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Events & News
Apr 03
30th Anniversary PHENND Conference: Trauma + the Arts – Apr 1-3
Register to attend the 30th Anniversary PHENND Conference: Trauma + the Arts: Mobilizing Anchor Institutions. The conference will feature site visits and intensive workshops on Monday, April 1st...
PHENND K-16 Summer Institute Call for Proposals – Apr 1
Each year, PHENND’s K-16 Partnerships Network hosts a day long convening about university, school, and community partnerships. This year’s theme will be “Education for Sustainability.” The...
The 2019 Phillip B. Lindy Award for Excellence in K-16 Partnerships – Education for Sustainability Partnerships – Apr 1
The Phillip B. Lindy Award aims to recognize a collaborative partnership between at least one K-12 school and one university. This award will be given to the entire partnership, not an individual....
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Grants & Initiatives
Next Steps AmeriCorps Program
Designed as a college completion and success strategy, the Next Steps AmeriCorps Program will engage 70 students in part-time AmeriCorps service during the 2015-2016 school year.
PHENND Fellows
PHENND Fellows pairs college graduates with local nonprofits. The program trains and retains the next generation of Philadelphia nonprofit leaders
K-16 VISTA Project
Providing AmeriCorps VISTA members to public schools in Philadelphia to coordinate community partnerships.
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March 19, 2019 Highlights
College Success Network
Summer course: Closing the Achievement Gap: Strategies for Excellence with Equity – Jun 29
June 29-July 3, 2019 Harvard University Learn how to raise achievement levels for all students—while narrowing gaps between groups—by increasing teacher, student, and family engagement. Overview...
Faculty Updates
2019 Engage for Change Conference – Mobilizing Campuses and Communities – May 22-23
Engage for Change, May 22 – 23, 2019, is a regional conference that connects local community engagement practitioners, including faculty, students, and community organizations....
Grant Opportunities
Quality of Life for Military Families – Apr 26
Fisher House Foundation Accepting Applications to Improve Quality of Life for Military Families The Fisher House Foundation, in partnership with Newman’s Own and Military Times, is accepting...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Serve Philadelphia Summer VISTA Project
AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program designed to build capacity in organizations that bring individuals and communities out of poverty. The Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps is a cohort of...
Miscellaneous
Social Media Ambassadors: A DIY Toolkit to Inspire Action – Mar 21
Master Class Webinar with Beth Brodovsky Thursday, March 21, 2:00–3:30 Eastern All attendees can ask questions by phone or email after the class. Social media can be an incredibly effective way to...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Manuscripts for IJRSLCE- May 15
The IJRSLCE Editorial Board (International Journal for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement) has issued a call for manuscripts for Issue 7 (2019) of the journal. The Editorial Board...
New Resources
Building Out From The Core: Center City Housing Report 2019
The Center City District (CCD) and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation (CPDC) have released Building Out From The Core: Housing Report 2019, examining housing development in Greater Center...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Dual Enrollment Pathways Open House – Apr 3
Earn College Credits While You’re in High School. Join us as we provide current and prospective dual enrollment students with information about the College and our high school programs. Date and...
Partnerships Classifieds
Summer Opportunities for High School Students – Temple University
PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS Temple offers summer pre-college programs to help high school students prepare for the college admissions process, explore potential majors, and make new friends—even...
PHENND Events/Activities
PHENND Seeks VISTAs for Nonprofit Fellows program
Join a cohort that works to strengthen communities and alleviate poverty by building capacity at local Philadelphia nonprofits. What was once the Philly Fellows program, PHENND now seeks 13...