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News from CCEL: Become a Civic Engagement Scholar, Volunteer with Flex Serves, Join CCEL at Propel Ohio

Andrew Guzzetta - Friday, September 6, 2024
 CCEL Highlights 
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The Civic Engagement Scholars program, hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning (CCEL), promotes meaningful student involvement in the community.

Over an academic year, Scholars complete a 25 or 45 hour track of civic engagement activity hours and participate in educational events to enhance their understanding of community and social change. Upon successful completion, Scholars will be recognized for their commitment. Open to both graduate students and undergrads; many students participate multiple years! Learn more at the Civic Engagement Scholars website and enroll here by Sept. 16. 

A nonpartisan volunteer group organized by the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning (CCEL), CWRUVotes actively promotes  voter registration, voter education, and political engagement within the CWRU community.

Join us to assist in non-partisan voter engagement activities such as:

  • Hosting voter registration tabling events across campus
  • Helping to plan voter education events
  • Assisting with voter turnout during Early Voting and on Election Day

The application is available now, the priority deadline is Wednesday, September 11. Visit the CWRU Votes website or email Erin Corwin at exc390@case.edu for more information.

Tuesday, September 10
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
TVUC Senior Ballroom

The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade. Each pint of blood collected can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. Make an appointment online or walk-in.

Join Senator Sherrod Brown on Friday, Oct. 4 for the 2024 Propel Ohio Collegiate Leadership Summit. This is a nonpartisan statewide student conference organized in partnership with the Community Campus Coalition to promote civic engagement and student leadership.

The day-long gathering will bring together emerging student leaders from Ohio’s colleges, universities, and career and technical schools to connect them with resources, network, and discuss civic engagement; as well as hear from Ohio and national leaders.

There is no cost to attend and transportation will be provided to the event at The University of Dayton. Students interested in attending must apply here by this Monday, Sept. 9. For additional information contact Erin Corwin at exc390@case.edu.

A variety of one-time or once-in-a-while volunteer opportunities are now available for the fall semester. Registration opens two weeks before each volunteer opportunity. 

Upcoming opportunities for volunteering:

Check out all available opportunities this semester, listed in Campus Groups.

Join the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH) to learn about volunteering with their organization. This event will provide insights into the various roles available, the benefits of volunteering, and how students can get involved. And, enjoy some free snacks! It will take place at The Jolly Scholar on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5-7 p.m.

Note Regarding Opportunities

Please note that the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning alerts students to a range of community-based opportunities—posted opportunities are a sampling of options, not endorsements. Students should independently research opportunities carefully to make sure the program is a good match for their interests. Additionally, posting of opportunities and events does not constitute an endorsement by Case Western Reserve University or CCEL of a particular political issue, candidate, political campaign, or election.