The Ware Institute for Civic Engagement

We were absolutely thrilled to welcome Marissa Badgley ’10 back to campus on June 18 to speak with our PSSI interns. Marissa generously shared her journey, from the uncertainty she felt before graduation to the bold, intentional steps she took to care for herself and carve a new path forward. Her story reminded us that success isn’t always linear, and that clarity often comes with time, reflection, and courage.
Now the founder and executive director of Reloveution , Marissa is reimagining what change-making can look like when love is at the heart of the revolution. Her wisdom, warmth, and authenticity were a gift to everyone in the room.

Special thanks to F&M alum Nate Balis for the powerful and impactful conversations about juvenile justice with our PSSI students. We appreciate you sharing your story and for all that you do in the community.

Please support FARR and ISAB in our fundraiser to support CWS Lancaster. We are collaborating with and selling stroopwafels! Join us in supporting a local business and our local resettlement agency. We will be selling in the CC atrium on 4/17 and 4/18 from 11am-1:30pm, as well as at the AAA Night Market on 4/18 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. With the support of .saga .fandm .1 AND MORE!

Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking event as we dive into the experiences of refugees, exploring their journey and the very real implications of recent political crackdowns on immigration. This event will feature a special panel of former refugees, including members of our campus community, who will share their personal stories, struggles, and triumphs. Join in solidarity with those who are often marginalized. This is a call for empathy, understanding, and action as we work toward a more compassionate world.

Pizza will also be served.

Sponsored by: ISAB, FARR, The Ware Institute

Join on March 1 for their community benefit concert at Barshinger Center. Tickets for students are $5 and proceeds benefit the work of CRA, together with F&M’s French Club and CRA’s New Orleans community partners.

We're excited to welcome all future PSSI Interns to apply to PSSI! Apply now before the deadline!

The application for the open spring semester F&M Works internships is now available. More information can be found on our Inside F&M page:

https://inside.fandm.edu/ware-institute/fandmworks.php

IMPORTANT: Virtual interviews will be arranged with qualified candidates upon receipt of your application.

Please apply now and remember to include a copy of your resume with the application.

Happy New Year!

Wow! Our hearts are full and so is The Student Food Corner! We’d like send a huge thank you to and Auxiliary Services for organizing a food drive for the food corner. Together with all the amazing folks who attended today’s holiday luncheon, we collected over 500 ITEMS including pastas, ramen, granola bars, fruits, breakfast items, drinks, yogurts, hygiene products, hats, gloves, socks and so much more. As we chat with students who are on campus over break, we realize how essential this space is. We wish you all an amazing holiday break and thank you for your help in keeping our Food Corner stocked.

Thanks to everyone who joined The Ware Crew this morning to help sort food at and a special thanks to Stu and Josh from Water Street for hosting our group!

We'd like to wish Paul Ware a very Happy Birthday today! Because of you, we get to do what we do. Cheers to a great year ahead from your friends at the Ware Institute!

The One World Festival Lancaster is looking for volunteers to help clean up, work as navigators, and social media crew members. The festival take place Sunday, September 8 at the Alumni Sports and Fitness Center here on F&M's campus. It's a great way to get involved and explore all the cultures of our community in one place! Sign up here: https://uwlanc.galaxydigital.com/need/index?s=1&need_init_id=6755

Apply Now for F&M Works!!

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