UCCP Leadership Development Institute Graduation
Posted by on August 10, 2009
YOU ARE INVITED…
to celebrate the conclusion of UCCP’s most ambitious Summer Academy to date.
This summer we have supported over 90 Philadelphia youth in developing social change campaigns, curating their communities, creating powerful media projects and becoming confident, effective leaders. Help us honor their hard work, creativity and accomplishments at one or ALL of our final events!
(all locations are on Temple University’s campus)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11th
12-3PM
Leadership Development Institute Graduation
& Action Scholar Project Launch
Gladfelter Hall 310, 11th & Berks
Welcome the new terrific Leaders Corps members for 2009 and meet the first ever group of Youth Action Scholars, who will be launching ambitious social change campaigns that need your support and feedback!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12th
3-5PM
VOICES 1.0 Project Showcase
Tuttleman 105, 13th & Montgomery
Enjoy engaging films and presentations by the new VOICES 1.0 participants who chose to explore the many dimensions of “Addiction” and “Abuse.”
5-7PM
“Greetings from Philadelphia”
Temple Gallery, Tyler School of Art, 11th & Norris
Immediately following the VOICES 1.0 presentation, join us for a reception at the new Temple Gallery for an exhibit of Southwest and North Philadelphia neighborhoods as curated by youth from those communities. The show includes painting, photography, video and sculpture. Also premiering will be a short documentary about gun violence in Philadelphia created with the help of the victims themselves.
The University Community Collaborative of Philadelphia prepares and supports youth and young adults to become confident effective leaders and collaborates with organizations to create cultures that value and integrate the contributions of youth. UCCP’s Temple Youth VOICES Project empowers youth to use their VOICE for positive social change. It aims to build the individual and collective power of youth through collaborative research, media production and relationship building with non-profit organizations and government agencies.
More in "Other Local Events and Workshops"
- Government and Community Relations Community of Practice – Feb 20
- The Facing Project Webinar – Jan 30 or 31
- Save the Date: Swarthmore College’s 9th annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium, and virtual pre-symposium conversations – Jan 13
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