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Cornell College Civic Engagement Office

1/12/12
 

Be sure to read all the way to the bottom, as there is a lot going on as we kick off 2012! 

CEO Student Staff Positions 2012-2013
Information Sessions 
Wednesday, January 18, 11:30-12:30, Hedges  
Thursday, January 19, 5:30-6:30, Hedges

The Civic Engagement Office is hiring!  We have several student staff work-study positions open for 2012-2013.  With most of our staff graduating, we are looking forward to building a new team to work with our programs across campus.  Student staff lead Lunch Buddies, Middle School Mentoring, Colleges Against Cancer, Alternative Spring Break, and our volunteer coordination efforts.  To learn more, attend one of our information sessions on January 18 and 19.  For questions, contact Kara Trebil, ktrebil@cornellcollege.edu.

Documentary Screening and Discussion
We Still Live Here: As Nutayunean 
Wednesday, January 18, 3:30, Hedges

In honor of the MLK Holiday, the Civic Engagement Office will be hosting a screening of the documentary "We Still Live here: As Nutayunean".  This one hour documentary details the efforts of the Wampanoag Nation to revive its language more than a century after the death of the last native speaker.  A facilitated discussion will follow the film.  For more information about the film, visit http://www.itvs.org/films/we-still-live-here.       

Career Tour with Nonprofit Organizations
February 2, 12:00-6:00, Cedar Rapids
APPPLICATION DUE January 23

What exactly is a nonprofit organization? What jobs can a liberal arts college graduate do at a nonprofit? What is it really like to work for a nonprofit? Answers to these questions and more can be found by attending the “Career Tour with Nonprofit Organizations” sponsored by the Career Engagement Center and the Civic Engagement Office.
 
The Career Tour offers Cornell students interested in exploring careers in the nonprofit world with a chance to get the inside scoop! During the Career Tour, students will visit three unique nonprofit organizations in Cedar Rapids to learn about who they are, what they do, how they make an impact in the community, and what kinds of work skills are needed to be successful.
 
Complete application information is available here and applications are due Monday, January 23, 2012. Transportation for the Career tour is provided.
 
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to explore careers in the nonprofit world!
 
Sponsored by the Career Engagement Center and the Civic Engagement Office. Contact career@cornellcollege.edu with questions. 

Progress on Afghan Women's Rights
Wednesday, January 25, 12:00-12:45, Allee Chapel 

Esther Hyneman of Women for Afghan Women, a grassroots women's human rights program in Afghanistan, will speak about problems, obstacles, and victories of the women they work with.  She will discuss progress made on women's rights, what this organization sees as the future of this country, and the real story on not only what the Afghan people want but ask for.  Sponsored by the Chaplain and Spiritual Life Office and its Inter-Spiritual Understanding Student Leaders.  

Civic Engagement Minor
Now Available!  

Are you interested in earning a formal credential demonstrating your commitment to public service?  If so, consider the Civic Engagement Minor.  Approved for the first time this year, the Civic Engagement Minor is a six-course minor with an applied service requirement.  The College has established the minor requirements, available at http://www.cornellcollege.edu/catalogue/current/courses-of-instruction/civ.shtml.  For more information, contact John Gruber-Miller at JGruber-Miller@cornellcollege.edu. 

Summer Human Rights Programs
Application Deadline January 30  

Global Youth Connect is hosting several Human Rights Programs in Summer 2012 in Rwanda, Bosnia, and New York City.  The programs are an opportunity to learn about and act upon human rights at both the local and global level.  Cornell Alum Brittany Atchison '10 participated in this program and recommends the experience.  For more information, check http://www.globalyouthconnect.org.

Volunteer Opportunities with Care Initiatives Hospice
Required Orientation: Monday, January 16, 5:00-8:30, Cedar Rapids 

Care Initiatives Hospice offers care and palliative support for Iowans in the final stages of life, with locations in the Cedar Rapids area.  Volunteers can serve in a variety of roles for the hospice, including running errands, assisting with activities in a facility, helping with household chores, or providing help in the office.  All volunteers must go through an orientation prior to serving.  The next orientation will take place on Monday, January 16 from 5:00-8:30 in Cedar Rapids.  For more information, contact Echo Kent at 319-390-4161.  

Upcoming Events

 

January 18 - CEO Staff Info Session, 11:30, Hedges

January 18 - Documentary Screening, 3:30, Hedges

January 19 - CEO Staff Info Session, 5:30, Hedges 

January 23 - Applications for Career Tour With Nonprofits Due

January 25 - Progress on Afghan Women's Rights, 12:00, Allee Chapel

VISTA Corner


This was an exciting week in the worlds of civic engagement and higher education.  On Tuesday, experts and educators from across the country met at the White House for a convening, "For Democracy's Future: Higher Education Reclaims Our Civic Mission."  The conference, which was streamed online, featured speakers sharing their experiences integrating civic service into higher education, as well as their visions for how higher education can continue to revitalize democracy going into the future.

The conference also featured the release of a new report, "A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy's Future."   The report surveys the state of civic education in higher education, and includes terrific data and recommendations that can guide efforts to integrate civic education and higher education. 

This is worth a read if you have an interest in the world of higher education policy, the role of civic engagement on college campuses, or are just curious about the state of the United States' democracy.  Highlights and the full report are available here.  
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