Community-Engaged Learning News
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Voting on Southwestern University Campus up in 2018
According to a national study, college-student voting doubled nationwide, and SU surpassed other institutions’ voting rate.
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The PC Thing to Do
For almost six decades now, Southwestern alumni have helped build community across the world through volunteer service in the Peace Corps.
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More than Politics
Political science and history double major Teresa Cropper ’20 believes that civic engagement is about “bettering your community through engagement.”
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Uncovering Hidden Histories
Southwestern students explore workers’ rights in Asian-American communities.
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Sacrificing Spring Break for Social Justice
Southwestern students travel to San Francisco to learn about immigrant rights and labor.
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The Impact of Community-Engaged Learning
Southwestern’s Spanish III students volunteer in community-partnered classrooms, practicing their language skills and mentoring elementary-school students.
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Southwestern Students Help Provide Support Services for Refugees in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
Moody Fellows participated in a Houston Spring Breakaway.
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Laura Rativa ’20 Recognized as a 2019 Newman Civic Fellow
Communication studies and political science double major Laura Rativa ’20 reflects on SU’s role in nurturing her lifelong dedication to servant–leadership.
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Southwestern University Designated as a Voter-Friendly Campus
SU is one of 123 campuses in 31 states recognized for promoting civic engagement.
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Looking out for the Community
Inspired by a service trip to Honduras during one eye-opening spring break, Megan Schubert Leese ’01 now champions public health.