Past CSL News Stories, Articles, + Press Releases
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March 1: Educate & Act Series will cover Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
May 9: KU student DaNae Estabine honored as Newman Civic Fellow
September 6: Fall 2024 Educate & Act Series for university community will focus on voter education
September 12: Center for Service Learning names faculty fellows, invites participation in ambassador groups
September 12: KU earns ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Silver Seal
September 14: KU architecture students celebrate new outdoor classroom, pavilion at Prairie Park Nature Center
September 19: KU Homecoming to feature community service, Jayhawk awards
September 27: Thom Allen named as Fall 2024 Service Learning Instructional Mini-Grant recipient
September 27: University community encouraged to volunteer for The Big Event at KU
October 7: IRISE fellows, students to develop plan for values-focused KU culture
November 20: KU recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
February 9: KU Earns National Voter Engagement Recognition, Prepares for 2022 Midterms
March 23: Global Climate Teach-In Event to Offer Local Perspectives Across Domains to Worldwide Event
April 13: KU Junior Named as Newman Civic Fellow
May 16: Service Learning Excellence Recognized with Awards and Juried Presentations
September 9: Educate and Act Series Will Offer Opportunities to Learn About Civic Participation
September 14: Morning Medical Update: Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson on ThrYve
September 20: Tuesday Marks National Voter Registration Day
December 12: KU To Host Third Annual Summit on Community-Engaged Leaning and Scholarship
January 6: Carnegie Foundation Selects KU for 2020 Community Engagement Classification
January 21: KU Will Hold Summit on Community-Engaged Learning and Scholarship
March 1: Educate and Act Series Continues to Build Further Dialogue Around Civic Engagement
May 7: Service Learning Excellence Recognized with Annual Awards
April 21: Radhia Abdirahman Named a Newman Civic Fellow
September 23: Career and Experiential Learning Offices Bring Experiential Learning Institute to KU
September 28: KU to Resume Educate and Act Series, Offering Sessions to Address Participation in U.S. Democracy
November 22: KU Shows Increase in Student Voter Rates, According to National Report
December 10: KU Libraries, The Commons to Host Presentation by Andrew Hoffman on Jan. 13
December 10: KU to Host Second Annual Summit on Community-Engaged Learning and Scholarship
February 3: Community Invited to New Series 'Educate and Act: Civic Engagement in 2020'
March 2: Panel Will Address Details of Voting in Douglas County in 2020
July 31: Both Sides #19: Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson from ThrYve on Empowering Youth
August 4: KU COVID-19 Update
August 5: Engaging Students in 2020: The Big XII Votes
October 8: KU Serves Week Focuses on Voter Education
October 9: KU Partnering with Douglas County to Provide Civic Engagement Office Hours
October 12: Organizations at KU Register Students to Vote Ahead of October 13 Deadline
November 20: KU Student Named Newman Civic Fellow for 2020
March 27: Brunner: Voluntourism Can Potentially Do More Harm Than Good
May 8: University of Kansas to honor 2019 University Award winners May 18
August 30: The Commons Sets Red Hot Research Dates for Fall 2019
October 7: KU Names New Director, Additional Leadership for Center for Service Learning
November 19: College Student Voting Doubled at KU, According to National Study
April 19: KU Will Celebrate Community Service, Outreach
May 4: Grantville Junior Named Newman Civic Fellow for 2018
May 8: Service Learning Excellence Recognized with Awards, Community Reception, Juried Posters
May 11: Center for Service Learning Releases Principles for Ethical Service
October 1: Leadership to Expand Undergraduate Experiential Learning Opportunities at KU
October 18: KU to Host International Symposium on the Scholarship of Social Engagement
October 26: New Leadership Positions Prioritize Experiential Learning for Students
December 12: Results from National Survey of Students Show Areas Where KU Excels
March 28: Matchmakers Workshop Will Address Service Learning
April 14: Recognition Event Planned for Community Partners, Faculty, Students
May 8: Greek Organizations Paired with Nonprofits for Service Partnerships
May 8: KU recognizes 12 students with prestigious 2017 University Awards
May 12: Poster Winners Announced in Student Service Showcase
May 23: Center Announces Name Change, Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Community Engagement at KU
October 2: Ten KU seniors named finalists for 27th-annual Ex.C.E.L. Awards
October 23: KU Workshop Aims to Empower Students to Positively Impact Community
October 26: KC Nonprofits Host Students for Shadow Day
November 27: Mobile Museum, Specimens and Activities Featured at Upcoming Event
October 30: KU Workshop Aims to Empower Students to Positively Impact Community
February 26: Service Learning Courses Underway with Help of Mini-Grants
April 6: Event Will Honor KU’s Community Partners
April 6: Event Will Address Experiential Learning Abroad
May 13: Faculty, Student Community Engagement Excellence Recognized
September 12: Mini Grants Give Boost to Fall Service Learning Classes
September 21: New Initiative Pairs Greek and Community Organization as Service Partners
October 17: Ten KU seniors named finalists for 26th annual Ex.C.E.L. Awards
January 12: Professors Selected for Commons Awards Starter Grants
January 22: KU Makes President’s Community Service Honor Roll
February 6: Service Learning Mini-Grant Award Winners Announced
March 11: Augusto to Lead Center for Civic and Social Responsibility
April 6: KU’s MoCoLab Rolls Out for Campus Debut April 10th
May 5: Book Details Benefits of Teacher Fieldwork with At-Risk Youths
May 11: Service Learning Excellence Recognized
May 11: Four transformative student leaders win Alderson, Leffel University Awards
September 17: Mini-Grants Awarded for 6 Service Learning Classes
January 28: Campaign Registers Wyandotte County Residents with Affordable Care Act
March 3: MBA Students to Present Social Entrepreneurship Solutions
May 7: Student Leader Honored as Newman Civic Fellow
June 4: Center for Civic and Social Responsibility Announces Annual Awards
August 5: Applied Behavioral Science Professor Finalist for Award
September 8: Researcher Wins Early-Career Award
September 18: Ten seniors named finalists for 24th annual Ex.C.E.L. Awards
September 28: 2014 ExCEL Award winners announced at Homecoming game
September 29: Professor Selected for Health Care Foundation Leadership Academy
December 8: Plan in Place to Expand Learning Communities at KU
January 25: Center for Civic and Social Responsibility Announces New Faculty Fellow
February 1: 98 Students Participate in Alternative Winter Breaks
April 30: KU Fights Hunger Looks to Create Campus Food Pantry
May 2: KU Among Higher Ed Institutions Honored For Community Service
May 8: Topeka Student Named Campus Compact Civic Fellow
May 29: Eudora School, Journalism Professor Win Service Learning Awards
June 26: KU announces 2013 University Student Awards
September 25: John Augusto to Lead Expansion of Experiential Learning
October 1: Campus-Community Partnership Honored for Outstanding Work
January 7: KU Lauded for Community Service with Carnegie Foundation Honor
April 4: Center for Service Learning Announces Faculty Advisory Board, faculty Fellow
April 11: Advocacy Corps Marks One Year of Serving Community, Seeking More to Help
April 25: Service Learning Courses at KU Provide Real-Life Lessons
May 23: KU Named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
June 1: Center for Service Learning Honors Faculty Member, Student Community Partner
July 1: KU Heartland Leadership Institute Hosts 18 Women from Six Countries
July 8: KU students volunteer service in summer Alternative Breaks Program
September 26: Professor Honored for Service Collaboration with Audio Reader
September 26: Alternative Breaks, Center for Community Outreach Host First Annual Story Slam
January 4: Journalism Students Recommend Ways to “Green” KU
January 19: Service to be Focal Point of Chancellor’s Inauguration
March 10: KU Names to National Community Service Honor Roll
March 18: Students Install Solar Panels as Part of Environmental Journalism Class
March 22: Sustainability Spotlight: Journalism Courses Merge Sustainability and Service Learning
March 22: KU Names to Presidential Honor Roll for Service for Fourth Consecutive Year
March 29: Responsible Drinking 101: KU Students Creating Campaign Against High-Risk Behavior
April 22: Transitional Care
February 15: KU’s Center for Service Learning Honored for Distinguished Community Service
March 8: Faculty, Community Advocates Meet to Discuss Service-Learning Partnerships
May 16: Center for Service Learning Announces Winners of Venture Challenge
June 3: 227 Students Complete Service Learning Certification
June 23: Journalism Students Use Classroom Lessons to Benefit Clients