Center for Service Learning & Leadership
The Center for Service Learning & Leadership helps to foster the academic success and civic responsibility of PNC students through experiential education and service engagement activities. These activities include service learning projects embedded within courses, community service opportunities and leadership programs. The Center for Service Learning & Leadership also partners with other campus departments and community organizations to develop and offer excellent learning and engagement opportunities for the PNC community.
Announcements
A special THANK YOU goes out to our Alternative Spring Break Sponsors:
Family Express
State Farm Agent, Sheree Warnke
Wiseway
Alternative Spring Break "Service Road Trip"
Monday, March 8, 2010 - Friday, March 12, 2010
The Center for Service Learning & Leadership is offering its first Alternative Spring Break opportunity for PNC student, faculty, staff and community members. The "Service Road Trip" will occur during the week of PNC's Spring Break and will feature volunteers partnering with area community agencies throughout Northwest Indiana. Participants can choose the days they wish to participate, ranging from one to five days. For more information and to register to participate click here or contact AmeriCorps* VISTA Amanda Martin at (219) 785-5461. Registration is now closed for this event.
Spring 2010 Non Profit Fair
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
LSF 144
The Center for Service Learning & Leadership will hold its Spring 2010 Not-For-Profit Fair on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Library-Student-Faculty Building Room 144. For more information on the fair or to view highlights from the Fall 2009 Not-For-Profit Fair click here.
2010 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration
Monday, January 18, 2010
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2010 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration held at PNC on Monday, January 18, 2010. The day included a Celebration Breakfast with a keynote address by Dr. Quentin Smith of the Tuskegee Airman and a performance by the Michigan City Soul Steppers. Following the breakfast PNC students, faculty and staff volunteered their time at a number of community organizations throughout La Porte County. For more information on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration click here.
Congratulations!
Congratulation to Dr. David Pratt,
Department of Education
Congratulations to Dr. David Pratt of PNC's Department of Education for being awarded an Indiana Campus Compact Scholarship of Engagement Grant for his EDCI 270, "Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing," course. Dr. Pratt's class will be working with teachers at Pine Elementary School on incorporating a wide variety of new technology into their classrooms. This grant was made possible through funding from the Lilly Endowment.
Congratulation to Dr. Roy Fowles and Jane Brooks,
Department of Social Sciences
Congratulations to Dr. Roy Fowles and instructor Jane Brooks for being awarded an Indiana Campus Compact Scholarship of Engagement Grant for their SWRK 373, "Social Work Practice with the Elderly," course. Dr. Fowles and Prof. Brooks' class will be visiting St. Agnes Adult Day Service Center each week and observing, interviewing, and interacting with the program's clients, staff, volunteers, and families. This grant was made possible through funding from the Lilly Endowment.
Center for Service Learning & Leadership
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
Mailing Address
Center for Service Learning & Leadership
Library-Student-Faculty Building Room 28
1401 S. US Hwy 421
Westville, IN 46391
Contact Numbers
Toll-Free in Indiana: (800) 872-1231 ext. 5742
Michigan City: 872-0527, ext. 5742
LaPorte/Westville: 785-5742
Valpo/Portage: 462-4197, ext. 5742
Fax number: 785-5658
Email
service-learning@pnc.edu
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