Southwestern University: Office of Civic Engagement (OCE)

Contact Us

Sarah Brackmann, Director

Prothro Building 243
Phone: 512-863-1987, x1987

Student Specialist

Prothro Building 243
Phone: 512-863-1987, x1987

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The Office of Civic Engagement collaborates with students, faculty, and the greater community to move beyond traditional practices of volunteerism, service, activism, and community-based learning. We promote passion and action that strengthens and ameliorates one’s community.

CURRENT FEATURES

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!

Celebration at the Getsemani Community Center offers opportunity for Southwestern to introduce themselves to the community
Be a Mentor with GISD

GISD holds volunteer training sessions every first Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM in Olin 111.
Summer Bicycling Event Call for Volunteers

Summer bicycling race offers opportunity for Southwestern community to visit and explore Georgetown through volunteering
Sharing a Love for Gardening

Southwestern students help the local Boys & Girls Club revive its gardening program
First-Annual CDSJ Day

The Coalition for Diversity & Social Justice is holding its first-ever “CDSJ Day” on Saturday, April 21st, from 12-4pm in the Bishops Lounge. The afternoon will include fun, interactive booths hosted by the 6 CDSJ organizations (and some surprise guest organizations!), a picnic lunch, and feature talented singers from SU. This is a completely free event open to the public, and all activities will be for all ages.

Opportunities This Week

Group Volunteering with Bastrop Fire Recovery: Over 1700 structures were destroyed in the terrible wildfires of September and October of 2011. The Bastrop Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) is looking for groups to come and volunteer at Bastrop for an Alternative Spring Break or other day(s) of volunteering. For more information or to volunteer, groups can contact bastropvolunteer2011@gmail.com.
Youth Support & Juvenile Justice with the Neighborhood Conference Committee: The Neighborhood Conference Committee (NCC) of Williamson County seeks volunteers to work with first-time truancy offenders and their families. The student meets with NCC volunteers after being referred to the program by their school district to create a plan and set goals to achieve positive academic standing (attendance, grades, etc.).

More opportunities >

Southwestern In Action

Southwestern students volunteer at twice the national average. This gallery provides a glimpse into their efforts.

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