The CSL in a Nutshell
Monthly Updates for Students, from the Center for Service Learning
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Advocate for Policy with the Kansas Legislature |
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The Kansas legislative session is in full swing, and now is a great time for you to share your insights on policy and issues being discussed in Topeka! |
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Not sure who your representative is or what to contact them about?
Check out this quick instructional video from the Center for Service Learning:
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Have you heard about a specific bill for which you’d like to share your support or opposition?
Here’s another quick video from the CSL about how to learn more about specific pieces of legislation submit testimony to the committee discussing a bill:
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Some bills and policy issues that might be of interest to students include:
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SB 394- Requiring all advanced voting ballots be returned by 7 p.m. on election day.
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SB 445- Prohibiting the use of additional ballot boxes for the return of advance voting ballots.
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SB 493- Prohibiting cities and counties from regulating plastic and other containers designed for the consumption, transportation or protection of merchandise, food or beverages.
- Redistricting
- August Primary Election Ballot Measures
CSL’s Civic Engagement Hub, you can find information about
more bills that may be relevant to the KU community.
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Student Spotlight: Abeer Iqbal |
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KU student Abeer Iqbal has been named a 2022 Newman Civic Fellow!
The Newman Civic Fellowship honors inspiring college student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country.
Abeer's community-engaged work includes:
- LEAD UP Summer Academy
- Research at the KU Alzheimers' Disease Center
- Mass Vaccination Efforts in Douglas County
Congratulations, Abeer!
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Long-Term Service Opportunities:
Nonprofit Service Club
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The KU Nonprofit Service Club's (NSC) mission is to bridge the gap between university students and local nonprofit organizations to encourage exploration in nonprofit careers and provide opportunities for professional development in preparation for those careers.
NSC partners with many local nonprofits to provide long-term volunteering programs to KU students. These programs aim to show students the behind-the-scenes operations of nonprofits and give community partners access to professional volunteers in areas such as business, graphic design, and operations.
Details for each program can be found in the links below. To apply for a program, visit the link embedded at the top of the program guidelines.
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Hawk Week Leaders will serve as guides to new students as they transition to the University of Kansas. They will act as positive role models and encourage involvement and intellectual engagement by connecting with new students at Hawk Week events. Apply by April 1!
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Send Silence Packing is an all-day exhibit on March 29th designed to raise awareness about the impact of suicide, connect individuals to mental health resources, and inspire action for suicide prevention. This event will be hosted outside on the Watson Library's lawn.
Volunteers for the 7:30 a.m. shift will assist in setting up the display, and the 4 p.m. shift will assist in packing up the display. All other shifts will be assisting in handing out educational flyers or other assigned tasks.
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SWAB KU
Be the Match will be hosting SWAB KU, a bone marrow registration drive, on campus from March 21-24. This event will be held in Capitol Federal Hall each day from 9am-4pm, and volunteers are needed to staff the table!
If you are interested in helping staff the table for SWAB KU, please connect with Em Hull, President of the KU Nonprofit Service Club, at ku.nonprofitserviceclub@gmail.com.
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The Big Event volunteers provide a helping hand to Lawrence residents by completing projects in their neighborhoods. This year's event will take place on April 23!
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The KU Center for Community Outreach is currently seeking applications for a number of paid leadership position within the organization. Learn more about each position and submit your applications by March 21!
KU Alternative Breaks' hiring process for their co-director position will begin after Spring Break, so be on the lookout for a posting of that position on employment.ku.edu.
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2022 Excellence in Service Learning Awards |
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We are now accepting nominations for our annual faculty, staff, student, and community partner awards!
Graduate Student Excellence in Community-Engaged Research and Learning
Each year, one graduate student is honored for promoting community engagement through their research, teaching, or programming initiatives that demonstrates an impact on students and the community.
Student Excellence in Service Learning
One undergraduate student is honored for showing civic commitment, community awareness, and positive community impact through service learning, as well as the academic impact and personal development through service learning or community engagement.
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2022 Service Showcase + Celebration |
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We are looking for dynamic stories, unique projects, and inspiring service for our Spring 2022 Service Showcase happening this spring!
For this year’s showcase we are seeking students who have completed service projects or placements that have made an impact on them as students and the community. This opportunity will provide students an opportunity to network with service minded professionals, practice their presentation skills, and add additional experience to their educational portfolio.
For more ideas and inspiration about telling your story for your own proposal, check out last year's top presentations.
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We invite you to consider earning a Certificate in Service Learning. Obtaining your certificate involves taking classes, engaging in volunteer work, and reflecting on your service learning experiences. Once you have earned the certificate, it is acknowledged on your official academic transcript.
There are a number of steps to complete the Certificate in Service Learning, make sure you visit our website to learn more about where you are in the process or where to start if you are just beginning!
If you have questions about your personal progress toward
completion of the Certificate in Service Learning, please email our Certificate Coordinator at serve@ku.edu.
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March 24, 7-7:45pm CST: Hearts for the Homeless General Body Meeting
March 25, 12-3pm CST: Midwest Student Voting Summit
March 29: Send Silence Packing
March 30, 5-8:30pm: Global Climate Teach-In
April 4, 1:30-4:30pm CST: QT 101 Open Session
April 5, 6-7pm CST: KU Habitat Member Meeting
April 6, 12-1pm CST: Community Service Advocates Meeting #2
April 12, 6-7pm CST: Nonprofit Service Club Member Meeting
April 21, 3:30-4:30pm CST: Service Showcase + Celebration
April 23, 10am-2pm CST: The Big Event
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up to date on all things KU Service!
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Center for Service Learning
The University of Kansas
Strong Hall, Room 150
1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 66046
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Through community and campus partnerships, the Center for Service Learning advances service-learning, community-engaged scholarship, and civic engagement that fosters a commitment to participation for a diverse, just, and global society. |
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