The week of
October 8, 2024
PHENND Events/Activities
Facilitating Difficult Conversations in the Classroom – Oct 21
PHENND
This workshop is designed for faculty who would like to facilitate constructive dialogue on difficult and controversial topics. Whether you are trying to navigate tense conversations about the...
PHENND K-16 Webinar Series: Managing Difficult Conversations Between Your Students – Oct 31
PHENND
Polarizing politics, campus protests, conflict in the Middle East…there are any number of issues that we can’t seem to discuss with each other without tempers flaring. Students in our...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Hybrid Event: Precious Places Community History Project – Oct 9
Temple University
Join the Blockson Collection for the screening of four documentary shorts produced by community groups in Philadelphia and Jenkintown about the destruction of FDR Park in South Philadelphia, a film...
PCPR Monthly Network Meeting: College Access & Undocumented Students – Oct 17
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable (PCPR)
Immigrants, refugees, undocumented students, DACA, Dreamers…what do all these terms mean? And, more specifically, what do they mean for helping students with college applications and...
Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote – Oct 10
Rutgers Camden
We are excited to invite you to a special event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by the Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement. Keynote...
Technology Learning Collaborative’s Annual Conference on Digital Equity – Oct 10
Technology Learning Collaborative
Please join TLC on Thursday, October 10, 2024, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, for our one-day annual conference hosted by Temple University. Timed to coincide with National Digital Inclusion Week, the...
Free Nonprofit Training at Penn – Nov 18-22
Netter Center for Community Partnerships
The Netter Center for Community Partnerships invites you to share the following information about its FREE accelerated Certificate Program that will give the tools needed to manage nonprofit or...
Building Youth Power in Mentoring Programs – Oct 24
MENTOR Independence Region
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free *IN-PERSON* training Building Youth Power in Mentoring Programs on Thursday, October 24, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM! In this training for mentoring...
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Practices Survey & Forum for STEM Employers – 18 & 30
Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective
The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC) would like to invite you to participate in two opportunities to aims to gather insights and reflections on your organization’s Diversity, Equity,...
Election 2024: Results and Reactions – Nov 7
Temple University Public Policy Lab
Join the Public Policy Lab for a moderated discussion with a panel of experts who will share the results and their reactions to the 2024 US election. Moderated by PPL Director Judith Levine, the...
Webinar: Small Business Structure and Taxes – Nov 6
Philadelphia VIP
Join Philadelphia VIP in partnership with Blank Rome for a webinar on business structure. Attendees will learn about different types of business entities and the various tax obligations associated...
New Resources
Beyond the Culture Wars: The Real Story of State Policy and College Campuses
Higher Education Today
“There is a lot that state legislatures can do to reverse the illiberal takeover of higher education,” according to the Manhattan Institute in its 2023 issue brief, Abolish DEI Bureaucracies and...
Villanova’s Student Sustainability Committee is making strides toward a greener campus
Green Philly
From thrift stores to zero-waste events, Villanova’s SSC is focused on reducing waste. At Villanova University, students are taking the lead in promoting sustainability through the Student...
2024 Election Dialogue Playbook
Constructive Dialogue Institute
Talking about the election can feel daunting, but giving students the chance to have structured conversations about the election is a powerful way to navigate different viewpoints and build bridges...
Non-partisan Vote Earth Campaign
Vote Earth
The non-partisan Vote Earth campaign is a vital initiative aimed at empowering students, faculty, and administrators to engage in the democratic process. Our campaign focuses on making voter...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Proposals: National Service-Learning Conference – Oct 18
National Youth Leadership Council
Don’t miss the chance to share your stories, successes and lessons learned at The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference next March 26-28 in Saint Paul, MN! We’re looking for...
Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference: Undergraduate STEM Reform … Now What? – Nov 7-9
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and its Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) are pleased to announce the 2024 Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference, November 7-9,...
Grant Opportunities
100&Change competition – Aug 15
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
MacArthur Foundation invites applications for 100&Change competition The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the launch of a new round of its100&Change competition. Now in...
grants for small, grassroots orgs – Aug 1
Clif Family Foundation
Clif Family Foundation invites applications for grants program The Clif Family Foundation was established in 2006 to support grassroots groups with inspiring ideas. The foundation invites...
Charles Bronfman Prize – Aug 20
Charles Bronfman Prize
Charles Bronfman Prize invites nominations Founded in 2004, the Charles Bronfman Prize recognizes young humanitarians whose work is grounded in their Jewish values and is of universal benefit to all...
Program evaluations for educational programs – Aug 1
Brady Education Foundation
Brady Education Foundation invites applications for program evaluations The Brady Education Foundation aims to close the educational opportunity gaps associated with race, ethnicity, and family...
Collections Grants for American Art – Aug 1
Terra Foundation for American Art
Terra Foundation for American Art invites applications for Collections Grants In partnership with organizations and individuals locally and globally, the Terra Foundation for American Art fosters...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
School Director, Moonstone Preschool – Jul 14
Moonstone Preschool
In partnership with the Board of Directors, the Director has overall strategic, creative, and operational responsibility for the school. This includes upholding and modeling Moonstone’s mission and...
Dining Job Fairs, University of Pennsylvania – Jul 14,15,16
Bon Appetit Managment Company
Residential Dining at the University of Pennsylvania has a series of upcoming job fairs for hourly positions in our dining department. Dates for Job Fairs: Sunday, July 14, 2024, 1:00-5:00 PM Monday,...
Partner Experience Coordinator, Read by 4th
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Partner Experience Coordinator is a critical member of the Read by 4th team, specifically responsible for providing an array of support to partners as they join and engage with Read by 4th....
Campaign Director, Read by 4th
Free Library of Philadelphia
This position is responsible for the day-to-day management and direction of Read by 4th. Over the fiscal year 2024, our partners engaged in a strategy review process which resulted in the development...
Education Program Coordinator, Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill
PENDLE HILL is a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center located on 24 beautiful acres in unceded Lenni-Lenape territory. We are a mission-driven organization that seeks to create peace with...
Miscellaneous
Hybrid Event: Closing the Homeownership Gap: New Wealth-Building Tactics from across the Country – Jul 11
Urban Institute
Despite high prices and unfavorable interest rates, wealth building through homeownership is still a dream for many. Due to disparities in income and family wealth, real estate market discrimination,...
Summer Early Learning Provider Virtual Program, La Fuerza de Familias Latinas – Jul 10,17,24,31
Literacy Partners
Are you ready to dive into a rewarding educational journey this summer? We’re excited to invite you to participate in the La Fuerza de Familias Latinas: Early Learning Provider Program—a free...
Webinar: Moving from Knowledge to Action: Using Research to Change Policy and Practice – Aug 14
Community Engagement Alliance Consultative Resource
On behalf of the ComPASS initiative, Community Engagement Alliance Consultative Resource (CEACR) is delivering 5 webinars on distinct topic areas designed to support community organizations and...
College Success Network
TeenSHARP Striver Program
TeenSHARP
TeenSHARP is a national nonprofit that prepares Black, Latino, and low-income students to attend and thrive at America’s top colleges with little or no debt, is excited to announce that...
Faculty Updates
Institute on Teaching Social Action – Sep 7-8
Bonner Foundation
We would like to invite you and your colleagues to apply to the University of Washington Institute on Teaching Social Action in Seattle on September 7-8, 2024. This Institute will run as a...
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