4/16: Histories of Dignity: A collaboration between Duke undergraduate researchers and the Friends of Geer Cemetery
This virtual event offers a unique window onto Durham's history, African American history, and Duke students' engagement with our city through research into the lives of people buried at Geer Cemetery. An African American burial ground established in 1877, Geer Cemetery has been subjected to over a century of exclusion and structural neglect. It is now undergoing a community-led restoration process.
Community Based Learning in times of Social Distancing, Isolation and Quarantine
Dear service-learning faculty members, We hope you and your loved ones remain safe and healthy during this challenging time. We recently sent an email regarding possible ways to continue the service-learning component of your courses through virtual engagement. While there is no pressure or expectation to do this as you transition your courses online, we still wanted to provide information about an evolving possibility that may be of interest.
Faculty and staff examine how space, time, and our bodies intersect with community-engaged learning in Durham
Faculty and staff examined how physical space, the passing of time, and somatic experiences impact community-engaged learning in Durham at the "Critical Cartography of Space & Place" workshop on February 7th.
Students from the Critical Pedagogy of Hip-Hop visit the National Museum of African-American History and Culture
Students from "Critical Pedagogy of Hip Hop" (EDUC 290S) went on a field study trip to the Smithsonian African-American Museum in Washington, DC. They went with their community partners, 30 students from Lakewood Montessori Middle School. EDUC 290S explores the historical and socio-cultural aspects of education initiatives, teaching and learning strategies, and educational policy issues that contribute to marginalization.
Nominations are open for the Betsy Alden Service-Learning Awards!
The Betsy Alden Outstanding Service-Learning Awards recognize one graduating senior, one faculty member, and one community partner for their commitment to the ideals of service‐learning. Each Alden award recipient receives $250 to further develop their community-building and leadership skills. Deadline for nominations is March 23rd. Learn more about eligibility and the nomination process guidelines here.
Language learners explore art, culture and community in Hindi 101 & 203
The goal of Hindi 101 and Hindi 203 is to help connect students to the local Indian community and Hindi speakers, enhance their understanding of art and culture, and improve their ability to use Hindi for creating bonds with culture and community. My students suggested that it would be nice to chat in Hindi with somebody outside the class.Our Mission: Connecting Academic Curriculum to Collaboration with Communities
Duke Service-Learning connects academic curriculum to communities to foster enriched learning and engagement in ethical collaborations. We provide consultation, training, research, and advocacy for the work of faculty, staff, students, and communities to support academic programming that joins communities in promoting social equity and social change.
Service-learning courses build a strong academic foundation by incorporating collaborations with local community partners and translating theory into real-world experience. By exploring the rich diversity of our local and global communities, service-learning courses provide students with opportunities to engage effectively with communities on issues such as the environment, socioeconomic inequities, public policy, health, immigration, education, and more.
For Faculty
A primary goal of Duke Service-Learning is to provide support and assistance to departments, programs, and individual faculty members seeking to integrate service-learning and community engagement into their academic objectives. We offer customized resources, classroom presentations, course funding, service-learning assistants, suggest potential community partners, help you develop assignments and assessment protocols, and provide feedback on your syllabus as requested.
For Students
Courses can feel far removed from the world outside Duke and life after college, but service-learning courses allow you to apply and gain academic knowledge in an authentic setting. With courses in dozens of departments, from Education and Public Policy to Engineering and Computer Science, you’ll find a course that fits your interests, while also providing you with an opportunity to:
- Get to know Durham (Beyond Downtown)
- Make a positive difference in the community
- Apply what you're learning in the classroom to contemporary issues
- Develop a wide range of skills, from cross-cultural awareness to critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership skills.
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