Given the unveiling of the Center for Civic Engagement and the 20th anniversary of the Bonner Scholars Program at Davidson College, the college selected "Civic Engagement" as the campus-wide theme for the 2011-12 academic year. Engage for Change and the Center for Civic Engagement will support this theme by offering direct service, advocacy and educational programs that address what it means to be civically engaged and explore the ways we create and sustain communities. Students, Faculty and Staff are encouraged to integrate the theme into their programs, events and curriculum where possible.
The following is a list of already-scheduled events for the year. To post an event on the schedule, please contact Stacey Riemer, Associate Dean of Students & Director of Civic Engagement.
August
20 - New Student Orientation Service Walk
As part of New Student Orientation, all incoming students participate in an approximately 5K Walk through Davidson to learn about the town's history, community partnerships, and each other. This year's walk will support All Hands Volunteers.
28 - Contraception and Abortion: Ethics and Public Policy
7 - 8:30 pm, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Sponsored by the Vann Center for Ethics
Presentations by Jessica Bearden-Laurenz, Director of Public Policy for Planned Parenthood Health Systems in Raleigh, and David Perry of the Vann Center for Ethics.
29 - Community Involvement Fair
11am - 2pm, Alvarez Student Union
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement and the Civic Engagement Council. Explore the range of opportunities in our area and become familiar with resources in our community around social change issues. Register for a chance to win a Kindle e-reader and Amazon gift card and grab a cup of Dippin' Dots ice cream.
September
9 - Project Life Spaghetti Dinner
5:30pm, Union Atrium
Sponsored by Project Life, a group within the Civic Engagement Council
The Project Life Spaghetti Dinner is an annual fundraiser that collects money to pay for its annual bone marrow typing drive. Bone marrow typing analysis cost $52 per person; the Davidson drive aims to type 300 people. The event also serves to educate others about the grave need for donors.
10 - Service Leaders Institute
10 - 3 pm, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & the Civic Engagement Council
Annually, the Center for Civic Engagement hosts an Institute for service leaders to come together and discuss crucial information relevant to their leadership role, exchange resources about community leadership work, and talk with other leaders about ways to communicate and collaborate around social change. Registration is required.
13 - Common Hour: Public Lecture by Neil White
11:05 am - 12:05 pm, The Duke Family Performance Hall
Sponsored by the Dean of Students Office
A lecture featuring the author of In the Sanctuary of Outcasts, the summer reading for new students.
17 - Service Saturday
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & the Civic Engagement Council
Service Saturdays is a local community service experience organized on one Saturday a month. A group of 10-12 people work together on a service project while learning about a local non-profit organization. Following the service project, the group discusses the experience over a meal. Pre-registration is required by the Wednesday before the trip.
20 - Common Hour: Changing Lives through Social Innovation
11:05 - 12:05 pm, The C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement
Echoing Green is a nonprofit social venture fund that identifies and supports some of the world's best emerging social entrepreneurs-society's change agents. In light of the researched failure of our society to harness the Millennial generation's altruistic energy, Echoing Green has created a framework for incorporating personal fulfillment and societal impact into a career. This workshop will define social entrepreneurship, outline opportunities within the field and share inspirational stories of world-changing entrepreneurs who started careers through Echoing Green's program.
21 - Social Entrepreneurship: A Building Skills for Social Change workshop
8:30am - 10am, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & The Lake Norman Community Development Council
A workshop series designed for nonprofit professionals as well as students, faculty, and staff at Davidson College. The workshop sessions are intended to build the capacities of our non-profit and community organizations and to provide networking opportunities across organizations. A continental breakfast is served. Registration is required.
22 - The Return of the CROP Lunch
11:05am-12:05 pm, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Engage for Change will host monthly discussions about issues impacting our community over a simple meal of beans and rice. The first informal conversation will focus on the question "What does civic engagement mean?". The meal is free to participants and donations toward CROP Hunger Walks will be accepted. Email zowilliams@davidson.edu with questions. EFC is an initiative of the Civic Engagement Council. Students, faculty and staff welcome!
25 - Equality Now: Promoting the Legal Rights of Women Globally
7 - 8:30 pm, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Sponsored by the Vann Center for Ethics
A lecture by Taina Bien-Aime, Executive Director of Equality Now in NYC.
27 - Exploring Post-Davidson Fellowships and Service Corps Opportunities
4 - 5 pm, Alvarez 302
Co-sponsored by Career Services and The Center for Civic Engagement
A workshop about post-Davidson opportunities in service and education as well as domestic and international gap year programs at K12 schools, nonprofits and government agencies.
October
2 - The Animals We Eat: Improving the Quality of their Lives
7 pm, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Sponsored by the Vann Center for Ethics
A lecture by Kristie Middleton, Manager of Corporate Policy and Supply Chain Strategy. Farm Animal Protection division, Humane Society of the United States.
6 - National Student Day: Share Your Stories and Be Eligible to Win
Sponsored by the Davidson College Bookstore
Hundreds of College Bookstores across the US and Canada are celebrating and promoting social responsibiity on campuses as part of National Student Day. Davidson College students can be recognized locally and nationally by sharing examples of how they give back to the community. Go to the National Student Day website, register to participate and share a brief overview of how you give back to the community. Your posting can include text, photos, drawings and videos. Then, spread the word to your friends on Facebook, Twitter, emails and You tube encouraging them to vote for your entry through October 14th at 5pm. At the national level, the 10 most popular examples will win awards consisting of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 scholarships as well as 7 IPads. The Davidson Bookstore will also give out prizes and celebrate student examples with food and music on the day of the event. These are some examples of already posted stories.
7 - Fall Deadline for Center for Civic Engagement Grants
5:00 pm, Center for Civic Engagement
Students have access to a number of opportunities through funds given by and in memory of friends of Davidson College. These opportunities can revolve around community service, environmental sustainability, and the joining of engagement and academics. For more information about how to apply, visit the Grants page of the Center for Civic Engagement Web site.
12 - Euripedes' Trojan Women: Rhetoric, Civic Life, and Aesthetic Form
7:00pm, Lilly Family Gallery
Sponsored by Communication Studies, Classics, Theatre, the Writing Program and the Center for Civic Engagement.
Contemporary Problems, Ancient Insights. The men have been bloodily slaughtered and the women face their fates in a cruel world. What role can women play in the civic, religious, and social life of the City? The setting is not contemporary Afghanistan, Iraq, Mexico, or America, but its lessons abound for us. Dr. John Poulakos of the Department of Communication and Rhetoric at the University of Pittsburgh, shows how Euripides' Trojan Women exemplifies the dramatic role of rhetoric in imagining civic culture. Students Katie Lovett ‘12, Kerry Meyer ‘12, Dolapo Oloshula ‘12, and Yuxi Wang '15 provide interpretive readings of powerful passages from the play. Questions? Contact Dr. Kathie Turner at katurner@davidson.edu or Dr. Andrew Leslie at anleslie@davidson.edu.
14 - A Night of Stargazing
8 - 9:30pm, Fisher Farms
Offered by the Davidson College Physics Department, the Davidson College Society of Physics Students and the Charlotte Area Astronomy Club
At the Davidson Lands Conservancy World of Wonder event, Davidson faculty and students from the Physics Department will host an experiential workshop where participants can stargaze and learn about the night sky, planets and other celestial objects. Community members of all ages are welcome.
15 - Power, People, Pork
7:00 pm, Patio behind Vail Commons
Cosponsored by The Environmental Action Coalition and the Food Club
A local-food barbeque designed to be an inclusive and educational experience that empowers individuals to think critically about the modern food system. Vegetarian options available! Contact Hayden at hahiggins@davidson.edu for more information.
19 - Social Change Leadership: A Building Skills for Social Change workshop
8:30am - 10am, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & The Lake Norman Community Development Council
A workshop series designed for nonprofit professionals as well as students, faculty, and staff at Davidson College. The workshop sessions are intended to build the capacities of our non-profit and community organizations and to provide networking opportunities across organizations. A continental breakfast is served. Registration is required.
22 - Service Saturday
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & the Civic Engagement Council
Service Saturdays is a local community service experience organized on one Saturday a month. A group of 10-12 people work together on a service project while learning about a local non-profit organization. Following the service project, the group discusses the experience over a meal.
Pre-registration is required by the Wednesday before the trip.
26 - Stuffed and Starved
7:30pm, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Co-sponsored by Dean Rusk International Studies Program & The Sustainability Office
A lecture by Raj Patel
26 - Non-Profit, Education and Government Career Fair
11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Alvarez Student Union
Sponsored by the Career Services Office
Organizations and graduate programs recruiting for internships, employment and graduate opportunities in the public service industry will be available.
31 - Trick-or-Treating in the Halls
6pm-8pm, First Year Residence Halls
Sponsored by the Bonner Scholars Program and Residence Life
Children from the LEARNWorks program at the Ada Jenkins Center have the opportunity to trick-or-treat in the first year halls and also to participate in games and activities organized by Davidson College students. The halls are also open to children of faculty and staff for treats!
November
1 - Chidsey Leadership Lecture
7pm, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Sponsored by the Chidsey Center for Leadership Development
A lecture by President Carol Quillen
4 - Is this Going to Be On the Test? Using Comedy to Set the Stage for Social Justice & Civic Engagement
4pm, Sprinkle Room
Cosponsored by the Department of Theatre, the Public Lectures Committee, & Friends
of the Arts
Lecture featuring Norma Bowles, Founder & Artistic Director of Fringe Benefits
5 - Service Saturday
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & the Civic Engagement Council
Service Saturdays is a local community service experience organized on one Saturday a month. A group of 10-12 people work together on a service project while learning about a local non-profit organization. Following the service project, the group discusses the experience over a meal.
Pre-registration is required by the Wednesday before the trip.
11 - Homecoming 2011: Center for Civic Engagement Open House
4-5pm, Center for Civic Engagement
An opportunity for alumni to visit the Center and learn more about the campus-wide theme of Civic Engagement.
12 - Homecoming 2011: "Evolving Perspectives of Civic Engagement"
8:30am-10am, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Sponsored by the Bonner Scholars Program
A discussion-based presentation of civic engagement at Davidson through the years. This will be an introduction to a subsequent workshop sponsored by ACE entitled Davidson Then and Now.
12 - Homecoming 2011: Bonner Scholar 20th Anniversary Social Event
5:30pm-6:30pm, Multicultural House
An informal gathering that showcases highlights from twenty years in the Bonner Program as well as local foods and projects.
15 - Common Hour: Becoming a Civically Engaged Consumer
11:05am - 12:05pm, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Sponsored by The Environmental Action Coalition
16 - Emerging Trends in Nonprofits & Philanthropy: A Building Skills for Social Change Workshop
8:30am - 10am, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & The Lake Norman Community Development Council
A workshop series designed for nonprofit professionals as well as students, faculty, and staff at Davidson College. The workshop sessions are intended to build the capacities of our non-profit and community organizations and to provide networking opportunities across organizations. A continental breakfast is served. Registration is recommended.
28 - David LaMotte
Lecture: Practical Idealism
5:00pm-7:00pm, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Sponsored by the Bonner Scholars Program
Performance: Music for Social Change
8:00pm-10:00pm, Multicultural House
Co-sponsored by the Bonner Scholars Program and Multicultural House
LaMotte is an award-winning songwriter and itinerant peace activist who travels the country (and world) offering "WorldChanging 101" workshops and performances of his music with a message. He recently completed a Rotary World Peace Fellowship to study International Relations, Peace and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. As part of that study, he also spent three months in rural Andhra Pradesh, India working with a Gandhian development organization. David and his wife founded PEG Partners, a small non-profit organization that supports schools and libraries in Guatemala. He is also a consultant on Peace and Justice at the North Carolina Council of Churches.
December
3 - Service Saturday
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & the Civic Engagement Council
Service Saturdays is a local community service experience organized on one Saturday a month. A group of 10-12 people work together on a service project while learning about a local non-profit organization. Following the service project, the group discusses the experience over a meal.
Pre-registration is required by the Wednesday before the trip.
First Week - Canstruction: Canned Food Drive Turned Into Art!
Sponsored by the Civic Engagement Council
January
16 - King Day for Kids
9 - 11:30am, Alvarez Student Union
Sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement
King Day for Kids is a time for community members to celebrate the ideals of Dr. King together and to teach them to our children. The Day begins with a "Speed Read" where local celebrities compete to read as many words as possible from a rhyming book in 15 seconds. The Speed Read gets children excited about literacy and primed for other King Day for Kids events, which include a community read-in and crafts led by Davidson College student leaders. Registration is required for this event.
21 - Service Saturday
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & the Civic Engagement Council
Service Saturdays is a local community service experience organized on one Saturday a month. A group of 10-12 people work together on a service project while learning about a local non-profit organization. Following the service project, the group discusses the experience over a meal.
Pre-registration is required by the Wednesday before the trip.
24 - Justice Dialogues Presents..Beyond Protest: Community-Building Activism in the 21st Century
4 - 5pm, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Facilitated by James Tolleson ‘13
Sponsored by Engage for Change & The Center for Civic Engagement
An informal discussion about 21st century activism. The facilitator will share strategies learned from research on Detroit activist Grace Lee Boggs. Refreshments will be served.
25 - How Generations Donate & Volunteer: A Building Skills for Social Change
Workshop
8:30am - 10am, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & The Lake Norman Community Development Council
A workshop series designed for nonprofit professionals as well as students, faculty, and staff at Davidson College. The workshop sessions are intended to build the capacities of our non-profit and community organizations and to provide networking opportunities across organizations. A continental breakfast is served. Registration is required.
27 - Faculty Community-based Learning Curriculum Development Grant Deadline
Sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement
Community-based or service learning is an experiential pedagogy that combines direct service with course learning goals to meet a community-defined need. The Center for Civic Engagement offers curriculum development grants to support the integration of community-based learning components into existing courses. Grant recipients receive a $1,500 stipend for summer curriculum development work. Additional details regarding submission guidelines can be found on the Center's Web site.
February
18 - Service Saturday
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & the Civic Engagement Council
Service Saturdays is a local community service experience organized on one Saturday a month. A group of 10-12 people work together on a service project while learning about a local non-profit organization. Following the service project, the group discusses the experience over a meal.
Pre-registration is required by the Wednesday before the trip.
22 - Using Technology to Affect Community Change: A Building Skills for Social Change Workshop
8:30am - 10am, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & The Lake Norman Community Development Council
A workshop series designed for nonprofit professionals as well as students, faculty, and staff at Davidson College. The workshop sessions are intended to build the capacities of our non-profit and community organizations and to provide networking opportunities across organizations. A continental breakfast is served. Registration is required.
28 - The Spirit of Uganda: A Project of Empower African Children
8pm, Duke Family Performance Hall
Sponsored by the Artist Series & The Center for Civic Engagement
Empower African Children is a non-profit organization inspired by success stories from more than 15 years of work with Africa's vulnerable children. To the melodic tones of standing drums, with dramatic choreography, bright, layered rhythms, and gorgeous call-and-response vocals, the Spirit of Uganda features a vibrant cast of, ages 8-18, who bring to life the sounds and movements of East Africa. Ambassadors for Uganda's 2.4 million orphans, these children personify the resilience and promise of Africa's next generation as they promote awareness of Uganda's dual crises of AIDS and civil war, and raise funds to support themselves and others in their homeland.
March
2 - Spring Grants Deadline for Center for Civic Engagement Grants
5:00pm, Center for Civic Engagement
Students have access to a number of opportunities through funds given by and in memory of friends of Davidson College. These opportunities can revolve around community service, environmental sustainability, and the joining of engagement and academics. For more information about how to apply, visit the Grants page on the Center for Civic Engagement Website.
21 - The Role of Interfaith Dialogue in Community Change: A Building Skills for Social Change workshop
8:30am - 10am, C. Shaw Smith 900 Room
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & The Lake Norman Community Development Council
A workshop series designed for nonprofit professionals as well as students, faculty, and staff at Davidson College. The workshop sessions are intended to build the capacities of our non-profit and community organizations and to provide networking opportunities across organizations. A continental breakfast is served. Registration is required.
31 - Service Saturday
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & the Civic Engagement Council
Service Saturdays is a local community service experience organized on one Saturday a month. A group of 10-12 people work together on a service project while learning about a local non-profit organization. Following the service project, the group discusses the experience over a meal.
Pre-registration is required by the Wednesday before the trip.
April
3 - Common Hour: Suzan-Lori Parks presents "The Art of Making Art"
11:05am
Co-sponsored by the Theatre Department, The Vann Center for Ethics, The Public Lectures Committee, The Center for Civic Engagement, The VPAA's Office, and the Black Student Coalition
3 - A Conversation with Suzan-Lori Parks: The Role of Art in Civic Engagement
7pm, The Duke Family Performance Hall
Co-sponsored by the Theatre Department, The Vann Center for Ethics, The Public Lectures Committee, The Center for Civic Engagement, The VPAA's Office, and the Black Student Coalition
19 - Celebration of Service
5:30 - 7 pm, Lilly Family Gallery
Sponsored by The Center for Civic Engagement
Celebration of Service is an annual awards ceremony that recognizes individuals and groups who are engaged in exceptional service within our community and who inspire others to serve. Awards are given to students, faculty, staff, and community members based on a nomination process.
21 - Service Saturday
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & the Civic Engagement Council
Service Saturdays is a local community service experience organized on one Saturday a month. A group of 10-12 people work together on a service project while learning about a local non-profit organization. Following the service project, the group discusses the experience over a meal.
Pre-registration is required by the Wednesday before the trip.
May
5 - Service Saturday
Co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & the Civic Engagement Council
Service Saturdays is a local community service experience organized on one Saturday a month. A group of 10-12 people work together on a service project while learning about a local non-profit organization. Following the service project, the group discusses the experience over a meal.
Pre-registration is required by the Wednesday before the trip.
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