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20th Annual National Service-Learning Conference Grows Hope ... - PRLog.Org (press release)
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 20:35
20th Annual National Service-Learning Conference Grows Hope ...PRLog.Org (press release), Romania
Rising Voices Welcomes New Grantee from Central Asia
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 18:41
In March of 2009 Rising Voices granted funds to support another citizen media development project.
Webinar: Mobile Technology for Advocacy & Activism
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 18:36
Event URL:
https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=kcpll77a2s6r
Start date:
March 26, 2009
State:
NTL
Region:
National
Sponsor information
Sponsor name:
TechSoup
Webinar: Mobile Technology for Advocacy & Activism
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 18:20
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Ben and Katrin will lead an interactive workshop exploring mobile technology for advocacy and activism. The workshop will include a quick overview of how mobiles are used in advocacy, engagement and activism, a discussion of best practices of mobile use for campaigns, and an overview of apps and vendors in this space. Bring your questions and ideas - we'll solicit input throughout the workshop session to promote an interactive, lively discussion and joint learning.
NSLC Newcomer's Orientation
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 17:45
If you are gearing up to attend your first National Service-Learning Conference, be sure and stop by the Newcomer’s Orientation at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, in the middle section of the Exhibit Hall. (The exhibitors will be setting up, so don’t mind the mess and go straight up to the stage area.)
Service-Learning United Policy Update -3/16/09
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 16:42
1. Sign the Service-Learning United Letter of Support for H.R. 1388. Congressman George Miller and other Member of Congress want and need to hear from the service-learning community. Add your ORGANIZATION’S NAME to the list of organizations that endorse The GIVE Act.
Regional Service-Learning Conference - Wilkes University
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 16:36
Regional Service-Learning ConferenceWilkes University, PAThe Service-Learning Intercollegiate Consortium of Northeast Pennsylvania will be hosting its Second Annual workshop on service-learning on Thursday, April 2 at the Tribeca Banquet and Convention Center in Moosic, PA from 12:30—3:30pm. ...
Can You hear Me Now?
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 16:18
Have you ever called your Senators or your Representative? It’s actually an interesting and worthwhile experience. Their offices are all about constituent service, so they are very polite and patient when their constituents call to voice an opinion about pretty much anything under the sun. It’s democracy at work, and you hang up feeling like you’ve been heard. Calls are one of the many ways elected leaders find out what’s on the mind of the people, so they can be important.
Newest Idealist Podcast: Kiff Gallagher and the Musical Peace Corps
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 15:15
Posted by Julia.
::image::In the newest Idealist.org podcast, Amy Potthast talks with Kiff Gallagher about the need for music and arts education in schools, about his role in developing the national service legislation that shaped AmeriCorps in 1993, and about the future of the Music National Service Initiative.
Peace Corps/Madagascar Program Suspended (news)
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 15:00
Guest Blogger: Angela Stockman
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 12:16
We want to extend a warm welcome to our first guest blogger, Angela Stockman of WNY Education Associates, an award-winning teacher with over 15 years of experience and a passionate advocate for children and educators. Be sure to check out Angela's blog (www.angelastockman.com/blog/) and keep an eye out for our upcoming guest blogger cameo there. If you're interested in writing a guest blog post or doing a guest blogger exchange with us please contact Liberty Smith (libertys@etr.org). We'd be thrilled collaborate!
Two presented President’s Award for Civic and Community Leadership - Indiana State University
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 11:46
Two presented President’s Award for Civic and Community LeadershipIndiana State University, IndianaShe has served on the Hulman Memorial Student Union Board since its inception, coordinating teams for activities such as College Relay for Life, Global Youth Service Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. She also took the lead in organizing ...
From Ranks of Jobless, a Flood of Volunteers
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 10:26
Until November, Lisa Traina had a classic New York glamour job: organizing private parties in the Art Deco opulence of the Rainbow Room. Now she spends 10-hour shifts walking down gritty sidewalks trying to persuade homeless people to go to the Bowery Mission for food and shelter.
After being laid off, Ms. Traina, 50, enlisted in the growing army of the newly unemployed that have been marching into the offices of nonprofit organizations since the recession hit, looking to do some good, maybe network a little or simply fill the hours they used to be at the office.
Service On The Opinion Pages
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 09:44
As the Serve America Act (in the Senate) and GIVE Act (in the House) continue to gain momentum and move forward, the media is taking note. This morning, Washington Post political columnist EJ Dionne weighs in with a piece that stresses the bipartisanship at play over new service legislation. EJ is a longtime supporter of the service movement and its goals, and really gets what it is all about.
Faculty, staff sought for Service-Learning Advisory Board - UST Bulletin Today
Submitted by servicewire on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 02:07
Faculty, staff sought for Service-Learning Advisory BoardUST Bulletin Today, MNThe University of St. Thomas Advisory Board for Service-Learning is seeking new members for three-year terms beginning in September 2009. Constituted of faculty and staff from both the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses, the board meets as a full body ...
