civic engagement
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A greater purpose: Cornellians in the Peace Corps
Read the stories of some of the more than 150 Cornellians have served in the Peace Corps.
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Teams dedicated to community service
In typical Cornellian fashion, the Rams athletics squads are engaged in more than just sports. They’re committed to community service in some surprising ways.
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1,000 cranes featured at Relay For Life March 30
The Civic Engagement Office and student volunteers are hard at work preparing for the Relay For Life of Cornell College on Friday, March 30, 2018.
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Students prepare for ASB trips around the country
Participants spend an intensive week performing service at sites across the country, and each trip is planned by student leaders.
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Cornell student honored as 2018 Newman Civic Fellow
Campus Compact has announced the 268 students who will make up the organization’s 2018 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows, including Kaylee Crouse ’19.
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Students take on refugee role in simulation
Cornell College students stepped out of their own shoes and into the world of a refugee for a simulation Block 5.
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Cornell to hold Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Week
The beginning of the second semester will kick off with a Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Week.
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Hurricane help: Civic Engagement holds donation drive, community dinner
The Cornell College Office of Civic Engagement is rallying behind hurricane victims by holding a donation drive and community dinner.
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Cornellians take Alternative Spring Breaks
For 73 Cornell College students, spring break is not going to be about relaxing and down time.
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Students recognized for civic engagement efforts
Three Cornell College students are getting recognition for their outstanding involvement with civic engagement efforts on campus and in the community.
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Alternative Spring Break makes meaningful impact
For many students at Cornell College, spring break has been a time to roll up their sleeves and do community service by participating in Cornell’s 12th annual Alternative Spring Break.
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Students performing service in Belize over winter break
A group of 14 Cornell College students will travel to San Pedro, Belize from Jan. 2-9, 2016, to perform service at an elementary school.
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Student honored by Habitat for Humanity
A Cornell College student has been named a Habitat for Humanity Illinois Hero in recognition of his work to raise money and awareness for the organization.
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Molding an interest in art
Heather Brown ’16 took advantage of one of the best parts of Cornell’s One Course At A Time curriculum—the ability to create a block-long independent study project—to help with her goal of becoming an art therapist and give several weeks of training to adults with disabilities.
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Portrait honors Goodwill founder, Cornell College alumnus
Goodwill of the Heartland will present Cornell College with a portrait of Goodwill Industries founder and Cornell College alumnus Edgar J. Helms on Saturday, Aug. 29.