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Earlier this week, the Leduc Center team, accompanied by State Representative Christopher Hendricks, Chancellor Mark Fuller, and Assistant Vice Chancellor John Quinn, had the pleasure of visiting some of our Jumpstart and America Reads sites in New Bedford. These two programs focus on early literacy within the SouthCoast region by providing support in preschool, elementary school, and afterschool programs.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners at NorthStar Learning Centers, Inc., Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford, and the New Bedford Housing Authority for warmly welcoming us into their daily activities! Your dedication to these programs and the children you serve is truly admirable.

THANK YOU TO OUR UMass Dartmouth STUDENTS! These programs would not exist without you. Your willingness to share your knowledge, experiences, and compassion with the children you work with not only enriches their lives, but also shapes the future of our communities. We are endlessly grateful for all that you do.

Lastly, thank you Representative Hendricks for your ongoing support!

Thank you to all the volunteers that attended AHA! New Bedford"s Earth Eve Procession! Celebrate our Sustainable South Coast and view the reveal of Sculpture Monster: Creature from the Plasticine Era!

Join us tonight from 5-7PM for AHA! New Bedford New Bedford Earth Eve Procession! Celebrate our Sustainable South Coast and view the reveal of Sculpture Monster: Creature from the Plasticine Era! This Sculpture Moster is made up of over 32,000 nip bottles that were collected in local clean ups with from Be the Solution to Pollution We hope to see you there!

Transportation is provided from campus to 613 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA. For more information and to register, please visit: https://umassd.givepulse.com/event/444081

The application deadline for the Civic Leadership Awards and the Jonathan Blake Waxler Prize for Social Justice have been extended to Friday, April 26th at 5PM. Nominate someone you know who is making a difference both on campus and within the community!

For more information and to apply, please visit: umassd.edu/leduc/about/awards

Please contact Leduc Center for Civic Engagement at [email protected] with any questions.

Highlights from our Community Engage Luncheon with community leaders and service-learning faculty fellows! An opportunity for recognition and networking 🤝

Looking for a next step after graduation? Become an AmeriCorps member and continue serving your community!

Don't forget to vote in the Dartmouth Annual Town Election tomorrow, April 2nd from 8AM - 8PM in the Welcome Center!

Highlights from the Jumpstart Story Walk. Thank you to all the volunteers that came to help out!

🌍 Join us in celebrating our planet! 🌱 Be a part of something bigger and volunteer for the Earth Eve Parade! From holding banners to assisting with eco-floats, your help makes a world of difference. Let's make this celebration of our Earth truly special together!

Location:
Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
bus will leave UMass Dartmouth at 4pm from parking lot 4 and return to campus at 7pm

Reminder!

Applications for both the Civic Leadership Awards and the Jonathan Blake Waxler Prize for Social Justice are due Friday, April 5th at 5PM!

For more information and to apply, please visit: umassd.edu/leduc/about/awards

Please contact Leduc Center for Civic Engagement at [email protected] with any questions!

Grateful for our dedicated college tour guides and speakers who made every 7th grader's visit to UMass Dartmouth an unforgettable experience. Your enthusiasm and knowledge inspire the leaders of tomorrow. A special thank you to our tour guides from !

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Alternative Break Florida focused on housing restoration this year, prioritizing direct relief for individuals and families displaced by flooding. CC International adopts a holistic approach to community recovery, addressing not only homes directly affected by flooding but also supporting local community organizations struggling to meet increased needs. Projects may include flood clean-up, reconstruction, environmental restoration, tree planting, food banks, furniture banks, accessible clothing outlets, after-school programs, Head Start programs, Boys and Girls Clubs, soup kitchens, support for the elderly, people with special needs, and other initiatives aiding ongoing community recovery.

Food Justice

Through the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement, 5 students participated in the Food Justice Alternative Spring Break, learning about local and national food insecurity, working on farms, and making and distributing food to those in need.

First-year student Karen Ferriera '27 uses a broad fork to improve aeration and drainage.

The Jonathan Blake Waxler Prize for Social Justice recognizes a UMD student who has exhibited a dedication to social activism, advocacy, community organizing, or civic engagement as a way of enhancing the dignity of all people. $500 prize!

For more information and to apply, please visit: umassd.edu/leduc/about/awards

Deadline to Apply: 5:00PM, FRIDAY, April 5th

Please contact the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement at [email protected] with any questions.

The Civic Leadership Awards honor UMass Dartmouth students, faculty, and community partners who are working to better our communities. $500 Prize!

For more information and to apply, please visit: umassd.edu/leduc/about/awards

Deadline to Apply: 5:00PM, FRIDAY, April 5th

Please contact Leduc Center for Civic Engagement at [email protected] with any questions.

Photos from the 35th Annual National African American Read-In. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and read passages from your favorite African American authors, poets, or spoken word artists ! 📚📖

Corsairs, are you ready to vote in the presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 5th? If not, you still have time to register! The registration deadline in Massachusetts is February 24th by 11:59 p.m. Please visit www.studentvote.org to check your registration and to register!

Reminder - Applications for both the MacCormack Leaders Program and Dukakis Public Service Internship are due Thursday, March 7th at 4:00 PM. Please visit umassd.edu/leduc/about/awards for information on both programs and to apply!

Thank you to all the students that came out the Fort Phoenix Clean-up!
UMass students and volunteers with Be the Solution to Pollution collected a total 285 pounds of trash and 322 single use containers.

Join us and Be the Solution to Pollution this Saturday, February 10th from 9AM-12PM for a cleanup at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven! Transportation is provided to and from UMass Dartmouth. For more information and to register, please visit: https://umassd.givepulse.com/event/426590-fort-phoenix-clean-up

First Saturday of Service! Highlights from this weekends Lasagna Love event. We were making, baking, and sharing lasagnas with those in need.

Opportunity for full-time first-year students, who will be enrolled as sophomores during 2024-2025, to receive $2,000 per semester to serve 8-10 hours per week with a local community-based organization or on-campus partner. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply! Apply today! Application Deadline: 4:00PM Thursday, March 7, 2024

For more information and to apply, please visit: umassd.edu/leduc/about/awards

Join us in celebrating Black History Month at the 35th Annual National African American Read-In on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 11AM-2PM in the LARTS Atrium. Stop by and read passages from your favorite African American authors, poets, or spoken word artists, and listen to others read passages from theirs!

Reminder - applications for the Newman Civic Fellowship are due this Friday, February 2, 2024 by 4:00PM. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! For additional information and to apply, please visit: https://www.umassd.edu/leduc/about/awards/

Join us 2/3 from 3-5PM for our First Saturday of Service - making, baking, and sharing lasagnas with those in need. Please visit Corsair Engage for more information and to register. 👨‍🍳💙💛

https://umassd.givepulse.com/event/430444-first-saturday-of-service-lasagna-love

Considering a career in public service? Apply for the Michael Dukakis Public Service Internship Award!

For 2024-2025, the Dukakis public service intern will receive $5,000 to work at least 300 hours in a public service or government setting. Furthermore, students may have the option to earn up to six hours of academic credit through their major department. Open to all majors.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.umassd.edu/leduc/about/awards/michael-dukakis-public-service-internship/

Application Deadline: 4:00PM, Thursday, March 7, 2024. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement at [email protected].

Tonight we honored the loss of Flordan “Flo” Bazile.

Our hearts are with Flo’s family, friends and the entire UMassD Community. 💛