The week of
December 3, 2019
PHENND Events/Activities
Communities Partnering with Colleges and Universities to Increase Diversity in the Classroom – Jan 28
PHENND
PHENND, African American Resource Center, and the Netter Center Presents: Communities Partnering with Colleges and Universities to Increase Diversity in the Classroom Tue, January 28, 2020 5:00 PM...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Special Needs Education: Meeting the Challenge, Dec. 5
Philadelphia Education Fund
Philadelphia Education Fund presents the Education First Compact, Monthly Speaker Series Join us on Dec. 5, 2019, 7:45-10:00 AM at Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF), 718 Arch Street, Suite 700N,...
Pro Bono Data Analytics Informational Session for Non-Profits, Dec. 10
Azavea
You are invited to attend a pro-bono data analytics and Geospatial Data Analysis informational event on December 10, 2019 from 2-3 pm at Fulton Mortgage Co. in Progress Plaza. Here is an article that...
Community Conversation about the Importance of Home Ownership in the Black Community, Dec. 5
Join Edward Hampton and Real Estate Professionals at IMHOTEP Charter High School, 6201 N. 21st St., Philadelphia, PA 19138 on Thursday, December 5, 2019, 5:30-7:30 PM, for a community conversation...
Creating a Culture of Academic Rigor & Joy by Using Student Affirmations, Dec. 18
The Center for Black Educator Development
Professional Development Workshop Series, Fall 2019 Date and Time: December 18, 2019, 4:00pm-5:30pm Location: Mary McLeod Bethune School– 3301 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Room location:...
New Resources
Podcast: The Making of an Activist-Scholar
Campus Compact
Don’t miss out on the latest from Compact Nation Podcast! Check out season 4 episode 4, “The Making of an Activist-Scholar” for an in-depth discussion with José Calderón,...
Special Projects to Engage Students in Writing, Photography, and Art
The Pulitzer Center
Looking for a way to shake up the school routine and inspire students as we approach the end of the semester? Try out one of these projects, emphasizing skills in writing, media literacy, and the...
Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement – International Working Group
Haas Center for Public Service
The Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University invites participation in an international working group to advance our understanding of students’ interests and pre-dispositions regarding...
Article: Campus Kitchen at UGA Spotlight: Building Sustainable Food Rescue
Give Pulse Blog
Fighting food waste and hunger University of Georgia has been affiliated with the Campus Kitchens Project since 2012. While the project’s national arm, DC Central Kitchens, recently announced that...
New Book: The Empowered University
Johns Hopkins University Press
In their new book, The Empowered University, Freeman Hrabowski, Philip J. Rous, and Peter H. Henderson address what UMBC does well and where they believe it still has work to do. Many know that UMBC...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteer to be a poll worker – Apr 28
Pennsylvania Department of State
Be a champion of democracy! Become a poll worker. Every year, elections in Pennsylvania are made possible by thousands of regular citizens who serve as poll workers. These are the people who do the...
Parkway Challenge Project Seeks Real-World Problems
Parkway Center City Middle College
Parkway Center City Middle College is hosting a two week (Dec. 16th – 20th & Jan. 2nd – 10th) project based activity for our juniors called The Parkway Challenge. What Is the...
ITWorks Program Recruiting Young Adults for Free IT Training Program
Tech Impact
ITWorks is now recruiting students, ages 18-26, for its Spring 2020 classes in both Philadelphia and Wilmington. The Philadelphia class will begin at the end of February and the Wilmington class will...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Registration Open: Engaged Department Institute, Apply by Jan. 10
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA Friday, January 24, 2020, 8:00 – 4:30 PM Smith Student Center Theater, SRU Campus Led by Dr. Kevin Kecskes, Portland State University The Office for...
Grant Opportunities
Community-Based Initiatives in Pediatric Dentristy – Dec 20
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Invites Applications for Community-Based Initiatives The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Foundation is committed to supporting community-based...
National Endowment for Democracy Invites Proposals to Strengthen Democratic Institutions, Apply by Jan. 10
National Endowment for Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. To that end, NED is inviting...
New York Life Foundation, Afterschool Alliance Invite Proposals for Middle School Out-of-School Time Programs, Apply by Jan. 24
New York Life Foundation
The New York Life Foundation () has invested more than $45 million in national middle school out-of-school time (OST) efforts since 2013. In partnership with the Afterschool Alliance (), the...
Healthy Habits: Timing for Developing Sustainable Healthy Behaviors in Children and Adolescents – Feb 5
National Institute of Nursing Research
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), is intended to encourage Research Project Grant (R01) applications that employ innovative...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Operations Director, Department of Human Services, City of Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia
Job Description This is a senior level management position reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner for Child Welfare Operations (CWO) Division. The Operations Director position will provide...
Executive Director, ACLU of Delaware
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
The ACLU of Delaware seeks a dynamic and experienced chief executive to lead and significantly expand a civil liberties agenda throughout Delaware. The Executive Director will have primary...
Math and Science Teachers Needed – Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is seeking certified full-time and substitute teachers who are highly qualified to teach our high school students. These positions will be staffed with professional...
Hiring Event: 3 Organizations Are Hiring/Recruiting! Dec. 4
Drexel University
There are 3 opportunities to connect with employers at our Career Workshop. Drexel and Board and Brew are hiring and JEVS is recruiting for their IT Pre-Apprenticeship program. Join us on December 4,...
Vice President of External Affairs, Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute, the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, strives to be the world leader in promoting science and technology education and literacy through inspiring and...
School District of Philadelphia: Gear Up Program Manager, Apply by Dec. 13
School District of Philadellphia
Essential Functions Monitors the provision of GEAR UP services to program participants; maintains appropriate records and files on all program activities to maintain compliance with federal and state...
Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem Manager
Philadelphia Education Fund
The mission of the Philadelphia Education Fund is to drive exceptional outcomes for all students by developing great teachers and building paths to college and career success. PEF works tirelessly to...
Summer Search: Program Associate
Summer Search Philadelphia
Summer Search Philadelphia is seeking a Program Associate to manage a caseload of approximately 35 high school students, building long-term relationships and providing mentoring through a...
Miscellaneous
2020 Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship
Philadelplhia 76ers
The 2020 Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund scholarship is open December 3, 2019 – April 1, 2020. The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors with...
Campus Compact Impact Awards – apply by Jan 15
Campus Compact
Recognizing Individuals & Institutions for their Achievement in Advancing the Public Purposes of Higher Education We are now accepting nominations for three new awards: the Richard Guarasci Award...
Webinar: Understanding the Critical Role of Minority-Serving Institutions, Dec. 6
SREB Go Alliance
Date and Time: December 6, 2019, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join SREB Go Alliance for a new webinar series for school counselors and others who’ve always wondered just what Minority Serving...
Webinar: Community Engagement Leads to Student Success, Dec. 16
Give Pulse
The American Association of Colleges and Universities identifies experiential learning as a high impact practice and countless studies have demonstrated a correlation between experiential education...
Webinar: Guide to Student-Led Advocacy -Dec 4
National College Access Network
Curious About Student-Led Advocacy? There’s a Guide for That! Wed, December 4, 2019 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST Student-led advocacy campaigns are powerful. Policymakers appreciate hearing from...
Democratic Engagement
National Endowment for Democracy Invites Proposals to Strengthen Democratic Institutions, Apply by Jan. 10
National Endowment for Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. To that end, NED is inviting...
College Success Network
2020 Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship
Philadelplhia 76ers
The 2020 Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund scholarship is open December 3, 2019 – April 1, 2020. The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors with...
Income Mobility at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Webinar
Southern Regional Education Board
JANUARY 21, 2020 2 TO 3 PM EASTERN This webinar will discuss the unique learning environment of historically black colleges and universities and the value of these institutions to both students...
Webinar: Community Engagement Leads to Student Success, Dec. 16
Give Pulse
The American Association of Colleges and Universities identifies experiential learning as a high impact practice and countless studies have demonstrated a correlation between experiential education...
For Students
2020 Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship
Philadelplhia 76ers
The 2020 Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund scholarship is open December 3, 2019 – April 1, 2020. The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors with...
Faculty Updates
Registration Open: Engaged Department Institute, Apply by Jan. 10
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA Friday, January 24, 2020, 8:00 – 4:30 PM Smith Student Center Theater, SRU Campus Led by Dr. Kevin Kecskes, Portland State University The Office for...
Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement – International Working Group
Haas Center for Public Service
The Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University invites participation in an international working group to advance our understanding of students’ interests and pre-dispositions regarding...
Webinar: Community Engagement Leads to Student Success, Dec. 16
Give Pulse
The American Association of Colleges and Universities identifies experiential learning as a high impact practice and countless studies have demonstrated a correlation between experiential education...
Article: Campus Kitchen at UGA Spotlight: Building Sustainable Food Rescue
Give Pulse Blog
Fighting food waste and hunger University of Georgia has been affiliated with the Campus Kitchens Project since 2012. While the project’s national arm, DC Central Kitchens, recently announced that...
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