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Events
The center facilitates regular events to provide professional development opportunities for community partners, inspire innovative ideas for social change, celebrate the incredible work happening in our community and introduce students to various types of civic engagement.
Annual Events
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Celebration of Service
The annual Celebration of Service banquet honors the work done in our community. Awards are presented to students, faculty and staff, alumni, academic courses and pursuits, student groups, collaborations, and community members for exemplary service and civic contributions to our local and global communities.
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Community Involvement Fair
During this fair, students, faculty, and staff are invited to connect with nonprofits and community leaders, so as to explore a variety of opportunities in our area and resources linked to social change issues. Participants can find out the many ways to engage with our community including internships, volunteer opportunities and community-based learning and research projects.
Innovation Institute
This daylong event features speakers and breakout sessions to advance community change work and promote collaboration. In addition to workshops, funding opportunities are shared exclusively for institute participants.