Lindy Center for Civic Engagement

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For this , prolific writer and liberatory educator bell hooks shares the importance of having a goal in civic engagement. It's not enough to just identify issues in our communities - we also have to envision the community we want and plan how to get there.

About bell hooks (1951-2021): hooks was an American Author, Activist, Feminist and Scholar. Born Gloria Jean Watkins, she took her pen name after her Great Grandmother, Bell Blair Hooks, and decided to spell it in all lowercase to focus reader’s attention on her books rather than her identity. hooks published over 70 works throughout her career ranging from film to Children’s books. This quote is from her 2003 book, “Teaching Community: a Pedagogy of Hope.”

⏳⏳⏳ Good news - you have more time to join our next cohort of civic leaders! Apply by July 19th for this amazing opportunity to learn core principles of civic leadership with a small group of engaged folks, and get support for your own civic engagement leadership project.

📣📣📣 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

Home fires are increasing in the neighborhoods around Drexel and you can help local families recover!

The American Red Cross needs volunteers to support disaster response in two flexible roles:

• 🚒 Disaster Action Team (DAT): Respond on scene to help families after a home fire or other local disaster.

• 💻 Duty Officer: Coordinate disaster response remotely from home.

Training is provided, and you choose the times you’re available to volunteer each month.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to support your community, this is an opportunity to make a real difference for your neighbors when they need it most.

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🥳👏🏻🎉🍾🙌🏻 Happy graduation season, Dragons! And congrats to everyone who graduated (and everyone who made it thru another term). We were so thrilled to celebrate with our community at our End-of-Year party last week - enjoy some pictures from the event and check out all of our winners and honorees at the link in our bio.

🏆🏆🏆 You’re invited to celebrate the civic engagement accomplishments of our Dragon community this year! Lindy Center’s End-of-Year party is one of our favorite yearly events to host because the vibes are so supportive and festive. Hope you can join us.

💪🏻 Strengthen your civic engagement skills at this workshop on Tuesday. Dinner will be provided!

➡️ How do you know where to focus your civic engagement efforts? How can you find out what issues are most pressing for the people in your community? How can you do the “collective, public problem-solving” process that is central to civic engagement? Join Lindy Center for an interactive “Social Needs Assessment” workshop focused on practical methods of identifying community needs and analyzing social challenges. During the workshop, participants will explore research methods commonly used in social projects and community work and learn how data can support meaningful social impact.

❗️The primaries are over but the work doesn’t stop at the ballot 🗳️🗳️🗳️❗️Come to the next Bridging Votes to talk about how we can continue to hold politicians accountable to community needs through the full election season and beyond.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! To May 25th.

✨⭐️✨ Let’s recognize civic excellence in our Dragon community. Submit your nominations for our end-of-year awards now through May 19th! And save the date for our celebration on June 1st.

You’re invited to an open discussion on mental health support on campus, the importance of seeking help, and what meaningful student support can look like during college. Talking Tuesdays is an open, relatable, and interactive space and this month’s host, the Peer Counselors, will welcome discussion about experiences such as academic pressure, burnout, loneliness, relationships, cultural expectations, and coping with stress.

Also - there’s free dinner! Join us.