Lilly Project for Work, Ethics and Vocation

Preparation for global citizenship requires corollary contemplation on both personal commitments and community need. Through personal reflection, civic engagement and community-based research, students ask not only, “what is my work in the world?”, but also, “to what purpose shall we pledge our common, cooperative effort?” The Lilly Project provides students with the vision and skills to assume ethical leadership within both society and religious communities.

As part of the Lilly Project, the Lives of Commitment Program engages a select group of first-year students in intentional reflection on issues of social justice, ethical and religious commitments, and the integration of values with work.

Learn more about the Lives of Commitment Program....

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Quotes from Lives of Commitment Students

Frequently Asked Questions about Lives of Commitment

Lives of Commitment Community Partners

Lilly Programs:

Lives of Commitment

Summer Fellows Program

Professions and Religious Leadership in the Global Commons

Global Citizenship Conference with Young Alumni (2008)

Senior Leadership Retreat

Venture Fund for New Initiatives

Lilly-Enhanced Academic Year Internship

Lives of Commitment Application Form
Application Deadline EXTENDED to Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Decisions will be made in early-July.
Please do not make travel plans to campus until you hear back from us.

	Full Name:

	Email:

Street Address:

	City:

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I am applying to the following programs:

'Lives of Commitment'
'Pluralism and Unity'
'Bonner Scholars'

Of these, my first choice is: my second choice is:

I am ONLY applying to the 'Lives of Commitment' Program

1. Let us get to know you by sharing a little bit about yourself. You can include your background, areas of personal interest, issues you hope to explore at Macalester, career interests, or other topics that are important to you.

2. Why are you interested in being a part of the Lives of Commitment program?

3. One component of this program is an opportunity to volunteer and discuss commitments as part of a small group. What do you hope to gain from the small-group component and how do you see yourself contributing to the learning of others?

4. Please describe one experience you have had engaging issues of ethnic or religious diversity. What did you learn from this experience and, if relevant, how do you feel you contributed positively to the situation?

5. Please list your past involvement with community service, volunteering, or social justice work (site, involvement, frequency). What are your motivations/inspirations for this involvement? How has this involvement reflected your commitments? Note: If you have not had involvement with service, volunteering, or social justice work, please explain why you are excited to start this work at Macalester.

6. Describe one contemporary person whose life exemplifies a 'life of commitment.' Why did you choose this person?

		I understand that the Lives of Commitment Program is a co-curricular program that explores concept of service, work, and religious/ethical commitment.

		If accepted, I commit to being part of the program for the entire academic year.

		I agree to participate fully in weekly volunteering (2-3 hours/ week), and the monthly small-group reflection sessions, large-group meetings, and site visits (5 hours/month). Transportation to volunteer sites will be provided and related program expenses for the Lives of Commitment Program will be covered by the Lilly project.

**Note: The program begins with a pre-orientation retreat, August 18-21. Please do not make travel plans until you have heard from us. Decisions will be made in early-July.

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