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Title Improving Multicultural Understanding Through Service-Learning
Description At this Massachusetts Service Alliance, Massachusetts Department of Education, and Massachusetts Campus Compact sponsored networking session, participants will learn more about service-learning programs that promote cultural awareness and teach respect for diversity. Program directors from community-based organizations, a K-12 school, and a higher education institution will speak about the service-learning programs they run.
When Thursday, February 13 – 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Where University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Contact Cary Charlebois at 617-542-2544 ext. 216, or register on-line.
Title Promoting Social Action Through Service-Learning And Civic Responsibility
Description Second annual South Coast Community Service-Learning Conference, hosted by the South Coast Community Service-Learning Leadership Council.
When Thursday, February 13
Where Southern New England School of Law
Contact Diane Bondi-Pickles at 508-291-3559
Title ‘Raise You Voice’ – A Week Of Action
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Monday, February 17 – 11:00 a.m.
Where Massasoit Community College
Contact Patricia Macchioni at 508-588-9100 ext. 1376
Title President’s Forum On Student Civic Engagement
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Monday, February 17 – 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Where Amerherst College, Amherst
Contact Scott Laidlaw at 413-542-5766
Title Without A Home In Central Massachusetts (forum)
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Tuesday, February 18 – 12:30 p.m.
Where Mount Wachusett Community College
Contact Susan McAlpine at 978-632-6600 ext. 219
Title Town Meeting
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Tuesday, February 18 – time to be determined
Where Fitchburg State College
Contact Tullio Newman at 978-665-3160
Title Civic Engagement Forum
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Tuesday, February 18 – time to be determined
Where Lasell College
Contact Sharyn Lowenstein at 617-243-2156
Title Cycle Of Service Breakfast – Featuring Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Wednesday, February 19 – 8:00 a.m.
Where North Shore Community College
Contact Wayne Burton at 978-762-4000 ext. 4303
Title Beyond Our Backyard
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Wednesday, February 19 – time to be determined
Where UMASS Boston
Contact Joanne Gora at 617-287-6800
Title Defining Community Engagement In The Context Of Social Change In The University Park Neighborhood
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Wednesday, February 19 – time to be determined
Where Clark University
Contact Adriane Van Gils at 508-793-7258
Title Affordable Housing: It’s Your Issue Too
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Wednesday, February 19 – time to be determined
Where Cape Cod Community College
Contact Michael Gross at 508-362-2131 ext. 4714
Title Diversity Dinner
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Wednesday, February 19 – time to be determined
Where Dean College
Contact Paula Rooney at 508-541-1658
Title Keeping The Locals Local: Building Affordable Housing In Brockton
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Wednesday, February 19 – time to be determined
Where Stonehill College
Contact Jon Parise at 508-565-1487
Title Sustaining And Celebrating Civic Engagement
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Thursday, February 20 – 12:30 p.m.
Where Springfield College
Contact Dale Lucy-Allen at 413-748-3219
Title Forum On Hunger And Homelessness
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Thursday, February 20 – 3:00 p.m.
Where Lesley College
Contact Kim Goff-Crews at 617-349-8505
Title Symposium
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Thursday, February 20 – time to be determined
Where Tufts University
Contact Rob Hollister at 617-627-3453
Title ‘Raise Your Voice’ – A Week In Action
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Thursday, February 20 – time to be determined
Where Emerson College
Contact Jennifer Greer at 617-824-8266
Title Chancellor’s Community Service Tour And Working Luncheon
Description Part of the ‘Raise Your Voice’ series, a week of action when colleges and universities across the country encourage students to speak out on issues important to their future.
When Friday, February 21 – 8:30 a.m.
Where UMASS Dartmouth
Contact Deirdre Healy at 508-999-8641
March 2003

Title Celebrating Local History And Community Through Service-Learning
Description At this Massachusetts Service Alliance, Massachusetts Department of Education, and Massachusetts Campus Compact sponsored networking session, participants will learn about service-learning programs that celebrate and teach local history in community-based organizations , K-12 schools, and higher education institutions.
When Thursday, March 6 – 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Where Worcester Public Library, Worcester
Contact Cary Charlebois at 617-542-2544 ext. 216, or register on-line.
Title Sharing Community, Higher Education, School Partnerships (CHESP) For CSL Success
Description Six service-learning leader schools will discuss forming community, higher education, and school partnerships for community service-learning success.
When Tuesday, March 18 – 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Where Hudson
Contact Mary McCarthy at 978-567-6107
June 2003

Title Points of Light Conference
Description Yearly Points of Light conference on service and volunteerism.
When Sunday, June 8 through Tuesday, June 10
Where Baltimore, Maryland
Contact Rose Welsh at the Points of Light Foundation