WWU Center for Service-Learning

01/17/2017

“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” MLK, Jr.
Read Western Washington University's President Randhawa's remarks he shared at the 19th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights conference. https://president.wwu.edu/remarks-delivered-whatcom-human-rights-taskforce-19th-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-human-rights

I want to thank the conference committee of the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force for inviting me to speak with you today. It’s a privilege. The work that the Task Force does, and that all of you do as educators, advocates, and agents of change has never been more important. This is an especially sign...

12/14/2016

12/02/2016

Learn, Live, Go to Rwanda this Summer!

WWU Global Learning Program INTL 437I 12 - credits

Become part of a long-standing relationship between Western and a rural village in east Africa. Make new friends! Learn from Rwandans to see what global issues like food security, climate change, and health inequality look like from a new perspective. Share language, culture, and life!

Space is limited for this special study abroad program. Learn more and apply at: http://www.learnlivego.com/

Questions? Contact Program Director Tim Costello at [email protected] for more information.

05/26/2016

Participating in is a great way to show your support for the WWU Center for Service-Learning. Up to the first 50k donated will be matched! $10=$20 and makes a huge difference! DONATE ON 06.01.2016 http://alumni.wwu.edu/csl

03/02/2016

02/24/2016

Have you ever been chased by an elephant? Enjoy this video footage sent to us from the students on the Kenya study abroad trip!

02/17/2016

Did you know that drones will soon be used to transport blood and other medical products in Rwanda? This is great news as it will minimize the need to build unnecessary roads and provide a high-tech transportation system for a low-tech country!

You can learn more about sustainability, health and technologies in Rwanda this summer: www.learnlivego.com/rwanda

The Government signed a MoU with Zipline Inc, an American robotics company specializing in remotely piloted aircrafts, popularly referred to as ‘drones’.

02/11/2016

For the first time in its history, Western Washington University received more than 10,000 freshman applications for fall. University officials say Western’s reputation for academic excellence and value...

02/10/2016

Thank you AS Review for featuring our study abroad experience coming up this summer! Read the full article here:http://issuu.com/aswwu/docs/2_8final.pdf

We are still accepting applications while space is available. Learn more about the program at www.learnlivego.com/rwanda

02/03/2016

Submitted by Whatcom Community College Whatcom Community College is one of nine community and technical colleges in Washington named among the nation’s top 150 community colleges by the prestigious Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute selected the 150 colleges from a pool of more than 1,000 public t…

01/11/2016

Earn 12 WWU credits this summer as you learn about cultures, politics and development in rural Rwanda. Engage in meaningful service learning projects and apply learning for positive social change!

For more information, please visit http://www.learnlivego.com/rwanda

01/11/2016

Join the WWU Center for Service-Learning and Village Books in Fairhaven for the 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Read-In on Monday, January 18, at Village Books.

Volunteers are needed to read children's books to small groups of kids and families that attend the read-in. This is a one-day event and a great way to get an introduction to the meaning of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday and to connect with the local community.

Date: Monday, January 18, 2016
Location: Village Books in Fairhaven (bottom floor)
Time Options: Two different shifts available; 9:30am to noon or 11:30am to 2pm. Each shift begins with a brief onsite orientation with Village Books staff.
Training: Volunteers are asked to attend a training on Thursday, January 14, from 5pm to 6pm in Wilson Library, room 270. This is an important element of the event to allow students to become familiar with some of the books, gain tips on reading to children, and learn about the social justice themes that will come up at the event.

If you are interested in taking part, please e-mail April McMurry at [email protected] by Tuesday, January 12, to confirm your spot.

Pictured: Former international exchange students take part in the 2014 MLK Day Read-In. (Photo courtesy of Waleed Hashmi)