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This coming Monday, January 17th, is the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — a national day of service in the United States. Where will you volunteer your energy and time? People across the country are kicking off the new year by creating, joining, or reporting on MLK Day service projects in their [ READ MORE ]
Innovations in Civic Participation recently released a new publication providing brief snapshots of youth civic engagement programs and policies in 101 countries spanning six continents. The report, Youth Civic Participation in Action: Meeting Community and Youth Development Needs Worldwide, builds on information ICP has gathered over the years from previous participants of the International Association [ READ MORE ]
A gathering to celebrate Northwest Service Academy. Monday, 50 members of the extended Northwest Service Academy community gathered at the Lower Columbia Center here in Portland to share stories of the remarkable impact NWSA has had in the community and in their own lives. The gathering felt like a celebration and, frankly, a closing of [ READ MORE ]
For folks seeking graduate school options, check out our first two graduate admissions fairs of 2010 this week on the East Coast. Both events feature 60 public interest graduate schools and 6 pm panel discussion. Admission is free! New York City — June 15th Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (check out [ READ MORE ]
Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution honoring the work of Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), for its 45 years of work towards alleviating poverty, and other accomplishments. Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-VA) and Thad Cochran (R-MS) introduced the resolution (S.Res.449), and were joined by several co-sponsors. Rockefeller first lived in West Virginia as [ READ MORE ]
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