The Institute is an integral part of the Urban Studies department and engages students of all ages to meet the challenges that face our urban environment.
The UAI office is located in Room S134, first floor, Sullivan Building. The UAI offers a variety of practicum opportunities including the (HOT) Hunger Outreach Team, the WSU Teaching Garden, and the English Language Learning (ELL) tutoring program. Our team also plans and implements an annual "Empty Bowl" event on campus to raise funds for local hunger relief.
02/08/2022
Let your voice be heard! Apply to be on a community committee. You need to be a Worcester resident. Check it out!
American Rescue Plan Act | City of Worcester, MA Help address COVID impacts in our community
The WSU Teaching Garden is looking for a Garden Manager. https://worcester.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=142296
10/07/2021
Hunger is hurting our college students and disproportionately affects students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and student-parents. Support H.1368 / S.822 and let’s bring change to campuses!
10/07/2021
We urge the Committee on Higher Education to pass H.1368 / S.822 to bring needed anti-hunger resources to support college students experiencing food insecurity!
10/06/2021
Food insecurity disproportionately affects college students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and student-parents. We urge the Committee on Higher Education to pass H.1368 / S.822 to bring needed resources to campuses!
10/06/2021
Join us in the 13th Annual 2020 Sustainability Fair, fully online Wednesday and Thursday October 21 & 22!
Link to learn more: www.worcester.edu/sustainability-food-fair/
09/28/2021
Project Just Because offers free groceries to those in need Organizers say the program offers "the agency and the dignity of shopping for yourself."
09/17/2021
08/18/2021
Older Student Registration will begin on Thursday, August 26th at 9:00am.
Please go to Worcester.edu/UAI
There you will be able to watch the orientation video, and find the registration forms.
Please note the class offering list will not be posted until 9 am on August 26th.
08/17/2021
We are looking for an ELL Instructor for our upcoming fall classes: Tuesdays 1-2:15 and Mondays 4:50pm-6pm taught virtually.
Worcester State University Job Posting: UAI/ English Language Learners Instructor/Coordinator (Part-Time, Non-Benefited) 1 Position Worcester State University Job Posting: UAI/ English Language Learners Instructor/Coordinator (Part-Time, Non-Benefited) 1 Position
06/17/2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2BqPYJxFs0
Join the WSU Teaching Garden for a O&A and tour of the garden!
WSU Teaching Garden Joanne Jaber Gauvin (Assistant Director of Urban Action Institute) and her staff takes us on a tour of the garden while giving us some background on the hist...
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