Civic Leadership Dialogues
We invite you to strengthen your civic leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills join the Nashman Center at our Civic Leadership Dialogues!
All students are welcome!
Civic Leadership Dialogues consist of workshops, informational sessions, and casual dialogues on various topics including active citizenship, advocacy, leadership, diversity, equity, and other related topics. We focus on the overarching theme of inclusive excellence, leadership, and community.
To register: please visit the Register Now page below and log onto GivePulse using your GW Net ID and password.
* Note* Once registered, attendees will be emailed a confirmation email.
Fall 2024 Sessions
ENTERING COMMUNITIES RESPECTFULLY
Wednesday, September 18th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Nashman Conference Room 409
Abimbola Ogundare, Program Manager, Math Matters
This workshop will introduce the principles and practices for thoughtfully engaging with communities, including motivations, impact of social identities, and strategies for engaging in reciprocal, ethical, and respectful ways.
THE PATHWAYS TO PUBLIC SERVICE AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Thursday, September 19th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Nashman Conference Room 409
Dr. Wendy Wagner, Director for Community Engaged Scholarship
There are many ways to address social change: volunteer service, fundraising, changing policies and more. You’ve done some of them, what would it look like to explore the others in the coming year?
SOCIAL INNOVATION - HOW TO START?
Wednesday, October 2nd, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, USC Room 308
Ayman Rahman, Program Manager, Social Innovation
Starting something new is often the most challenging yet crucial part of any project. Fortunately for you, the best way to start is to just start!
Sign up for our social innovation workshop where we will start by exploring different ways we can find inspiration that breaks the inertia of inaction. We will focus on understanding the community's needs, experiences, and emotions for gaining deep insights into the problem you want to solve.
Open to all graduate and undergraduate students!
SOCIAL INNOVATION - THINKING AND DESIGN THINKING
Tuesday, October 8th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Nashman Center Conference Room 409
Ayman Rahman, Program Manager, Social Innovation
Join us for a crash course on Design Thinking, where you'll learn how to tackle challenges creatively and effectively. We will guide you through the core stages of Design Thinking step-by-step!
Sign up to learn more about your critical thinking and problem-solving skills and how to turn ideas into action!
Open to all graduate and undergraduate students!
SOCIAL INNOVATION - STORYTELLING AND MEDIA
Wednesday, October 16th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Nashman Center Conference Room 409
Ayman Rahman, Program Manager, Social Innovation
This session will focus on how to craft compelling narratives that your audience and community members can empathize and resonate with. Your story can inspire other people to start their stories.
We will talk about storytelling and social media best practices, tips and tricks to utilize the potential of social media and how to make your story be a part of the broader narrative!
Open to all graduate and undergraduate students!
SOCIAL INNOVATION - PROJECT PROPOSALS
Tuesday, October 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Nashman Center Conference Room 409
Ayman Rahman, Program Manager, Social Innovation
You have a plan, but how to turn it into a proposal? This session will guide you through the essential steps of turning your amazing ideas into impactful and sustainable projects.
From identifying pressing social issues to developing innovative solutions, crafting a solid plan, and securing funding, you'll learn how to navigate the resources and opportunities GWupstart and the Honey W. Nashman Center offers.
Open to all graduate and undergraduate students!
THE PATHWAYS TO PUBLIC SERVICE: COMMUNITY ENGAGED LEARNING AND RESEARCH
Wednesday, October 30th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Nashman Center Conference Room 409
Dr. Wendy Wagner, Director for Community Engaged Scholarship
How do students use their academic skills in service to the community? Our community partners need students who know how to: synthesize the latest research, gather and analyze data, use design or writing skills, and more. We'll discuss examples of projects by GW students and explore GW courses that offer these experiences.
FACILITATING REFLECTION
Tuesday, November 12th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Nashman Center Conference Room 409
Lindsay Chudzik, Program Manager, Co-Curricular Service
Whether you are preparing to apply for internships, grants, graduate school, or full-time employment, this session will equip you with the skills necessary to effectively capture your service experience in ways that illustrate why it has been invaluable to your personal and professional development.
THE PATHWAYS TO PUBLIC SERVICE: PHILANTHROPY
Wednesday, November 20th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Nashman Center Conference Room 409
Dr. Wendy Wagner, Director for Community Engaged Scholarship
Philanthropy is so much more than a bake sale or a fundraising webpage. Come to this session to dive in to philanthropy as a pathway to public service!
Questions?
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