Winter 2012 Carlson Center Announcements
Like us on Facebook!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, 2011
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, 2011
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
Are you a community partner looking to connect with the Carlson Center?
Contact us regarding Autumn Quarter service-learning at serve@u.washington.edu, or by calling us at (206) 543-4282, our front desk, and asking for a member of the Service-Learning Team.
updated August 24th, 2011
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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