Quote of the month:

“When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard nor welcomed, but when we are silent we are still afraid, so it is better to speak.”

– Audre Lorde

What's Happening in the Office of Civic Engagement (OCE)

OCE is teaming up with Bucknell Student Government‘s (BSG) Community Committee to launch the  On-Campus Kindness Campaign and Spring '24 Kindness nominations from March 18th to the 29th on campus. Look out for announcements on social media and the Message Center in mid-March as we look to show appreciation for individuals and departments that consistently go above and beyond to help others throughout the year.  A celebration for the nominated individuals and departments will take place in mid-April, more information TBA! 

The BSG Student Engagement Council (SEC) will hold monthly meetings starting in late February, aiming to become the central student hub for civic and community engagement on campus. Their objectives include establishing a network of engaged students and partners, organizing and advertising civic engagement opportunities both on and off-campus, and providing training in community engagement best practices. For further information or to connect a student leader with SEC, contact SEC President Dora Kreitzer at dhk012@bucknell.edu.

Save the Date! In collaboration with Central Susquehanna, the Union Snyder Action Agency and Bucknell’s Office of CIvic Engagement, there will be a Social Determinants of Health part 2 event on April 18th from 8:30-1:30 pm at Bucknell University. The goal is to build on our June 2023 event in creating a local action plan with our local SDOHs. Registration and other info to come! 

As a reminder Bucknell’s spring break is March 10 -17.

Get Involved:

Dinner & Dialogue: OCE and Mayor Kendy Alvarez are hosting an evening of dinner & dialogue around the article College as Public Good. March 7, 5-7pm. Click here to RSVP. 

Empty Bowls: Fundraising event for Community Harvest, weekly meal program in Milton. Participants receive a handcrafted bowl, learn about food security and bid on silent auction items. March 20, 8-10 or 11-2pm. Tickets are $12. Click here for tickets. 

Box Packing for Mobile Pantries: Food Hub at the Miller Center. Click here to learn more and register. 

Snack Pack Program is looking for volunteers on April 16 from 9-10:30am at the Miller Center. Click here to register. 

Raise the Region: support a local non-profit during this 30-hour online giving campaign: March 13 & 14. Click here to learn more.

Professional Development Opportunities: 

Save the Date: Community Based Learning & Community Engaged Learning Course Design & Research Workshop. Join Bucknell Faculty, staff and community partners to discuss how to design a course, research or projects that support community-identified priorities. See graphic for more details.

PA Educator Diversity Consortium (PEDC) 5th Annual Virtual Educator Diversity Summit: Jun 25-27. Click here for pre-registration. 

2024 Mixed Methods Institute, Penn Center for Public Health, Marcy 14-15. Designed with a unique focus for community-based and non-profit organizations. More information and registration.

Degrees of Success: Obstacles and Opportunity in Higher Education, Zoom event: March 28. Click here to register.

Applications Open: virtual Institute on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers - March 15. Learn more and apply.

Inclusive Survey Design: Crafting Questions for Community Representation, Webinar: March 27, 12pm. Click here to register. 

Achieving Transformational Change in Promotion and Tenure Policies for Community-Engaged Teaching and Scholarship, Webinar: April 16, 1pm. Click here to register. 

Local Events:

STEM Saturdays at the Lewisburg Children’s Museum. Learn more here. 

Susquehanna Valley Voices in partnership with the Bucknell Poetry Center: 3/5 7-9pm. Learn more here.

Friends of Library Auction: for Degenstein Community Library: 3/14, 12-7pm. Learn more here.

Third Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt Supporting ThinkBIG: Union Cellars, 4/12, 5pm. Learn more here.

Don’t Look Now! Solar Eclipse 2024: STEAM Innovation Labs: 4/8, 3:16pm. Learn more here. 

Arts and Crafts Shopping ESS-Stravaganza! Whispering Oaks Vineyard: 4/24, 12-4pm. Learn more here. 

Pictures with Easter Bunny at Tractor Supply Co Milton:3/10, 10am. Learn more here. 

Community Drum Circle: Pure Energy Yoga & Wellness, Milton: 3/9, 6-7:30pm. Learn more here. 

Discover Selinsgrove Chocolate Stroll: 4/6 10am. Learn more here. 

Home Buyer Seminar: Mifflinburg Bank & Trust: 2/7, 6:30-8:15. Learn more here. 

Resources: 

Bucknell’s Community Engaged Learning Website

Interdependence: Global Solidarity and Local Actions Toolkit

Click here to access The Chronicle of Higher Education’s report on College as a Public Good: Making the case through community engagement 

Check out some of our Community Partner Videos!

Globally Engaged Bucknell

Office of Civic Engagement & Community Engaged Learning

Lynn C. Pierson, Director

Dr. Katie Faull, Faculty Director for Academic Civic Engagement

Sarah E. Farbo, Associate Director, Community Based & Engaged Learning

Becky Rice, Office & Program Coordinator

Stacey Piecuch, Assistant Director, Community Engaged Leadership

Theresa Dollar, Food Access Coordinator, AmeriCorps Member

Irene Hu, Food Program Engagement Coordinator, AmeriCorps Member