Am Global Lookbook |
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During the 2020 - 2021 academic year, the Brandeis campus has truly become, in all senses of the word, global. With our students spread out across the globe, we wanted to provide everyone with a place to share and celebrate their daily experiences with the Brandeis community. It is in this spirit that the “I Am Global Lookbook” was born.
You, as a Brandeis community member, are invited to share an artifact that is representative of your global experience this year. We will compile these artifacts (photos, poems, songs, video clips, recipe submissions, etc.) into a digital lookbook or "zine" to bepublished on the Brandeis website in 2021.
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Community Partner Opportunities |
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Lyle Benjamin, Author and Founder of the volunteer non-profit organization, Planned Acts of Kindness (PlannedActs.Org), has written the book “Legacy Lifelines: Memorial” designed to be given away for free to every family — in the world — that has lost a family member due to COVID-19. If you wish to volunteer, donate, or learn about the initiatives of Benjamin’s NPO, visit www.plannedacts.org or contact Lyle Benjamin (917-683-2625), support@plannedActs.org and if you or someone you know someone that has passed in the last year, go to LegacyLineClubs.Com to register for the free book."
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Are you interested in helping survivors and information seekers in a virtual space? With the support of staff and peers, volunteers are able to have conversations in the safety of their home, while feeling connected to the organization and the community. This role is a virtual afternoon/evening position.
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Real Talk Presents: Author Jennifer De Leon |
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Real Talk Presents Author Jennifer De Leon
Monday, January 25 at 6 PM
Our Real Talk teen leaders with the support of the WHS Book Club will be hosting a conversation with local author Jennifer De Leon. Her novel Don't Ask Me Where I'm From tells the story of Liliana Cruz, a Boston teen from an immigrant family who is accepted into the METCO program—and the challenges she faces as she is forced to confront racism at her new suburban school.
The event will be streamed live on YouTube with our teens engaging the author in conversation. Attendees won't be visible or audible but they will be able to comment and ask questions of the author.
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Apply to the Millennium Fellowship |
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The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the Millennium Fellowship. This program convenes, challenges, and celebrates bold student leadership advancing the Sustainable Development Goals on campus and in communities. As a Millennium Fellow, you will hone skills, take concrete action, and earn a certificate of recognition from United Nations Academic Impact and MCN. There is no cost for selected students. Undergraduate leaders should apply as soon as possible (rolling admissions through April 30th, Class of 2021 will run August-December 2021).
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Support Needed for the Waltham Armory Project |
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There are several ways to show support (choose the one that works for you)
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*Please note that the Department of Community Service provides marketing and may not be in direct partnership with this organization, student group or department. It is the responsibility of all members of this listserv to research all internal and external community engagement initiatives and programs prior to involvement.
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Department of Community Service
Shapiro Campus Center, Room 203
P: 781-736-3237
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