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Civic engagement is about building stronger interaction, dialogue, communication, societal and economic benefit and mutual concern for the local community, region, and state.
By engaging in civic activities you will develop a better understanding of the many issues surrounding our world today. Get involved, enhance your quality of life and you will recognize yourself as an integral part of making a difference.
Below are some ways STUDENTS and/or FACULTY have been and/or will meet the challenge.
Focus the Nation
January 31, 2008
SUNY Oswego
Discussion about "Global Warming Issues"
Summer Internship Opportunity for those in the Health Professions
Application Deadline: February 15, 2008
Michigan
Fellowship Opportunity for students native to Rochester, NY
Application Deadline: March 3, 2008
Rochester, NY
IMPACT: National Student Conference on Service, Advocacy & Social Action
March 7-9, 2008
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
REGISTER BEFORE JAN. 14, 2008
Alternate Spring Break: Join Habitat for Humanity
March 23-29, 2008
Portland, ME or Almost Heaven, WV
Have you always wanted to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity? Build homes, have fun this Spring break, and even earn college credit!
Unite For Sight Fifth Annual International Health & Development Conference
Building Global Health For Today and Tomorrow
April 12-13, 2008
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Graduation Pledge Alliance
Ongoing
SUNY Oswego
We need people to take on this initiative (students and/or faculty). The pledge operates at three levels: students making choices about their employment; schools educating about values and citizenship rather than only knowledge and skills; and the workplace and society being concerned about more than just the bottom line.
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