civic engagement
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Volunteering 101
This short workshop on Feb 9th will be of interest to those looking for volunteer opportunities, as well as those who already volunteer, but are looking to get more out of their experience.
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MLK Week Documentary: “We Still Live Here”
On Jan 18th, in honor of the MLK holiday, the Civic Engagement Office will host a showing of the documentary “We Still Live Here: As Nutayunean.”
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Hunger Banquet
Find out your fate as you acquire an identity at the door on Nov 16th. A meaningful, interactive, educational eating experience that enfolds learning about the distribution of wealth, access to food, and local and global hunger. Consider bringing a free-will offering of a canned good, ramen noodles, etc. for an area food pantry.
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Turkish Coffee, Baklava, and Gifts – Fundraiser for Earthquake Disaster Relief in Turkey
A fundraiser with Turkish items will be held on the OC on Nov 10th. Purchases assist the people of Van, Turkey–home of visiting Islamic Professor Nilay Ozok-Gundogan–whose earthquake-rattled city has seen many dead and missing, and thousands of people homeless and without warmth as winter sets in.
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Civic Engagement Community Partner Panel
Do you want to find out how to get involved in the community through service? Come on Oct 19th to this panel to learn how from representatives of local non-profit agencies.
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Johnson’s murals strengthen communities in Iowa and Ecuador
When Mike Johnson arrived at Cornell for his freshman year, he found himself at a campus mobilized for action. Nearby Cedar Rapids had just experienced a flood so massive that it ranked fifth on the nation’s list of worst natural disasters. Cornell, service-oriented and neighborly, called on its entire community to help.
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Civic Engagement Office Servapalooza: Check out what the CEO is serving!
Are you interested in service and volunteerism? Looking for a way to get involved in the community? Come learn about the programs and services offered by the Civic Engagement Office this Sep 15th.
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Social Justice Institute set for July
In July, 48 students from 27 schools will participate in the Social Justice Training Institute, an opportunity for students to gather and do some “personal work” related to social justice issues. The institute will provide a developmental opportunity for students to examine the complex dynamics of oppression and to develop strategies to foster positive change on […]
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Cornell honored for service
The Corporation for National and Community Service honored Cornell College as a leader among institutions of higher education for their support of volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. Cornell was admitted to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging its students, faculty and staff in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the […]
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Octave uses music to rebuild flood-torn neighborhood
Fat snowflakes fall on a Saturday morning in April at Taylor Elementary in Cedar Rapids, coating spring’s budding progress with a raw crust of slush. But inside, in a second floor classroom, a young boy named Jordan warms the air with a well-rehearsed piano tune.
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Meal Packaging with Kids Against Hunger
The Civic Engagement Office and Chaplain’s Office are hosting a Kids Against Hunger meal packaging event in May 18th.
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Americorps Week
AmeriCorps Week is coming to Cornell College May 9-14. See all the incredible work AmeriCorps volunteers do in the community as well as discover ways you can make an impact on critical issues by
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Healing vigil for Japan
The Cornell College Chaplain and Spiritual Life Office, it’s Soul Friends and Interfaith Understanding/Exploration
team, Civic Engagement Office, and Eyes of the World held a candlelight healing vigil for Japan disaster relief on Tuesday, April 12. The event raised money for Red Cross Japan. View a photo gallery in the full story. -
Relay for Life on April 15 and 16
Cornell College’s ninth annual Relay for Life will take place April 15 and 16 in the Small Multi Sport Center on Cornell’s campus.
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Students serve during spring break
In terms of popular spring break destinations, South Dakota might not make the list, but that’s exactly where some Cornell College students will be headed next week—to serve.
Johnson’s murals strengthen communities in Iowa and Ecuador 
Octave uses music to rebuild flood-torn neighborhood