Home News Civic Engagement Category: Civic Engagement Two Students Win $10,000 grants from Davis Projects for Peace Macalester students Yosan Worota '23 and Alice Bruno '23 have been awarded $10,000 grants from the Davis Projects for Peace program. Citizen Scholars Chuck Green fellows put their ideas into action at community-based organizations across the Twin Cities. Global Citizenship Student Awards 2020 This spring, three seniors were honored for their commitment to global values. A Green Brigade Since 2006, Chuck Green Fellows have explored democratic engagement and tackled big problems by partnering with social change organizations, and COVID-19 isn’t stopping them. Hunger and Higher Education Open Pantry strives to combat food insecurity on campus. Empowering Women in Palestine Donia Kraishi '21 is spending the summer working on two projects for the United Nations. Family Farmer A student writer profiles her classmate, who founded a hydroponic agriculture company in Zimbabwe. Student Employment Insights Four Mac students share how they earn financial aid while gaining real-world experience. Global Citizenship Awards 2019 Macalester recognizes three members of the Class of 2019 for demonstrating the college's key values. We Are Here: Learning in the Twin Cities In more than 60 courses, holding class off campus adds new dimensions to what students learn. A Look Back at 2018 Check out some of Mac's most interesting stories from the past calendar year! Engaging the Cities Each summer, 12 Chuck Green Fellows partner with local organizations throughout the Twin Cities to study civic engagement and get involved. Beyond Blood and Skin Macalester students lead many panels at the International Roundtable. This year, that includes one on what it means to be Native in 2018. Out and About A sampling of the many ways Mac students learned from and engaged with the Twin Cities community this semester. Solving Sustainability From solar gardens to electric cars, Macalester alums are working on energy solutions for a more sustainable future. Global Citizenship Awards 2018 Three graduating seniors are recognized for their commitments to service and civic engagement at home and abroad. Youth Climate Trailblazers Akilah Sanders-Reed ’16 and Margaret Breen ’20 are using the courts to address the proposed Line 3 pipeline. Volunteering in Buenos Aires Isabela Escalona and Emmet Hollingshead enriched their study abroad experience by volunteering. Giving High School Students a Voice Through spoken word poetry, Kiante Miles '20 teaches high schoolers the power of storytelling. MacNest Interns Test Their Wings at Startups It's a win-win when students and startups work together, sharing skills and experience as part of MacNest. Food, Agriculture, and Female Farmers in Burkina Faso Julia Morgan ’18, Millie Varley ’18, and geography professor Bill Moseley researched food security and diet diversity in Burkina Faso. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next
