Spring 2012 Carlson Center Announcements
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20 Years, 20,000 students!
Carlson Center's 20th Anniversary
The Carlson Center is celebrating 20 years of engaging students with community. Check out the 20th Anniversary website - with a look at The People, The Programs, The Events, The Community, and The Legacy that define our work. This is also your chance to CONTRIBUTE-- make a gift to the Carlson Center and help us continue to create opportunities for UW students to connect their learning beyond the classroom and develop skills for a lifetime of community engagement.
updated May 16th, 2012
Spring 2012 Service-Learning Courses
Service-Learning courses combine academic learning in the classroom and service with the community in a variety of ways. The list of courses offering Service-Learning this Spring is linked above. Learn more about the courses offered or begin browsing available service positions for your course.
updated February 8, 2012
Spring Celebration of Service & Leadership - Friday, May 11, 2012
Join us from 4:00-6:00pm in Kane Hall on the University of Washington campus to applaud undergraduates'dedication - and the commitment of community partners and faculty - to service and leadership. The Spring Celebration is co-hosted by the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center, Jumpstart, the Pipeline Project,
and the Mary Gates Endowment for Students.
What is your Story? All University of Washington students are invited to share their stories of community involvement in the Gallery of Student Projects. This is an opportunity for you to present your work in a visual display and discuss what you do in the community with other students, faculty, community partners, and civic and university leaders.
Learn more by visiting http://exp.washington.edu/carlson/springcelebration/index.html.
To apply, visit the Spring Celebration gallery of student projects application form at: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/258.
Any questions or concerns can be addressed to sprcele@uw.edu
updated March 29, 2012
Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award: Nominations and Applications Now Being Accepted
This award recognizes a UW student (of Junior or Senior standing) who has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, provided outstanding leadership in the community, and who has been committed to continued civic participation. Find more information about how to apply, or how to nominate someone you know, by visiting the link above. The application deadline is Monday, April 2, 2012.
updated February 7, 2012
Carlson Center featured on the February 2012 edition of UW 360 in preparation for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Celebration!
UW 360 is a magazine-style show that profiles the fascinating people, programs and community connections that define the University of Washington. This February's episode contained a special spotlight on the Carlson Center - "stories on service learning integrated with academics." The episode features students serving at the U District Food Bank and Pike Senior Center, watch for interviews with our partners Joe Grubber and Zoe Freeman, as well as the Carlson Center's new Director, Rachel Vaughn!
updated February 8, 2012
Rachel Vaughn: A perfect fit at the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
Great article in UW Today by Peter Kelly about Rachel's new role as Carlson Center Director!
She feels strongly, and teaches students, that "you engage in the community with an open heart, an open mind and a learning attitude, not 'I am here to solve all your problems or save your community.' There's some humility in how they enter into community service."
updated January 10th, 2012
2010-2011 Service-Learning Evaluation Report (PDF)
In 2010-2011, the Carlson Center supported 94 service-learning courses across a variety of academic areas, placing 2,752 undergraduate students in volunteer positions with hundreds of non-profit organizations, providing approximately 55,040 hours of service toward a variety of needs in the local community. This represents a 54% growth from 2008-2009 and more students serving than ever before in the Carlson Center's history. Read more in the report linked above, including direct quotes from the UW students involved.
updated August 9th, 2011
Looking for Volunteering or Internship Opportunities?
If you'd like to get involved in service, check out the Get Involved section of our website! You can also sign up for our Volunteer Opportunities Email Listserv and receive email notification about upcoming opportunities.
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