Southwestern University: Office of Civic Engagement (OCE)

Contact Us

Suzy Pukys, Director

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

Student Specialist

Prothro Building 245
Phone: 512-863-1215, x1215

We're Out There

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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

Be a Mentor with GISD

GISD holds volunteer training sessions every first Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM in Olin 111.
Revitalizing the Getsemani Community Center

Right in our backyard is a unique space with a lot of potential for education and parenting, cultural and family events, elderly and adult events, politics, community or anything else.
Thinking Big

Students planning March 24 event to strengthen town-gown ties in “The Big Event,” a chance for Southwestern students to work with local businesses for a day.
Big Need for Tax Prep Volunteers This Spring

Two organizations offer Southwestern students with opportunities to gain a new skill while helping low-to-middle income individuals and families file their taxes.
Paid Summer Teaching Internship With Breakthrough Collaborative!

Breakthrough Collaborative has the mission of empowering motivated and underserved students while inspiring and developing the next generation of teachers and educational leaders.

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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