Community Outreach & Engagement Update
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2025 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum: Registration closes soon!
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Last chance to register for the Community Engaged Scholarship Forum! Walk-in registrants are welcome to join on the day of the event, as space allows.
This year's forum theme—Reducing Barriers, Creating Opportunity—continues last year's conversation around the vital conditions for community resilience. The forum will showcase cross-sector and multi-organization approaches to community-informed scholarship that reduces barriers for our region. CESF takes place March 4, 2025 on the University of Pittsburgh campus.
This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Andre M. Perry, Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro and Director of Brookings’ Center for Community Uplift.
All members of the Pitt community (faculty, staff and students) along with our community partners are invited to attend.
For more information about the 2025 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum, visit the CESF website. Questions? Contact Jamelle Price at jap260@pitt.edu.
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Artist Open House at Greater Hazelwood's OneValley at the Roundhouse
OneValley at the Roundhouse, located at 4165 Blair Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207, is launching Art In The Space, a rotating exhibit featuring local Pittsburgh artists every six months. The first featured artist is Jolene Dames, whose stunning collection explores navigation and transportation.
Interested in learning more and meeting the featured artist? Come out to the Artist Welcome Party on Thursday, March 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate Jolene’s work, meet the artist, and connect with fellow creatives.
Aliyah Durham and Sommer Blair Selected for the Practitioner-Scholar Community
Assistant Professor and Director of Community Engagement, Aliya Durham, PhD and Doctoral Student, Sommer Blair, both of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work have been selected for the 2025 Practitioner-Scholar Community (PSC) Cohort, a premier educational development program of the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) in partnership with Texas A&M University.
The PSC is designed to build the capacity of its members to:
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Develop their practitioner-scholar identity
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Advance scholarly projects focused on service-learning and community engagement (SLCE)
Boost Your Fundraising & Grant Writing Skills Session
The Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) invites nonprofit leaders and professionals to an engaging and interactive session designed to enhance your fundraising and grant writing skills.
When: Friday, March 14, 2025 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: University of Pittsburgh Wesley W. Posvar Hall Room 3911, 230 S. Bouquet St. PIttsburgh, PA 15213
Led by Maureen Mahoney-Hill, an experienced fundraising and grant writing expert, this session will provide practical strategies to build and sustain your organization’s fundraising capacity. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises and receive valuable resources, including examples, templates, and tools to support their fundraising efforts.
This free session is part of the Capacity-Building Workshop Series, designed to provide nonprofit leaders with essential skills for organizational growth and sustainability.
Register now to secure your spot: Grant Writing and Fundraising Workshop Registration
For questions, please contact: DaChanel Rutherford, Nonprofit Capacity Building Program Manager, DAR301@pitt.edu.
Human Flourishing Symposium: Exploring Pathways to Thriving
The Human Flourishing Symposium invites students, faculty, researchers, practitioners, and community members to share their work and insights through poster presentations. Showcase your research, projects, or innovative ideas that contribute to understanding or fostering human flourishing.
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Location: University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work
For questions or assistance, contact Daniel Lee at HYL37@pitt.edu.
Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation Summer Research Opportunities for Pitt Students
Frederick Honors College Brackenridge Sustainability Scholars
Open to all Pitt undergraduates. Application Link. Deadline to apply: February 26, 2025
The Frederick Honors College Brackenridge Fellowship is an interdisciplinary, $4,000 award which annually supports undergraduate students seeking to complete research or a creative project over the summer. To enhance this undergraduate opportunity, the Mascaro Center has collaborated with the Honors College to provide an additional $500 of support to students conducting research in areas related to sustainability.
K. Leroy Irvis Black History Month Celebration
Mark your calendars for the University’s annual K. Leroy Irvis Celebration of Black History Month. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Alumni Hall Connolly Ballroom. Learn more.
Pitt and the Smithsonian have teamed up to teach life sciences skills to local middle schoolers
Middle school students in Pittsburgh’s Greater Hazelwood neighborhood are getting hands-on with biotechnology thanks to a partnership between Pitt’s Office of Engagement and Community Affairs (ECA) and the Smithsonian Science Education Center. Learn more via Pittwire.
Congratulations to the 15 graduates of the Urban & Community Entrepreneurship Program (UCEP) hosted by Pitt's Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE)
The IEE celebrated 15 graduates of the Urban & Community Entrepreneurship Program. Participating business owners represented a range of industries including the restaurant and catering industry, mental health and wellness services, childcare/early education and more. The program covered key topics integral to managing and growing a business such as financial analysis, human resources, marketing, legalities of small business management, business strategy and more. Learn more about the graduates and the program.
Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Scholar House for receiving a $200,000 grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation!
Pittsburgh Scholar House has been awarded a two-year $200,000 grant to enhance their Wayfinders Program. This funding, for general operating support, was provided by The Pittsburgh Foundation. The Wayfinders Program, PSH’s flagship program, provides economic empowerment, family enrichment, and academic support through a cohort-based model. Learn more.
Congratulations to the Appalachia Bridges to the Future project on being a recipient of the Climate Luminary Honor!
Congratulations to the Appalachian Bridges to the Future project on their well deserved recognition from nonprofit Second Nature for its efforts to “advance climate solutions in underserved Appalachian communities.” Learn more about the honor and this unique project from Pittwire.
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The Program to Enhance Organizational Research Impact Capacity (ORIC) 2025-2026 Cohort
The Program to Enhance Organizational Research Impact Capacity (ORIC) is a signature program of ARIS designed to assist institutions in developing and expanding their in-house expertise needed to effectively support innovative Broader Impacts (BI) efforts. The deadline to submit for the 2025-2026 ORIC Cohort is February 28, 2025. Visit the ORIC webpage for more details.
Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS) Summit 2025: Registration is now open!
Register now for three days of dynamic keynote speakers, lively sessions, and networking events highlighting the best in research impacts, Broader Impacts and research at ARIS’ 13th Annual Summit with our co-hosts University of the Virgin Islands, Ciencia Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust.
Topics that will be discussed include workforce and economic development, science communications, expanding partnerships, Broader Impacts in formal and informal settings, the societal benefits of research, and so much more.
Dates: April 23-25, 2025
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Find more information and register for the Summit.
Compact 25 Conference: Uniting through Public Purpose: Coalition Building for Impact
At Compact25, we come together to be inspired and challenged—to build connection with one another, engage in difficult but necessary conversations, and look to the horizon, exploring cutting-edge ideas to strengthen our community. Together, we will work collaboratively on our campuses, with partners, and across our coalition to mobilize for broad impact.
You're invited to help celebrate 40 years of Campus Compact and imagine a future where the cumulative impact of communities, campuses, and individuals working together brings about collective flourishing for all.
Dates: March 31 - April 2, 2025
Location: Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA
Register today!
Campus Compact 2025-2026 Newman Civic Fellow Nomination Information Sessions
The 2025-2026 Newman Civic Fellow nomination is officially open! Come learn more about the Newman Civic Fellows program, gain tips and insights into the nomination process, and ask questions to see how your school can be involved.
Session dates/times: Register for any session online.
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Friday, March 7, 2025 12 to 1 p.m. ET
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 12 to 1 p.m. ET
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Monday, April 7, 2025 1 to 2 p.m. ET
Campus Compact Current and Prospective Member Open House
Find out how to get the most out of Campus Compact membership! This virtual Open House will give you all the information you need about the tools, resources, and programs available to Campus Compact members. This event is open to existing and prospective members.
Session dates/times: Register for any session here.
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Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
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Thursday, March 27, 2025, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
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Thursday, April 24, 2025, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
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Friday, May 9, 2025, 1 to 2 p.m. ET
Engagement Scholarship Consortium 2025 Call for Proposals
The Engagement Scholarship Consortium seeks proposals for their annual conference on Oct. 8-9 in Roanoke, Virginia. This year's conference theme is "Bridging Resources to Build Stronger Communities."
The 2025 ESC Conference will be a place for engaging conversations about the many ways that we work collectively to bridge the resources of our universities and communities, strengthening us all. We will come together to share the outcomes and impact of our work, explore new ideas, and co-create solutions to society’s most pressing problems. Presentation proposals will be considered on any topic clearly connected to the advancement of community engagement. Proposals are due on March 31, 2025. Review the call and submit a proposal.
Addressing Wicked Issues through Community-Engaged Scholarship - 2024-2025 Series: Youth and Gun Violence
The addressing wicked issues through community-engaged scholarship initiative takes a deep dive into some of the most critical issues threatening our communities and explores how we—higher education community engagement professionals, practitioners, and scholars—can make a difference.
Each year, participants will engage in a series of webinars and discussions that explore how knowledge about a particular issue is being generated and how people can come together to put that knowledge to good use—creating local solutions to these wicked problems. This series is jointly hosted by Campus Compact and the Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship (ACES).
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Wicked Issues series: Addressing youth gun violence through student-led civic engagement - April 16, 2025, 3 to 4 p.m. ET
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Wicked Issues series: Addressing youth gun violence through anchor strategy & community partnerships - May 14, 2025, 3 to 4 p.m. ET
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Wicked Issues series: Addressing youth gun violence wrap-up and closing conversation - June 4, 2025, 3 to 4 p.m. ET
Register for the series.
Call for Proposals open for 2025 CUMU Conference
At the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU), we champion the vital connection between urban and metropolitan campuses and their communities, recognizing that “place” transcends mere geography. The connection with our cities and regions shapes institutional missions and gives rise to partnerships with the potential to transform individual lives and regional vitality.
The 2025 CUMU Conference—The Power of Place—explores how campuses nurture and build upon local assets to promote social and economic mobility, drive regional development, and foster community well-being.
Bring your campus’ work to the best conference of the year!
Submissions due March 10, 2025.
We invite proposals that showcase impactful work, critical perspectives, and innovative ideas. Proposals may highlight ongoing or completed work. Submissions should align with one or more of the following tracks:
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Social and economic mobility
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Anchor strategies for regional transformation
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Institutional mission and infrastructure
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Educational pathways
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Civic and community engagement
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Measuring impact and storytelling
The CUMU conference offers a range of formats that afford participants different methods to access and engage with innovative ideas.
Learn more and submit a proposal.
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