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Applications will close on 9/26.

The Trailblazers Mini-Grant supports student-led service projects that work towards social change.

We are the Center for Service Learning

The Center for Service Learning collaborates with community and campus partners to develop students into engaged global citizens through experiential learning and civic engagement.

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CSL Office Hours and Staffing

The CSL office in Summerfield Hall, Room 203 is generally open and staffed Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

We can be contacted by phone at 785-864-0960 and by email at csl@ku.edu.

Please visit the "Meet the Team" section of our website for staff contact information. Please feel free to reach out to our team members directly- we're happy to help!

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Jayhawks Vote!

As Jayhawks, we value engagement as active members of our community. One way to engage in community is through voting in local, state, and federal elections. Make and carry out your plan to vote and consider how to best care for yourself as election results are determined!

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Service Learning + Civic Engagement In the News

Educate & Act series will address journalistic accountability, voting rights, role of higher education in democracy

Educate & Act at the University of Kansas returns in its sixth year to host discussions with scholars, practitioners, students and the community about topics relevant to current events and active engagement with governing systems.

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KU Alumni invites university, community partners to participate in Homecoming 2025

The University of Kansas will host its 113th Homecoming from Oct. 2 to Nov. 2, culminating with the KU football game against Oklahoma State on Nov. 1 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The university and local communities have several opportunities to get involved.

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Center for Community Outreach to host annual Super Service Saturday

All Jayhawks, including faculty and staff, are invited to volunteer at Super Service Saturday to assist area nonprofit organizations. The 2025 event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 23. Sign up by Aug 22.

KU student Maddie Souser recognized by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for voter engagement efforts

A national civic engagement group has recognized Maddie Souser, a senior from Lansing, in the 2024 Student Voting Honor Roll, which recognizes students at participating campuses who have gone above and beyond to advance nonpartisan student voter registration, education and turnout efforts in their communities.

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