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The Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund has awarded $28,300 in grants to support initiatives carried out through collaborations between local nonprofit organizations and University partners.

The Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund has awarded $28,300 in grants to support initiatives carried out through collaborations between local nonprofit organizations and University partners.

The Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund has awarded $24,000 in grants to support initiatives carried out through collaborations between local nonprofit organizations and University partners.

Students and faculty across campus have created relationships with GiGi's Playhouse of the Southern Tier, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center in Vestal.

Eliana Epstein '18, MS '20, continues to put her love of all things sustainable to use in the ������ý community.

������ý philanthropy students have announced the recipients of over $14,000 in grant awards for 2021.

Alumnus Alexander Vindman '98, a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel who was the Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council (NSC) until he was reassigned on February 7, 2020 spoke to David Campbell's PAFF 225/PPL 280B Foundations of Civic Engagement class.

Eric Fung has spent his time at ������ý taking classes about ecosystems and working with various organizations fighting the spread of invasive species in upstate New York.

Students in George Meindl's ENVI 324: Urban Ecology class work with the Broome County Parks Department to help map the presence of invasive species such as the emerald ash borer and hemlock woolly adelgid in local parks.

Sara Velardi, a lecturer in the Environmental Studies Program, developed two memorable classes — ENVI 382E: Ecology of the Northeast and ENVI 382B: Sweet Harvests: Bees and Maples, while participating in the Center for Civic Engagement’s Community-engaged Teaching Fellows Program.

Students in the Introduction to Special Education 411 class have been working with the Ross Park Zoo to make it more accessible and inclusive.

Alexandra Birner, a first-year student in the Master of Social Work program, is working with seniors in Upstate New York, helping them get vaccinated.

Amber Simpson, an assistant professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership, teaches her students and local youth that failure isn't always a bad thing.

Students in Lisa Yun’s Community Engagement class shared family immigration stories in online formats to help people understand and empathize with each other’s struggles.

Jessica Hua, assistant professor of biological sciences, shares her research on the interplay of toxicology, ecology and evolution with local third graders.

Inspired by his own upbringing, Jason Li volunteers to help Chinese-speaking children adjust to life and school, offering both academic support and guidance.

The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a fall semester ������ý microcredential program designed specifically for new first-year and transfer students to develop and practice effective leadership skills. Learn how the Global Awareness and Citizenship (GAC) Knowledge Community students teamed up with a local elementary school to educate youth about a wide variety of cultures.

Francheska Gomez has been volunteering at Compassionate Care of Central New York, building relationships with individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries.

Maeve Kelly won the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence and the University’s President’s Award for Undergraduate Student Excellence due to her extraordinary in her dedication to service and engagement with the community.

Ethan Shulman and Allison Underhill are two of the students who have thrived in the Leaders in Engagement, Advocacy and Democracy (LEAD) program.

The CCE is thrilled to announce the winners of the individual and student group 2020–21 Community Engagement Excellence awards.

The Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity and the ������ý InterVarsity Christian Fellowship donated supplies for a hygiene pantry at the North of Main Community Center.

Faculty and student volunteers work with residents to support the rejuvenation of a ������ý neighborhood.

Caitlin Migliore completed an internship as a classroom assistant during the pandemic, working with students remotely and solidifying her desire to become a teacher.

Several Emerging Leaders Program service projects were particularly innovative this year, as students worked around public health guidelines set in place due to the pandemic.

Members of the Public Service Learning Community in Hinman College work with the North of Main (MoMa) community to empower residents through a long-term relationship.

Students at ������ý haven’t let a pandemic stop them from working with the surrounding community.

Despite the pandemic closing schools, ������ý juniors Alyssa Mastrantonio and Rhianna Triolo continue to be active CCE Youth Initiative interns at St. James Elementary School in Johnson City through virtual learning.

Freshman Max Kurant helped implement a text messaging platform to inform community members of events and programming in the North or Main neighborhood of ������ý through the CCE's new LEAD program.

Three ������ý graduate students are working with local agencies to address increased food insecurity due to the coronavirus.

������ý has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized ������ý for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.

The Center for Civic Engagement has worked over the year to boost voter participation on campus. Learn more about the progress of civic engagement at ������ý.

������ý has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting.

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, alongside the America East Conference, has awarded ������ý the 2020 Highest Voter Registration Rate Award in the America East Votes Challenge.

First-year student Anta Tall spoke at this year’s EOP Advocacy Day.

������ý is one of over 231 campuses in 37 states and the District of Columbia designated as a “Voter Friendly Campus.”

Alex Leopold is president of the community service a cappella group on campus and founder of a BridgeUSA@Bing, which connects the political left and right on campuses through civil and moderated discussion.

Dozens of ������ý students in the Foundations of Civic Engagement class taught by Associate Professor of Public Administration David Campbell have signed up to work at polling places for the 2020 presidential election.