Miscellaneous – PHENND

Dissertation Dish- Cultivating Changemakers: The Impact of Leadership Integration in Service-Learning Pedagogy – Aug 18

hillarya — Tue, 26 May 2026 15:09:15 +0000

This dissertation examines how leadership development can be intentionally integrated into service-learning (SL) pedagogy in higher education to enhance civic, academic, and professional outcomes, particularly for historically underserved students. Using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, the study analyzed student exit survey data from 179 students enrolled in SL courses at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), reviewed 55 SL course syllabi, surveyed approximately 200 faculty members across the California State University (CSU) system, and conducted 19 faculty interviews. Guided by the Triadic Theoretical Framework for Engaged Teaching and Learning and the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, the findings revealed that although leadership development was rarely articulated as an explicit learning outcome, students consistently reported growth in communication, collaboration, confidence, and problem-solving skills. Faculty recognized leadership development as important but identified institutional barriers that constrained intentional integration.

Date and Time: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 2-3:30pm (CT)

Registration closes Friday, August 14, 3:00pm (CT)

Learn more and register.

2026 Civic Season – Jun 19-4

hillarya — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:26:20 +0000

Every summer, between Juneteenth and July 4th, communities across the country come together for Civic Season – an annual tradition developed by museums and young people to “school up” on history and “skill up” to shape our future. Held between our newest and oldest federal holidays, Civic Season kicks off the year ahead with events, activities and celebrations.

This summer is extra special because July 4th, 2026 marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. We’re inviting young people to write the next chapter of our nation’s story with Civic Season programs like Slice of History Pizza Parties and National Youth Takeover Day, fueled by Youth250.

National Youth Takeover Day – Jun 27

hillarya — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:10:40 +0000

Young people are ready to shape their futures. Co-designed by the Civic Season Design Fellows and Youth250 Bureau, National Youth Takeover Day is a moment during Civic Season to celebrate and uplift youth leadership, spark conversation, and help shape what comes next.

National Youth Takeover Day is on Saturday, June 27.

Learn more here.

Webinar: Environmental Justice and Mental Health – Jun 11

hillarya — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:05:22 +0000

The communities of Niagara Falls, New York, face environmental burdens that extend beyond physical health and profoundly shape mental health, identity, and daily life for young people in the region. In response, many community members have taken active roles in environmental justice efforts to address ongoing issues and advocate for change.

Join the Pulitzer Center for a virtual webinar exploring the connection between pollution, environmental justice, and mental health. The conversation will feature Brian Archie, Bridge Rauch, Christen E. Civiletto, and Pulitzer Center grantee Jennifer Wybieracki. Together, the panelists will reflect on Wybieracki’s report, How Two Teens in Niagara Falls Are Confronting Pollution and a Mental Health Crisis, and discuss how environmental harm impacts communities emotionally and psychologically, while highlighting the role of storytelling, advocacy, and community action in addressing these challenges.

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:30-7:30 PM, the panelists will bring a perspective of journalism, environmental law, advocacy, and lived experience to highlight how pollution affects mental health in youth and historically impacted communities. Attendees will gain insight into the implications of environmental crises on communities and learn how storytelling can support advocacy, engagement, and change.

The conversation will be moderated by Pulitzer Center staff, followed by an audience Q&A. Registration is required.

Learn more and register.

Webinar: Legal Landscape for Nonprofits for Nonpartisan Voter Engagement – Jun 3

hillarya — Sat, 23 May 2026 16:02:32 +0000

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial and legal role in civic engagement, strengthening both communities and democracy. In today’s highly politicized environment, it’s more important than ever to understand the legal landscape surrounding nonpartisan voter engagement – and what your organization can and should be doing.

Join this free national webinar for a timely conversation on the legal and policy context shaping this work. This session will help you:

Understand the voter engagement activities nonprofits can legally undertake
Navigate the broader legal and policy context shaping civic engagement
Get practical guidance on protecting your organization’s role in democracy

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3, 3:00 PM

Learn more and register.

Virtual Sessions: Showcasing Newman Fellow Mini-Grant Projects – Jun 2,9,16,23

hillarya — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:51:22 +0000

This spring Campus Compact awarded over $72,000 in mini-grants to 58 Newman Civic Fellows across the country. Since then, these student leaders have launched impactful initiatives addressing some of today’s most pressing challenges..

Across a series of four virtual sessions, Fellows will share their project goals, outcomes, and the lessons they’ve learned while leading change in their communities. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from emerging civic leaders, explore replicable ideas and models, and connect with peers and partners.

The series begins on Tuesday, June 2nd at 1pm ET with our first session: Civic Action & Community Advocacy. Each session will focus on particular types of projects or themese, so explore all the series has to offer and register for one or all four sessions!

Sessions will take place from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET on the following Tuesday’s in June:

June 2nd (features Herinah Asaah – University of Pennsylvania)
June 9th
June 16th
June 23rd

Learn more and register.

Virtual Workshop: Using Data to Drive Upward Mobility: Practical Lessons from Communities – Jun 9

hillarya — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:21:38 +0000

Join the Urban Institute’s Upward Mobility Initiative for a virtual workshop focused on how local leaders can use data to better understand community conditions, identify strategic priorities, and advance upward mobility from poverty. Participants will hear directly from local leaders who are using the Upward Mobility Framework, Mobility Metrics, and local data sources to shape planning, align stakeholders, prioritize investments, and monitor progress.

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1:00-2:30 PM

Learn more and register.

Live Virtual Event Introducing AAC&U Report Examining Public Trust in Higher Education – Jun 16

hillarya — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:33:51 +0000

Public confidence in higher education has declined over the past decade, contributing to growing scrutiny of colleges and universities and raising questions about higher education’s value, mission, and relationship with the communities it serves.

On June 16, 4:00-5:00 PM, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) will release The Trust Agenda: A Framework for Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education, a new report designed to help colleges and universities proactively respond to this moment.

Join AAC&U for a free virtual event exploring the report’s recommendations to strengthen trustworthiness, accelerate innovation, safeguard institutional autonomy, and deepen relationships with students and communities.

Learn more and register.

Swipe Out Hunger Campus Leader Survey Town Hall – May 20

hillarya — Tue, 19 May 2026 01:51:30 +0000

First up: Campus Leader Survey Town Hall!

This is one of our biggest conversations of the year. Join us this Wednesday, May 20th at 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST for our Campus Leader Survey Town Hall, where we’ll dig into the data from our partner network and the qualitative trends they’re reporting.

Can’t make it live? Register anyway! You’ll receive the recording and won’t miss a beat!

Second: Swipe Out Hunger’s Fueling Solutions: National Convening on Ending College Hunger is set for October 14–15, 2026, tentatively in New Orleans. Students, campus leaders, community champions, Swipe staff, and coalition members will be in the room together for two days of real talk, skill-building, state planning, and momentum-making, all in service of one shared mission: making sure no student has to choose between food and their education.

Registration is coming soon, but in the meantime, we’re already looking for passionate, knowledgeable people (like Y’ALL) to lead sessions. Whether your expertise is in campus initiatives, community organizing, marketing, policy, or something else entirely, we want your voice in this space. If you’ve built something worth sharing, this is your stage.

Submit a session proposal by June 3rd: Submission form Here

Online Workshop Series: Narrative Power: Reimagining Our Path Toward Racial Health Equity – May 20,27 & Jun 3

hillarya — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:07:11 +0000

This series is designed to amplify diverse voices and cultivate a comprehensive team perspective.

This three-part workshop series is inspired by the Partnership for Southern Equity’s ongoing work through the Community-Informed Research for Change, Learning, and Equity(CIRCLE) initiative, which is helping build power across the U.S. South by bringing together thevoices, insights, and lived expertise of researchers, practitioners, and community-based leaders.

Grounded in the understanding that narrative power shapes how problems are defined, whose knowledge is valued, and what futures become possible, the series explores how collective storytelling and shared learning can strengthen efforts to advance racial health equity in the U.S. South.

Across the three sessions, participants will be invited to reflect on imagination as a catalyst for change, engage in dialogue about how narratives influence health research and practice, and consider how stronger, community-centered narrative projects can be created and sustained across the South.

Sessions will be held on the following dates (Each session is 12:00 -1:00 PM CST):

Session 1 May 20, 2026
Session 2 May 27, 2026
Session 3 June 3, 2026

Learn more and register.

Webinar: Youth Town Hall on the Supreme Court and Student Voting Rights – May 19

hillarya — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:59:23 +0000

Last month, the Supreme Court issued one of the most consequential voting rights decisions in recent years. That’s why The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) is hosting a virtual town hall conversation to help break down the decision, answer questions, and discuss how communities can respond.

In the wake of the ruling, states have already begun advancing and passing new congressional maps that could further reduce representation for Black voters and other historically marginalized communities. What began as a single court case has quickly escalated into a nationwide redistricting fight with major implications for voting rights and democracy itself.

The event will feature:

A presentation from Evan Malbrough, AGF Program Manager for Impact, on the ruling and its implications
A live Q&A with civil rights attorney Yael Bromberg, Esq.
A community poll about how the AGF network wants to respond moving forward

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

Webinar: Highlights from the 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking – Jun 4

hillarya — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:46:27 +0000

During this Connecting Communities webinar, researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors will share key findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), which was fielded in October 2025 and was released on May 13, 2026. The survey is a key tool for measuring the economic well-being of U.S. households and identifying potential risks to their finances.

In addition to monitoring household financial circumstances, the survey explores a range of related topics. In 2025, it introduced new questions about the use of generative AI at work, alongside expanded modules on Buy Now, Pay Later, financial fraud, homeowners insurance, and student loan debt. The survey also continues to track other financial topics such as access to credit, housing affordability, child care costs, student loans, economic hardship, and banking.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists during a live Q&A session, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings. We’d like to invite you to submit questions ahead of time. Please email our event organizers at fedcommunities@clev.frb.org.

Not able to join us? Be sure to register to receive the video, audio recording, transcript, and related materials following the program.

Date and Time: June 4, 2026, 3:00-4:00 PM

Learn more and register.

Hybrid Event: Homelessness, Housing Markets, and Federal Policy – May 21

hillarya — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:13:01 +0000

Homelessness has become one of the nation’s most pressing housing challenges. The increasing number of people experiencing homelessness in recent years reflects a confluence of factors—from high housing costs and the design of public assistance programs to mental health, addiction, and the strain on local shelter systems. Over the past two years, the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy has conducted research, consulted subject matter experts, and engaged local leaders in Chattanooga, Seattle, and Salt Lake City to better understand the drivers of homelessness, highlight best practices at the community level, and examine what the federal government can do to prevent—and ultimately end—homelessness.

Join the Bipartisan Policy Center for a conversation on “Homelessness, Housing Markets, and Federal Policy: Local Lessons and Policy Implications,” a new report drawing on recent research to offer actionable findings for tackling homelessness. The event will feature a presentation of the report’s key findings and a moderated panel discussion with leading voices working at the intersection of homelessness and housing policy.

Date and Time: May 21, 2026, 10:30-11:30 AM

To register, click here.

Webinar: America After 3PM: The Summer Struggle for Everyday Families – May 19

hillarya — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:27:57 +0000

Join us for the release of brand new national and state data on summer program participation, unmet demand, and parent perspectives. This data is drawn from our hallmark America After 3PM nationwide household survey, conducted roughly every 5 years.

You’ll learn what the latest figures reveal, what this means for families and communities today, and our policy recommendations moving forward. Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant will share top takeaways and engage in a conversation with special guests on the importance of the data from their unique perspectives.

Speakers:

Jodi Grant, Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance
Gigi Antoni, Vice President of Youth Development, The Wallace Foundation
Lindsey R. Blevins, Extended Learning Coach/21st CCLC Programs Tuscaloosa City Schools Federal Programs Department, Alabama
Carlos M. Gonzalez Jr., Superintendent, Roma Independent School District
Travis Patten, Sheriff, Adams County Sheriff’s Office

The America After 3PM summer findings are based on research funded by The Wallace Foundation.

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 19, 1:00 PM

Webinar: From Signing Up to Showing Up: Making Volunteering Accessible – May 14

hillarya — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:32:48 +0000

Join GivePulse as we walk through the practical steps organizations across nonprofits, higher education, and the public sector can take to make their volunteer events genuinely welcoming to everyone.

From writing clear, descriptive event listings that give volunteers the context they need, to choosing and communicating about accessible venues, to crafting thoughtful sign-up forms that ask the right questions, we’ll cover the full volunteer journey through an accessibility lens.

Whether you’re just starting to think about inclusion or looking to strengthen practices you already have in place, you’ll walk away with concrete strategies and tools to create volunteer experiences where everyone feels informed, included, and empowered to participate.

Date and Time: May 14, 2:00 PM

Student Arts Commission, Artist Open Call: Mapping Philadelphia Pharmacy, A People’s History – May 29

hillarya — Wed, 06 May 2026 21:15:18 +0000

Saint Joseph’s University is commissioning three undergraduate artists this summer 2026. Are you an undergrad or recently graduated artist? Please submit an application to be considered as a featured artist in the summer 2026 exhibition, Mapping Philadelphia Pharmacy, A People’s History, at the Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy (MSMHP) at Saint Joseph’s University.

The project: As part of the America250 exhibition Mapping Philadelphia Pharmacy, A People’s History (MSMHP) is creating a map and directory of independent pharmacies operating in Philadelphia today. The Philadelphia Independent Pharmacy Map will be printed as a full color folding pamphlet and be freely distributed in the museum and at participating pharmacies throughout the city. The map will include illustrations of twenty-four featured pharmacies created by undergraduate or recently graduated artists. The originals of the illustrations commissioned for the map will be placed on display in the museum exhibition.

Who’s eligible: Undergraduate students currently enrolled in or within one year of graduation from Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND)-affiliated universities. PHENND is a consortium of over 30 colleges and universities in the greater Philadelphia area. Click here for a full list of participating universities.

What’s required: Selected artists will create illustrations of eight Philadelphia pharmacies. Artists will receive their pharmacies assignments upon their acceptance of the commission. Illustrations must be no smaller than 5×7 in. and no larger than 12×16 in. All eight original illustrations must be received by the museum no later than August 3, 2026.

What’s awarded: Artists will receive a $500 cash prize upon project completion. Original artwork will be displayed in the Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy, located at 600 S. 43rd Street in Philadelphia, from August through December 2026.

Selection process: Three artists will be selected by a committee of Saint Joseph’s University faculty and staff and MSMHP’s 2024/2025 Artist-in-Residence Teresa Cervantes. Selected artists will be notified by June 5, 2026.

Applications close at midnight on May 29th, 2026.

APPLY HERE! (This is a google form, so you will need to be signed into a google account to complete it.)

Call-to-Action Virtual Symposium: From Planning to Impact – May 27 & 28

hillarya — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:37:28 +0000

This virtual symposium provides a snapshot of how an institution could integrate a campus-wide planning process to advance civic and community engagement in its context. This virtual Call-to-Action Symposium serves as an entry point to Campus Action Planning for Civic & Community Engagement (CAP). It offers a truncated overview of this adaptive approach that aligns campus resources with issues impacting your community.

CAP is a powerful catalyst for advancing engagement as an institutional priority. This virtual “From Planning to Impact” Call-to-Action Symposium offers an opportunity to hear from institutional and field leaders. Panelists and Fellows will share how involving transdisciplinary partners in civic and community engagement directly connects to institutional impact. Join us for this important convening designed to empower higher education institutions to align internal engagement with the public purpose of higher education to sustain a just democracy.

Dates and Times: May 27 & 28, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Learn more and register.

2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship – Jun 3

hillarya — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:49:14 +0000

Spend a year in Washington D.C., applying your graduate training to coastal, ocean and Great Lakes policy. The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship places graduate students interested in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources in executive and legislative offices where they contribute to real-world policy work. Fellows bring science, innovation and fresh perspectives to decision-making and leave with practical skills and a national professional network.

Administered by the National Sea Grant College Program, the Knauss Fellowship is one of the nation’s premier marine policy fellowship programs. Students receive a unique educational and professional experience at the intersection of science, policy and public service. Fellows are matched with host offices in the legislative and executive offices for an immersive year of hands-on policy experience.

Deadline to apply is June 3, 2026.

Learn more and apply.

Apply Now for 2026 – 2027 Workshop U Cohort

hillarya — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:39:27 +0000

Workshop U is recruiting its next cohort. Our early outcomes have been very encouraging. Research and experience suggest that for at least 70% of graduates, their initial postsecondary plans don’t work out. Too many of those students are left with debt and self-doubt that limit their options for years. Adolescent development science tells us this is not surprising: most 18-year-olds are simply not yet equipped to make high-stakes decisions about education and career, and our postsecondary system rarely accounts for that.

Trying to figure out what’s next for you?

Workshop U is a free, 9-month program for 18 to 24 year olds designed to help you figure out what you want to do next and then get access to it. Through a mix of coursework, paid internships, and one-on-one coaching, you build a clear plan for your future and gain the skills and support to take action on it.

The program is part-time, runs from September through May, and takes place at West Chester University’s Philly campus (8th & Market). You can earn up to 15 college credits and gain real-world experience, all while being part of a supportive community.

Learn more and apply here.

Questions? Contact Simon Hauger, Director at 215-605-6850 or simon.hauger@workshopschool.org.

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Youth as Solutions Summer Peacemaking Cohort – May 7

hillarya — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:44:27 +0000

In partnership with 9/11 Day, Shinnyo-en Foundation, and AmeriCorps, this national initiative, Youth As Solutions, invites middle and high school youth to honor the 25th anniversary of September 11 through service, remembrance, and community action.

Through this program, young people will work alongside multi-faith communities to identify and address issues related to hunger in their local communities while building leadership and service-learning skills that create lasting impact.

The Summer Peacemaking Cohort is part of NYLC’s Youth as Solutions program, a guided service-learning experience where youth teams collaborate with an adult mentor to tackle real community challenges.

Selected teams will receive:

Training and coaching from NYLC staff
A digital service-learning toolkit
Access to a national peer learning community
A $1,000 implementation grant
Opportunities to participate in NYLC’s National 9/11 Day Media Campaign

Ten selected teams will work from spring through September 2026 to design and implement community-based projects focused on hunger and peacemaking.

This opportunity is ideal for educators, afterschool programs, youth organizations, and community groups ready to empower young people as leaders and changemakers through meaningful service-learning experiences.

Learn more and apply by May 7.