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"Do Good Well" is a favorite phrase in the Office of Community Engagement. It refers to the notion that in community engagement, we should be committed to not just doing this work, but doing it in a way that is mutually beneficial and reciprocal for campus and community partners.
In the coming weeks, there are a number of opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to learn best practices for community engagement and advance their partnership development skills. Read below to find out more about Community-Engaged Courses (CECs) for Spring 2024, the Graduate Engagement Corps (GEC) that will launch a new cohort this winter, and the upcoming Community Engagement Network (CEN) meeting. Students are especially encouraged to consider registering for Campus Compact's Civic Action Academy and the Iowa Nonprofit Summit.
As always, we welcome you to stop by our office or reach out to learn more about community engagement education and training opportunities.
In partnership,
Nick Benson
Executive Director
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Faculty & Instructors:
Spring '24 Community-Engaged Course Deadline Oct. 27th
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Instructors and faculty planning to incorporate community engagement into their Spring 2024 courses are encouraged to apply for the Community-Engaged Course (CEC) designation in MyUI. This designation allows students to proactively identify and register for courses that include community partnerships. More information about CECs can be found at: https://engagement.uiowa.edu/community-engaged-courses.
The deadline to apply is Friday, October 27th.
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Graduate Student Opportunity:
2024 Graduate Engagement Corps Applications Open
The Office of Community Engagement is excited to open applications for the 2024 Graduate Engagement Corps (GEC). The GEC provides graduate and professional students with training in critical areas of community engagement, including community-engaged teaching, community-engaged research, and building community partnerships. To learn more about the GEC and the impact you can have as a graduate student, visit: https://engagement.uiowa.edu/GEC.
The deadline to apply is Monday, November 20th.
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Additional Student Engagement Opportunities | |
Register for the Iowa Nonprofit Summit
The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center (LAWINRC) is offering funding support for students who are interested in attending this year’s Iowa Nonprofit Summit hosted by the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance, which takes place November 13th and 14th in Ankeny. This is a great opportunity for students to engage with nonprofit leaders and organizations!
Early bird pricing closes this Friday, October 6th. Students are encouraged to submit applications for funding as soon as possible.
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Campus Compact's Civic Action Academy | |
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The 2023 Civic Action Academy will be held on November 10-11 in Grinnell, IA at Grinnell College. This professional development opportunity will bring students from Iowa and Minnesota together to learn new ways of making a difference and building skills through civic and community engagement.
Sessions will offer skill-building in civic action including philanthropy, leadership, dialogue, advocacy, and more. Students will also have a chance to learn what others are doing on other campuses and network with peers.
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High School Workshop and Performance Day | |
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Arts Share and the UI Theatre Department will be presenting the annual High School Workshop and Performance Day on campus on October 13th.
Students will participate in workshops in acting, design, and playwriting led by graduate students, and then see a performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
This year’s attendees are coming from Ames, Anamosa, Belle Plaine, Council Bluffs,
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Dunlap, Kalona, Keokuk, Preston, Victor, Wellman, West Branch, and West Liberty. | |
Meet the 2023-24 Grant Wood Fellows: Painting & Drawing, Shea Hembrey; Interdisciplinary Performance—Theatre, Jessica Tucker; and Printmaking, Junli Song. Each Fellow will make a 20-minute presentation about their current practice followed by an opportunity to ask questions. | |
The evening will conclude with light refreshments in the VAB atrium. Learn more about the Fellows by visiting the Grant Wood website. | |
OCE Executive Director, Faculty Fellow Win Awards | |
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The Office of Community Engagement's Executive Director, Nick Benson, and Faculty Fellow for Engaged Teaching and Scholarship, Rachel Young, will be honored at the upcoming Faculty and Staff Awards Celebration on October 26th.
Nick was one of two university recipients of the David J. Skorton Staff Excellence Award in Service to the University of Iowa for 2023. The award is given annually to individuals who have made significant contributions and have shown exceptional imagination and dedication to improving the university community.
Rachel was named the 2022 Scripps Howard Teacher of the Year. This prestigious national award recognizes excellence in teaching across several areas, and only one award is presented each year. Rachel was honored in part because of her extensive community-engaged teaching and learning and the impact it has had on her students. Congratulations to both Nick and Rachel!
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