Welcome all to another term of CSL!  

A special welcome from the CSL community to our new instructors  this term: Karly Coleman (ALES 204), Sheena Wilson (ANGL 122, 126), Jaymie Heilman (HIST 442) Nicole Lugosi-Schimpf (NS 442), John Church (POL S 424/524), & Mary Broad, Shelby LaFramboise-Helgeson and Wally Diefenthaler (EDU 100/300).  

We also welcome a group of new community partners to the CSL family: Solar Power Investment Cooperative of Edmonton (SPICE); Just Powers; Radio Cité; Visitors Services, Legislative Assembly Offices; Humanserve International; Francophonie jeunesse de l'Alberta; FrancoQueer; Extinction Rebellion Edmonton; Obesity Canada; Creating Hope Society of Alberta; UAlberta Botanic Gardens; Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories; Westend Seniors Activity Centre; Edmonton Heritage Council; Beverly Daycare Society and Family Resource Centre; Edmonton Youth Justice Committee Society; Injury Prevention Centre; Leftovers Foundation; Friends of Medicare; Action on Smoking & Health (ASH) Canada; Alberta Policy Coalition for Chronic Disease Prevention; Student Legal Services; Alberta Justice & Solicitor General and Zebra Child Protection Centre!  Isn't that a fabulous list!

By connecting students in courses from across campus with passionate and community engaged scholars and community activists, CSL provides unique opportunities for deeper student engagement in academic work and assists in building the capacity of Edmonton's not-for-profit sector.  

The CSL team is here to support your efforts, and those of all our partners, in whatever way we can.  Please don't hesitate to call us.  

All the best for this term.

Cheers,

David Peacock, CSL Director

Teagan de Seguin, CSL Student Intern

I am in my third year of a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Women and Gender Studies. I am very excited to be the CSL Student Intern for Fall 2019! I was fortunate to discover CSL in my first year of university, and I knew it was for me. I ended up finishing my certificate in my first year, and went on to get a job coordinating service-learning opportunities with Residence Services here at the U of A. CSL was a transformational experience for me, and I am so excited to be able to share that with other students.

Jay Friesen, CSL Partnership Coordinator

My name is Jay, and I'm thrilled to be joining the CSL team fulltime. My first experience with CSL was in 2008, when I partnered as a student at E4C's ArtStart program, which opened my eyes to the possibilities of how I could engage with communities. Since then, I've had many incredible experiences both at the university and the local community.  Now, I'm looking forward to finding more opportunities to weave these two communities together in the future as a Partnership Coordinator. Outside the university, I'm often found watching stand-up comedy, spending time with my nieces and nephew, and enjoying my time as reigning dodgeball champion with my team at the McCauley Boys & Girls Club.

Diane McKen, CSL Administrator 

I am happy to rejoin the CSL team as the Administrator. I come from the Departments of Linguistics, Philosophy, and Women's and Gender Studies as the Undergraduate Advisor. I was previously seconded to CSL for a one year term in 2018. When I am not on campus I enjoy being with my grandchildren, riding my horse and volunteering at the Edmonton Folk Fest (not all at the same time!).

Razak Oduro, CSL Evaluation Coordinator 

I am a Ph.D candidate at the Department of Human Ecology in the Faculty of ALES. My research interest lies in anti-poverty initiatives, policy and collaboration. For my doctoral research, I am examining social movement organizing against poverty in Edmonton focusing on the work of EndPovertyEdmonton. To better improve the lives of individuals living in poverty, I hope my study will enhance poverty-related policies and outcomes. 

CCOS Communi-TEA Party

The Collective of Community Oriented Students (CCOS) invites you to our Communi-TEA party. Join us for a panel discussion featuring local community leaders sharing their insight and knowledge about community engagement. Stay tuned on our social media for more info about our guest speakers.

Light snacks, tea, and refreshments will be provided. CCOS aims to host sustainable and minimal-waste events. To help us out, we ask that our guests bring their own mugs to have their hot tea with. We will provide plates, and for those who absolutely need them, we will have extra mugs to share!

Friday, October 18, 11AM-1PM, ALES Atrium

SPRING 2020 COURSE: CSL 350/360 Global Service-Learning & Solidarity in Nicaragua

We are excited to once again announce the offering of a global service-learning course in Nicaragua. In May 2020 CSL students will spend three weeks at UAlberta preparing for the trip. In June they will travel to Estelí, Managua and surrounds to live with host families, work on solidarity projects, learn from local community educators, and complete critical reflection activities.

Interested? Attend an Information Session - FREE PIZZA! October 23rd, 12-1PM, Arts & Convocation Hall, room #418

Questions? Please contact Erin Kelly

CSL Student Social: Engagement Forum

This an opportunity for all CSL students and graduates to get together and share your CSL experiences. Reflect on the lessons you have learned, get some tips on how to apply your CSL experience to your degree or career, and meet fellow community-minded students. Haven't taken a CSL course, but interested in getting involved? Come learn more about where CSL can take you. See our Facebook event page for more information!

Thursday, October 29th, 3:30-5:00pm, CAB 365

Questions? Please contact Teagan

2018-2019 CSL Annual Report

Have you read our Annual Report? Check it out HERE!

The fall semester has arrived and with it comes a new semester of Humanities 101 programming. Our on-campus Tuesday evening class begins on Tuesday September 24th and runs until December 10th, 2019. This semester our theme is land. We will explore the concept of land through a number of different lenses including history, anthropology, physics, colonialism, and feminism. Our study of the topic of land will include questions such as how do environmental policies exist in capitalism, are sasquatches real, and how does our perspective change when we think about earth from the perspective of the cosmos? 

In partnership with Capital Region Housing we are also running a Humanities 101 class at Amity House located in the community of Dickensfield. This class runs on the first Friday of each month over the lunch hour. We will explore the theme community, with guest talks from invited faculty and community members. Classes are drop-in, and a light lunch will be provided. Childcare is available for anyone attending this class. 

This semester Humanities 101 is piloting an alumni class. The alumni class is being offered for folks who are long-time learners with our Tuesday evening class. The alumni class will allow us to make space for new learners in our Tuesday evening class, while continuing to foster the lifetime learning community that has been developing in Humanities 101. The alumni class is partnering with FGSR’s Emerging Speaker Series and classes will be a combination of talks at the Edmonton Public Library Strathcona Branch and on-campus seminars. The alumni class will run on the third and fourth Wednesday of each month.

At WINGS of Providence this term our theme is titled "Mother Earth: Exploring the Relationships between Women and the Land". From organizing around issues of land to tending the earth’s resources women’s experiences, throughout history and around the world, have shaped and been shaped by the land. Together and with guest instructors, we will explore the many varied and complex relationships between women and land.

Lisa & Kelsi

The Beverly Daycare Society & Family Resource Centre has served northeast Edmonton since 1972.  We run a fully accredited non-profit daycare centre, along with a range of family support programs that are available to the broader community.  This is our first semester partnering with CSL, and we are excited to be working with a group of students to develop a strategic marketing plan for our organization!