The CSL in a Nutshell
Updates from the Center for Service Learning
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Message from the CSL Staff |
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As our community continues to be vaccinated and we slowly begin to open back up, we are excited about the opportunities to engage again more fully with our community partners. We recognize that for many this year has been beyond challenging and difficult, professionally and personally. We are so inspired by your adaptiveness and sustained commitment to our students and to our community. Your dedication is making the KU and Lawrence communities better and more equitable, which is a testament to your tireless advocacy, service, and action. As we move forward, we look forward to the opportunity to continue to partner with your organization. In the upcoming months, we will share additional updates for how we can begin to resume some of our prior efforts, as well as enhance and expand our initiatives and collaborative opportunities for impact through community and campus partnerships.
In service,
Center for Service Learning Staff
Jomella Watson-Thompson, PhD
Emily Rountree, PhD
Kate Kemper, MSEd
Will Chaney.
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Organization Spotlight:
Just Food
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Each year, we honor one community partner who has exemplified notable partnership with the University of Kansas and the CSL. The recipient of this award has made a significant contribution to KU’s culture of engagement through their partnership in promoting engaged learning, scholarship, and service.
Our 2021 winner Just Food has been critical in the fight for food security in our community. From continuing to support the Campus Cupboard to engaging in community-engaged research projects with faculty and participating in the KU Food for Jayhawks committee, Just Food has been a valuable partner to KU during this time.
§ecently, Just Food completed a major renovation to their pantry space. These updates have created a welcoming community space that is ADA accessible and better equipped to expand programming and on-on-one client support efforts.
Congratulations to Just Food and thank you for all of the meaningful work you’ve done this year!
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Have a project in mind? Looking for volunteers for an event? Not sure where to begin to partner with KU? Let us know how we can include you in partnerships, or how we can help you create them by completing our partnerships and opportunities survey. Our team will review your submission and reach out with suggestions, ideas, and resources tailored to your needs!
Please reach out to the Center for Service Learning
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Resource Spotlight:
Kansas Work Study Program
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The Kansas Work-Study Program is a state-funded program that incentivizes hiring KU students who are Kansas residents. This program reimburses employers 50% of the students’ gross wages. Employers must be Kansas businesses who use Kansas banks, have a FEIN, and be willing to act as the students' employers. Students must be Kansas residents who qualify for in-state tuition, be enrolled in 6 credit hours for the spring and fall semesters (no summer courses necessary), have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and have a FAFSA (federal financial aid application) on file. Students must demonstrate financial need to be determined program eligible, so their applications are also checked for financial aid eligibility through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Please reach out to the University Career Center
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Student Spotlight:
Graduating Student Service Leaders
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As the semester comes to a close, we want to acknowledge the graduating leaders of the student service organizations advised by the CSL:
Shalom Lee: Education Director, LEAD UP
Kavya Nataraj: Co-President, HEAL KU
Thank you for supporting these students' work this year, as your organizations moved forward amidst many challenges and changes!
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Student Spotlight:
Service Showcase Presentation Winners
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Each year, the Center for Service Learning hosts a Service Showcase presentation competition. These presentations are judged by KU faculty, staff, and community partners. Awards are given to the top-scored presenter in each category.
Congratulations to our 2021 winners:
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To learn more about the annual Service Showcase and Celebration
and to submit a presentation proposal for our 2022 program,
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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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