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The mission of the Center for Civic Learning & Action (CCLA) is to develop ethical civic leaders who collaborate in the pursuit of just and resilient communities.


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Building Trust, Bridging Divides: New Civic Initiative Launches at Dickinson
As Americans prepare for another election season, Dickinson College will host a timely conversation about the importance of civic engagement, civil discourse and finding common ground.
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Finding Joy in Learning, Community and Positive Change
AnhTam Pham ’29 is a double major at Dickinson, championing civic engagement, social empowerment and positive change. She will intern at United Way.
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'Dickinson Has Met and Exceeded These Expectations'
Meet Dalton Surico ’27, a political science and philosophy double major who has embraced Dickinson through leadership, study abroad in Bologna, and campaign-finance experience in Washington, D.C.
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Purpose and Belonging
“Getting involved in the local community has given me a stronger sense of place and purpose," says Sadie Dussault '28. Learn about the connections she's making through classes and Dickinson's CCLA.
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Dickinson to Mark National Voter Registration Day with Registration Drive
Dickinson will observe National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 15, with a voter registration event and celebration.
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‘Dickinson Has Allowed Me to Effect Positive Change’
“Dickinson has exceeded my expectations,” says Luke Heller ’27 (quantitative economics, environmental studies, music).
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Students Help Community Navigate Data-Center Debate
Data-center development is accelerating across the country, including in Pennsylvania. Dickinson students are helping local residents to make sense of this complex and consequential issue.
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All Roads Lead to Opportunity
From welding, research and cosplay to an internship in nonprofits and graphic design, Cody Harper ’27 (art & art history, philosophy) pursues interests that build diverse connections and skills.
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Dickinson President Discusses Rule of Law at Democracy Summit
President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, joined national leaders in law, government and civic engagement at the Committee of Seventy’s “The Promise of Democracy: 250 Years and the Path Ahead" summit.
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Science and Compassion
“Science and service are most powerful when they work together,” says Nada Moussaid ’27, (biochemistry & molecular biology) who volunteers as a patient liaison and an ESL tutor.
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Tracing the Journey to Freedom: Students Uncover Hidden History at Historical Black Cemetery
This long-hidden Black cemetery holds stories about slavery, freedom and family in 19th-century Pennsylvania. Student historical and scientific research helps bring those stories to light.
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Anthropology and Languages in Action
Research, internships, study abroad and deep campus involvement define Naomi Mathewson ’26’s life at Dickinson. She’s currently researching food insecurity and planning a global career.
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Harnessing Data to Create Social Change
Elena Mazurek ’26 applies what she’s learning about data analytics and economic concepts to her work helping local nonprofits.
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What’s in That Glaze? Students Bring Scientific Method to Community Ceramics
Dickinson chemistry students are testing ceramics glazes used at a community arts center, providing data to help local artists make informed decisions about works intended for food and drink.
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‘Do the Hard Things': One Student's Recipe for Creating a Better World
Alyssa Daly '27 is driven by a commitment to “leave everything better than you found it.” After Dickinson, she aims to help better the world through youth advocacy and education reform.
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Serving With Intention, Together
Valerie Larsen ’27 blends hands-on research, global studies and local action to help build close, resilient communities rooted in empathy and dignity.
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CCLA and Center for Career Development Host Experiential Learning Showcase to Connect Classroom and Community
Dickinson’s Experiential Learning Showcase highlights how students connect research, community engagement and internships to real-world impact and future goals.
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From Borough Hall to the State Capitol
"I've learned how impactful local government can be." As a Carlisle Borough ambassador and student-leader, Samuel Pimental ’28 is building a future in public service.
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Tackling Cancer and Food Insecurity
Claire Choplick ’26 is a student-researcher in Mike Roberts’ cancer-research lab. She's also learning to address food insecurity by interning at a food bank in Carlisle.
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Dickinson Student Takes Part in High-Stakes Rescue
During a major snowstorm, Calyn Clements ’26 drove a mother and newborn to safety after a dramatic roadside delivery.
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Drafting Freedom: How This Political-Science Major Works to Advance Social Justice
Amos Cedric Benning '28's college journey is defined by civic engagement, leadership, openness and a powerful sense of justice.
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Dickinson College Launches ‘The Courts and The Community’ Educational Series
Dickinson has announced a series of six educational workshops on the rule of law featuring federal judges and legal experts.
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Journey Toward Justice: Dickinson Launches Social Justice Month
January is Social Justice Month at Dickinson. Join in with volunteer opportunities, discussions, an athletics clinic, film screenings, performances, a Red Devil clothing drive and more.
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Learning to Empower Others Through Education
Indra Sokhomsan ’26 has volunteered in Guatemala, studied in Prague and presented research on the experiences of Black educators. Through an internship, he helps local students aim for bright futures.
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Bite-Sized Breakthroughs: Sociology & the Teacher Shortage
A Dickinson sociology project looks at the teacher-shortage crisis through the lens of a Virginia school.
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Taking College by Storm
Posse Scholar Amiya Marbles '26 has presented original research, gotten involved on campus and volunteered abroad. Now fulfilling a dream by studying in Africa, she plans to one day found a nonprofit.
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Investing in Better Communication: New Gift to Deepen Impactful College Initiatives
A new and transformative gift will expand opportunities students to practice how to communicate effectively across differences.
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Building Bridges Across the Community
Dickinson's thriving partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits are benefiting everyone involved.
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Dickinson’s Dottie Warner Earns Humanitarian Award
“It rendered me speechless—and you know that never happens,” Warner laughs, recalling the moment she learned she'd won the United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Humanitarian Award.
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Learning to Lead Well: Investing in Values-Based Leadership
We need skilled, thoughtful leaders and change-makers, says Henry Sorett '68. He's funded a Dickinson initiative focused on preparing students for values-based leadership.
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Dickinson Designated Voter-Friendly Campus by NASPA and Campus Vote Project
Dickinson is once again named a Voter Friendly Campus by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
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Esteemed Author, Activist, Minister William J. Barber II to Speak at Dickinson
Author and social activist will visit campus Nov. 20 to deliver a public lecture about how to uplift the disadvantaged and revive democracy.
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Empowering the People
Through Dickinson Votes, Zoe Selig ’27 helped Dickinson achieve award-winning student turnout for the recent election. Now, she's got the local elections in her sights.
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Dickinson Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Dickinson has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.
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Dickinson Named Top Contributor to Teach for America
Dickinsonians are difference-makers! The college was again named a top-10 college for the number of grads who enter the prestigious Teach for America corps.
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Finding and Creating Community
Meet Dinela Dedic ’27, an environmental studies major also studying art and food studies, who’s dedicated to giving back to the campus and Carlisle communities.
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Giving Students the Credit They Deserve
During this election season, our students voted in record numbers, met different views with good humor and preserved a sense of community, writes President Jones in "The Chronicle of Higher Ed."
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Life Waste: A Punk-Folk-Rock Musical About ... Biogas?
What happens when students and faculty collaborate with local farmers, musicians, scientists, activists and others on a punk-folk-rock musical about sustainable energy? You're invited to find out!
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Dickinson to Host Northside Ride: Community Bicycling Event with Partners
Bicyclists of all ages are invited to join a community ride around Carlisle’s Northside neighborhood.

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Dickinson to Host Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
Nyirumbe will deliver lecture addressing the effects of gender-based violence and how to find hope.
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The Language of Giving Back
"It was unforgettable." While studying abroad, Vasilisa Pallis ’24 taught English to Ukrainian refugees, translated for the Red Cross and volunteered for the German Special Olympics.
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Dickinson Researchers Find Partisanship Had No Effect on Mail-In Ballot Rejection Rates in Pennsylvania
Research from Dickinson's Department of Political Science indicates local election workers are conducting their work responsibly and without bias.
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Dickinson Leader Joins Carlisle School Board
“Public education should not be a place where we restrict learning. We want to encourage students to love learning and seek out more information," says George Stroud, VP & dean of student life.
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Bridging the Town-Gown Divide
Dickinson's student-ambassador position was created in 2003 to strengthen town-gown partnerships and deepen student involvement. Twenty years in, the newest ambassador shares the impactful results.
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Dickinson Awarded Voter Friendly Campus Designation
The designation by Campus Vote Project and NASPA for promoting political engagement follows recognition in previous years.
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Dickinson Wins Award for Advancing Sustainability through Education Abroad
The Forum on Education Abroad has named Dickinson the 2022 recipient of the Award for Advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Education Abroad.
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The Northside Ride: Dickinson and Carlisle Community Partner for Bike Event
Bicyclists of all ages are invited to join a community ride around Carlisle’s Northside neighborhood.

Artists Discuss Carlisle Indian Industrial School Storytelling Project at Dickinson
The artists behind the song cycle recounting the painful history and legacy of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School will discuss their project at Dickinson.
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Dickinson’s ‘Civil Dialogue’ Program Renamed ‘Dialogues Across Differences’
Dickinson changes the name of an important new initiative. Here's why that speaks volumes about the vital work ahead.
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Student Snapshot: Tiara McKinney ’25
As a Community Engagement Fellow, Tiara McKinney ’25 helps local middle- and high-school students thrive. Her essay on being a Black international student was published in an anthology.
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Students Research, Report on Food Access in Cumberland County, Pa.
Students analyzed data, interviewed nonprofit leaders and surveyed guests at seven food banks, deliver public report.
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President John E. Jones III '77, P'11, Speaks About Public Discourse, Safety of Public Officials
In a keynote address for the Judicial Independence Benefit, President Jones highlights the urgent need to foster civil dialogue and a distinctive program that equips students with those vital skills.
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Student Snapshot: Harry Huy Do ’24 
"I like the small classes and the close-knit community," says economics major Harry Huy Do '24. "At Dickinson, professors are happy to talk."
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Dickinsonians Cast Their Ballots on Election Day 2022
Volunteers welcome students to an on-campus polling site, and political science students conduct exit polling during Election Day 2022.
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Dickinson President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11 Joins Bipartisan Group Filing on Consequential Supreme Court Case
The case involves the so-called "independent state legislature" theory and could impact elections.
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Dickinson Student Visits White House to Discuss Dobbs Decision
Grace MacDougall '24 was among 70 student-leaders from across the U.S. who met with Vice President Kamala Harris and discussed the effects of the Dobbs decision on college-age communities.
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National Voter Registration Day Event Celebrates Democracy
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Dickinson will host a National Voter Registration Day celebration featuring music, refreshments, prizes and a voter-registration guide.
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Supporting Service
Inspired by granddaughter Laney Herndon '22, Albert '60 and Virginia Alley established a program to make health-focused service trips available to students planning related careers.
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Student Snapshot: Lusila De La Rosa '24
Meet Lusila De La Rosa ’24, an educational studies and sociology double major who works at Dickinson's Trout Gallery.
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Dickinson College to Launch Leading-Edge Program in Civil Dialogue
Funded by a major grant, the Civil Dialogue Across the Curriculum, Campus & Community program aims to help students develop, and practice, crucial skills for a diverse, globalized world.
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Student Snapshot: Kaileigh McNellis '23 
Meet Kaileigh McNellis ’23, a history major, musician and student leader who’s active on campus and in the local community.
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The Colors of Hope: Students Revamp Playroom for Homeless Children
The playroom in Safe Harbour's emergency shelter helps bring a sense of normalcy and hope to local homeless children. Students raised funds to revamp it and stock it with new creative-play toys.
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Student Civic Engagement on Display at Annual Symposium
CCLA's Community Engagement Symposium showcases how student research makes a difference.
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Sharing the Adventure
Learn how this former CIA couple helps promising Dickinson students make a meaningful difference in the world.
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Dickinson College Hosts 2022 Northside Ride with Community Partners in Carlisle
Bicyclists of all ages are invited to join a community ride around Carlisle’s Northside neighborhood.

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Dickinson College Honored as Pennsylvania Voting Challenge Winner
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge awards Dickinson the 2020 “Highest Voter Registration” and “Highest Voter Turnout” awards among four-year institutions in Pennsylvania.
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Student Snapshot: Chinemerem Nwanze ’23
“Dickinson creates environments that encourage building valuable relationships,” says Chinemerem Nwanze ’23, a psychology major, Student Senate member, Posse Scholar, Civic Action Intern and author.
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Student Snapshot: Jessie Scarlett ’22
Neuroscience major Jessie Scarlett '22 is sharpening skills in clinical research, rock climbing, leadership, improv and more.
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A Look at the Knowledge for Freedom Program
The Knowledge for Freedom program at Dickinson provides a chance to learn about the history of freedom and democracy while preparing for success at college.
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Carlisle CAN—and Did! Looking Back on Extraordinary Success
As this uniquely challenging academic year draws to a close, take a look at the ways Carlisle CAN leaders joined forces during a pandemic to help protect the local community.
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Fieldwork and Field Workers: Inside Dickinson's Innovative Class Connecting Students, Doctors and Migrant Workers
Learn the story behind one of Dickinson's best-loved classes, Spanish for the Health Professions, and how students make a difference in the lives of local migrant workers.
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Dickinson Announces Support for New Projects Connecting Learning to Community Engagement
New interdisciplinary civic-education projects receive support this spring through Dickinson's Center for Civic Learning & Action.
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New PSC Director Hits the Ground Running
Two years after establishing Dickinson's ACE Peer Mentor program, Christian Perry taps deep community ties as head of the Popel Shaw Center for Race & Ethnicity.
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Faculty-Led Program Helps Families Affected by Caregiver Substance Abuse Disorder
Associate Professor of Psychology Sharon Kingston co-leads a program to strengthen caregiver-child bonds and promote effective parenting strategies.
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Dickinson to Host Virtual Discussion on ‘Bearing Witness While Black’
Author and journalism scholar Allissa Richardson will deliver this year's Morgan Lecture.
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Driven by Purpose: Michael Eber '91
After a transformative overseas trip to Africa, Michael Eber '91 crafted a values-driven career that continues to evolve.
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Fostering Hope: Alumna Entrepreneur Shares Path to International Venture
Entrepreneur Jill Graby Shuck '93 developed a baking program for a faith-based nonprofit that provides community and job skills to adults in Kenya.
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Podcast: Dickinson, Carlisle CAN Lead Public Health Initiative to Fight COVID-19
Hear how Dickinson and the Carlisle Community Action Network founded by President Margee Ensign are leading a new public health initiative to fight the spread of COVID-19.
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Making Music Any Way: Student-Led Program Brings Benefits of Music Education Online
Because of COVID-19, children are missing out on the joy, friendships, confidence and skills that music education can bring. The winners of the Dickinson Civic Innovation Competition are here to help.
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Dickinson College Joins Statewide Partnership to Address Climate Change
Dickinson College is among 12 colleges and universities participating in the state Department of Environmental Protection's Local Climate Action Program.
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Ideas for the Common Good: Dickinson's Civic Innovation Competition
The pandemic has significantly changed the ways K-12 students learn, connect and gain support this fall. There's still time to enter your ideas to help local students thrive.
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Podcast: Civic Action Internships
The Center for Civic Learning and Action launched a new internship program designed to match Dickinson student expertise with community needs.
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A City With a Conscience
President Margee Ensign highlights the important work of the Carlisle Community Action Network, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dickinson, Community Action Network Help Local Day Camp Cope With COVID-19 Challenges
Dickinson College and the Community Action Network (CAN) recently helped a local summer day camp provide academic enrichment and childcare for more than 70 local first- through third-graders.
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Dickinson College Students Build Skills, Give Back Through Social-distance Internships
The new Civic Action Internship program unlocks professional skills for the COVID-19 era. It also empowers students to lend a hand in the Carlisle community when help is needed most.
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Carlisle’s Community Action Network and Dickinson Leaders Honored for Service During Pandemic
Carlisle’s Community Action Network (CAN), and two Dickinson leaders were lauded by the PA Humanities Council for remarkable community service during the pandemic.
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Dickinson College Student Gives Back as Volunteer Firefighter During Pandemic
Matthew Kness ’21 serves as a volunteer firefighter in New York during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Dickinson College Launches COVID-19 Resources Portal
Dickinson's Center for Civic Learning & Action launches an online COVID-19 resource portal to help local community members.
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Dickinson College Creates COVID-19 Help Website for Community
Dickinson’s Center for Civic Learning & Action has created a website with one-stop-shop information for community members and organizations seeking assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dickinson College Students Help Local Small Businesses Weather COVID-19 Shutdown
As businesses close their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic, computer-science majors are helping Carlisle's vulnerable small businesses by developing websites for online sales.
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Dickinson Alumnus Leads Local Efforts to Feed Food-insecure Families Amid COVID-19 Emergency
As the COVID-19 pandemic unspools, Bob Weed '80, CEO of the Project SHARE food bank, helps to meet increasing demands amid formidable challenges
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Service Trips Provide Students with Firsthand Civic Engagement Experience
Each year, hundreds of Dickinsonians embark on service trips to communities near and far. This year, two student groups traveled to West Virginia and Tennessee to lend their helping hands.

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Leader of Service Trips & More
For Ken Bamba '20, making a difference in people's lives has become a way of life.
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Dickinson College Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
The honor from the Carnegie Foundation recognizes the college’s commitment to collaboration with community partners.
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Dickinson College to Host President of the Association of American Colleges and Universities
Lynn Pasquerella, president of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, will discuss civic engagement and American educational institutions in a lecture at Dickinson.
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Student Snapshot: Matei Mares '21
International business & management major Matei Mares ’21 co-founded a nonprofit that helps international high school students prepare for college in the U.S.
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Student Snapshot: Espoir DelMain '21
Through global coursework and internships, Espoir DelMain ’21 is learning how to foster lasting, positive social change.
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Dickinson College Study-abroad Students Volunteer at Leading-Edge London Nonprofits
Students studying abroad through the Dickinson-in-England program saw innovative solutions to food insecurity in action when they volunteered for Refettorio Felix and City Harvest.
Dickinson College Welcomes New Director of Community Engagement
Laura Megivern joins Dickinson as the director of community engagement and will oversee the Montgomery Service Leaders, CommServ and other programs.
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Dickinson College and Milton Hershey School Kick Off New Partnership
Dickinson College this summer joined with Milton Hershey School to launch the new Pathways to College program.
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Dickinson College President and U.S. Army War College Commandant Highlight the Power Colleges Have to Foster Community Resilience
President Margee M. Ensign and U.S. Army War College Commandant John Kem discuss the role colleges can play in disaster preparation and recovery at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation conference.
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Dickinson College Announces Winner of Dickinson-Carlisle Scholarship
Jacob Bream '23, a senior at Carlisle High School, has been selected as the recipient of the Dickinson-Carlisle Scholarship.
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Committed to Memory
From neurological research into memory on campus to volunteering in an Alzheimer's clinic in Spain, Olivia Lowden ’19 puts classroom lessons into action around the globe.
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Northside Ride: Community Bike Event with Partners
Dickinson hosts community bike ride to connect residents and local nonprofits while encouraging bicycle safety and bicycle use.
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New Centers Reach Into Campus and Far Beyond
Discover what was behind the creation of the college’s two new centers, the Center for Civic Learning & Action and the Center for Advising, Internships & Lifelong Career Development.

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Student-curated Art and Civic Engagement Exhibition Creates 'Space to Talk'
A new exhibition curated by Jacqui Amezcua '19 sparks conversations about social and political issues.
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Students Get Active and Engaged at the Activities and CommServ Fairs
Dickinson's Activities and CommServ fairs offer students numerous ways to get involved and make a difference on campus and beyond.

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Dickinson College Names New Executive Director of Center for Civic Learning & Action
Gary Kirk, an educator and administrator with 20 years of higher education experience, has been named the founding executive director of Dickinson’s Center for Civic Learning & Action.
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Dickinson Receives $900,000 Grant from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Funding will support transformative new initiatives in civic learning and action.
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Podcast: Dickinson College Student Discusses Landmark Climate Change Lawsuit
In this episode of "The Good," Dickinson student Sophie Kivlehan '21 discusses her involvement in a landmark federal lawsuit over climate change.
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Dickinson Gets Out the Vote With Shuttles and Bikes to the Polls
Dickinson gets out the vote with Election Day shuttles, group bike rides to the polls and a nonpartisan watch party.
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Indigenous Storyteller to Share Tale of Wild West in Talk at Dickinson College
Lakota/Kiowa and Apache storyteller, artist and activist Dovie Thomason will deliver an origin story of the Wild West myth from an underrepresented perspective.
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Inclusion, Civility and Disagreement: Where Do You Stand?
An interactive Orientation exercise helps members of the class of 2022 learn to disagree respectfully and productively.
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Dickinson College Student Helps Fight Poverty Through Fundación Paraguaya
With Fundación Paraguaya and its Poverty Stoplight, Valentina Gheorghiu ’19 works toward measuring and addressing poverty.
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10 Questions for Amy McKiernan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Assistant Professor of Philosophy Amy McKiernan offers insight into her work with the Ethics Across the Curriculum initiative.

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Dickinson College Students Present High-Level Research on Food Security, Sustainability
Students partner with local leaders to research food insecurity in Central Pennsylvania, presented recommendations at a conference and developed online and print tools for local nonprofits.
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In Service
Dickinson has been a leader in civic learning and community engagement since its founding. This feature offers a broad view of partnerships, programs and perspectives.
Inspired to Engage
Activities Fair and the CommServ Fair offer many paths to engagement for every Dickinson student.

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Putting Academics to Work
Dickinson President Margee Ensign was a keynote speaker at a recent conference that brought together leaders to discuss how academic theory can be put to work for community development.
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From Prize to Plan
Dickinson's Rose-Walters Prize-winner, Rare CEO Brett Jenks, meets with students and faculty members and uses the prestigious prize to launch a bold new initiative for global conservation.
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#ChangingTheWorld
Students learn to harness social media to work toward national and international change.
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Learning by Serving
For Dickinsonians, preparing to become engaged citizens working toward the common good begins right here in Carlisle.
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In Support of DREAMers
Dickinsonians gather on Britton Plaza for a congressional letter-writing campaign to support DACA.
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Taking the Global Lead
Dickinson President Margee Ensign accepts an invitation to join the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's Pennsylvania Advisory Committee.
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A Call to Service
In a new op-ed in the Chronicle of Higher Education, President Margee Ensign discusses the critical responsibilities of American colleges and universities today and calls colleagues to action.
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Preventing Violent Extremism
President Margee Ensign will lead a session at an NYU roundtable exploring religious identity and extremism.
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Gaining the Skills to Help
As a psychology major and community volunteer, Lydia Orr ’19 plans a career helping victims of sexual violence.
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We Are Still In
Dickinson is among more than 1,200 colleges, universities, governors, mayors and business leaders pledging to continue to reduce carbon emissions in line with the Paris climate agreement.
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Service by the Numbers
Dickinsonians devoted an estimated 30,740 hours to community service in 2016-17, and sports teams and student groups raised $87,697 for charitable organizations. Here’s how it all adds up.
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For Life, for the Future
Local organization celebrates work by Dickinsonians to help abused and neglected children.
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Ready to Take on the World
Dickinson's first social innovation & entrepreneurship grads look back on the program's inaugural years and present capstone research aimed at helping local nonprofits thrive.
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Arts, Activism and Civic Engagement
Students use the arts to make a difference, launching a range of community programs and visiting the state capital as part of an artistic activism course.
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Writing and Rewriting History
Representatives from the U.S. Army War College came to campus to honor more than 35 students who tutored international fellows in 2016-17.
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Leading the Way
Interim President Neil Weissman is part of the leadership circle of presidents calling for carbon pricing to combat climate change.

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Fighting Homelessness
As part of a policy class, Stephanie Applegate ’17 researched homelessness and founded a nonprofit devoted to finding housing for those in need—all while serving an internship at the state Senate.
Engaged Network
Dickinson becomes the first liberal-arts college to join the Engagement Scholarship Consortium.
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The Once and Future King
Best known for his portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in "Selma," David Oyelowo talks race, Hollywood and immigration during Dickinson's Poitras-Gleim Lecture.
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Filming Emotional Truth
Documentary filmmaker and community artist Erin Hudson shares her storytelling process during a residency at Dickinson.

High Marks From High Places
Dickinson earned White House honors for commitment to service and meaningful contributions to the community.
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A March to Victory
The march was only a few blocks long, but it made a powerful statement, as roughly 200 students, faculty and staff members turned out to support a human-rights ordinance in the local community.

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Moving Parts
Student research reaches into the community to make a difference in the Carlisle area.
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Honored at the White House
Daniel Becker ’17 receives presidential award from Secretary of State John Kerry.
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Taking a Stand
Passionate about protecting LGBTQ rights? Local officials are preparing to vote on a nondiscrimination ordinance, and Dickinsonians are invited to attend a local forum and voice their views.
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Going to Town
After writing a paper about town-gown relations, Jackie Joyce ’19 has a front-row seat to the action, as honorary member of the Carlisle Borough Council.
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Connecting to Possibilities
Summer is a great time for students to branch out, but for middle-schoolers, the options are limited. Enter CONNECT, a camp that’s more than doubled in attendance since 2009.
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Enhancing Civic Learning and Engagement
Dickinson receives $650,000 Mellon Foundation Grant to launch a four-year civic learning and engagement initiative.
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Taking It to the Streets
Students partner with local nonprofits to see how social justice plays out in the lives and imaginations of African Americans in Carlisle.
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If You Build It ...
With stormwater management on their minds, students construct rain barrels with Carlisle residents.
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Building on Break
Students help build a home and community during winter-break service trips in West Virginia and Cameroon.
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Sweaters and Sustenance
John Allen ’11 has been reaching out (literally) to D.C.’s homeless population for more than a decade.
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Sealed With a CSSS
Center for Service, Social Justice & Spirituality (CSSS) joins three paths to purposeful living.
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'A Mind for the Poor'
Are your donations helping to perpetuate global poverty rather than alleviate it? A student organizes events around that question hoping to inspire meaningful change.
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Parlez-Vous Creole?
Inspired by a well-known Haitian author, two new grads travel to Haiti to help teach French to displaced, Creole-speaking children.
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‘How do you thank someone for saving your life?’
Stem-cell donor Reed Salmons '14 comes face to face with the man he helped beat leukemia.
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Reaching Out to Nepal
Want to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake, but unsure how? Look no further.
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Money in Their Pockets
Through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, students help local residents prepare their taxes.
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Building Community for Ongoing Cause
Run for Hope kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month, bringing scores of runners and walkers to campus.
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An Educational Break
Most people don’t think of Detroit or Americus, Ga., when they think “spring break.” But most people are not service-trip volunteers.
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A Peace Corps Volunteer in Peru
Alexandra Kaye ’13 discusses how her work with the Peace Corps “is having a measurable impact.”

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Making a Difference, Adventurously
Maggie Murphy ’06 finds adventure, cultural exchange and opportunity to make a difference through global public-health career.
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Fellowship, Family and Faith
Montgomery Service Leader and international business & management major Andrew DiNardo '16 discusses the intersection of business and altruism and why he gives back.

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Rock Stars and Readers
Students inspire local kids through music and books.
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Fresh Perspectives
Students in a health-studies seminar researched local nonprofit programs and shared their analyses with community leaders.
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'Black Lives Matter'
Dickinsonians contribute to national conversation about race.
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Meals That Matter
During Thanksgiving season, students help feed hungry families locally and in Ebola-stricken West Africa.
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Climate Change Comes to the Table
Students discuss climate change with White House and U.N. officials in Washington, D.C.

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Top Contributor
The Teach for America organization lauds Dickinson for being a top contributor to its corps.
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‘Out on a Limb’
Four students explain why, when it comes to internships, less is definitely not more, and open-mindedness is key.
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Entrepreneurial Idealism
Leukemia-researcher Juliana Schneider '15 founded a nonprofit in support of education, conducted research in Japan and is compiling a cookbook in her spare time.
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On Watch
With growing influence, ALLARM keeps eyes on streams across the region.
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Meta-classroom
Summer student-faculty research in education meshes teaching, classroom, fieldwork and theory.
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Urban Microfarming for the Greater Good
Tal Rosen '04 takes on microfarming in the urban landscape of Chicago.
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Behind History Lies the Truth
A recent Mosaic leads students and faculty to explore the multiple narratives of the Atlantic Slave Trade.
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Informed Empathy
Learn how international-studies major Ted Dressel '14 is preparing to help shape U.S. foreign policy.
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Igniting the Flame
From abroad, Amy Fly ’15 eyes the American death penalty.
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For Students, by Students
Student leaders who are passionate about sustainability created a platform for like-minded students across the state to share research and resources.

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Eat, Sleep, Serve, Repeat
Students head to the American South for diverse spring-break service trips.
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Keeping an Open Mind
Political-science major Youssef Gorgi '14 has had many different kinds of experiences as a Dickinson intern, study-abroad student, volunteer and student-athlete.
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At the Intersection of Religion and Sustainability
Religion and sustainability meet in Jerusalem for Rachel Winner '09.
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Tackling the Future
The Huffington Post highlights Dickinson as a sustainable-development leader.
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Unexpected Gains
Student volunteers traveled across America and abroad to give back. But they also received.
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Seeds & Success
While every college says it pursues diversity in its student ranks, Dickinson's relationships with community-based organizations go deeper.
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High I Timeline
View a timeline of the High I partnership built between Dickinson and Carlisle community leaders.
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Election Day
What do students think about the 2012 election and how did they prepare for Nov. 6? Let's break it down.
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Election Reflection
How did students prepare for the presidential election? Let us count the ways.
What Students Want to Know
Students asked and professors listened! And they got to the heart of the matter during an event designed to prepare first-time voters for the big election day.
Finding Solutions
Students in a health-studies class address needs for seniors in the local community.