Civic Engagement – Class of 2020

E2020 Initiative Opportunities

January 24, 2020 by dphillips

As you know by now, the University recently launched the E2020 Initiative…E2020 represents a unique opportunity for you to secure funding support and earn course credit while engaging in voter registration efforts, issue advocacy, and or political campaigns at the local, state or national level.

We encourage you to engage in the E2020 Initiative in a variety of ways.

Get funded! E2020 can provide support for transportation and/or living expenses for your civic engagement experience in voter registration, issues advocacy or campaign work. Please note, all E2020 grantees will be required to enroll in CSPL494 through pre-registration for the semester of the break (Fall and Spring) or following the break (Winter and Summer). This quarter credit course will include an orientation, structured reflection, and a final paper.
- Applications for Spring Break support are due Friday February 7, 2020.
- Students can expect to hear back from the team by Friday February 21, 2020.
- Application deadlines for the Summer and Fall Breaks TBA.
- Learn more and apply here: https://engageduniversity.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2020/01/13/wesleyan-now-accepting-applications-for-e2020-spring-break-funding-support/
Take an E2020 Course! There are 16 courses this semester that are tied to this year’s electoral season.
- Courses include: Human Rights and the 2020 Election, Activism and Theories of Change, and Intro to Environmental Science and Sustainability.
- See full course list here: https://www.wesleyan.edu/e2020/courses.html
Go to an Event! We will be posting a series of events related to E2020. Learn about the political process and meet fellow students with similar interests.
- Check out this page to learn more: https://www.wesleyan.edu/e2020/speakers-events.html
- If you or your student group is holding an event related to E2020, please emailengage@wesleyan.edu so we can help you publicize!

Patricelli Center Grant Apps due 1/28

December 5, 2017 by dphillips

Do you want to make a difference but just need the funding to do it?

The Patricelli Center is offering three $5,000 Seed Grants, a $10,000 Projects for Peace Grant and several $4,000 Summer Experience Grants. These grants are open to anyone with an idea for a social venture or social impact project that they want to launch or grow. Applications due 1/28!

If you would like to learn more or get help on your application, stop by Drop-In hours 12/11-12/13 from 12:00-1:00 pm in Allbritton 022.

For more info visit the Patricelli Center or email engage@wesleyan.edu.

Patricelli Center Fellowship

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 by dphillips

In order to better support Wesleyan entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and changemakers, the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship will consolidate its previously a la care offerings and grants into one flagship program: a one-year, cohort-style, project-based learning experience called the Patricelli Center Fellowship.

If you are interested in becoming a fellow, please review this informational slideshow and submit a statement of interest (in any medium) to mjkingsley@wesleyan.edu by Friday, September 9.

Subscribe to the ENGAGE blog and newsletter

July 21, 2016 by dphillips

ENGAGE The ENGAGE blog (engage.wesleyan.edu) is the home of civic engagement activity at Wesleyan University. On the blog, you can subscribe to the weekly ENGAGE newsletter, which contains information about upcoming events, funding, internships and volunteer opportunities, and other content related to civic engagement and social entrepreneurship. You can also follow Engage on Facebook (Engage at the Allbritton Center) and on Twitter (@Wes_engage).