Dickinson College Center for Civic Learning and Action-CCLA

05/05/2026

We are so proud of Claire Choplick ‘26 and her amazing work and impact at Project SHARE as a Community Engagement Fellow since spring 2023! Congratulations on graduation, Claire, and thank you for all your dedication. (Dickinson College check it out!)

If you’ve been to Project SHARE these past four years, you’ve probably met Claire.

Quiet and behind-the-scenes, Claire has supported just about every part of our client services work under the guidance of Client Services Coordinator Natasha Thumma. From client intakes and updates to ReEntry Bag program support, data entry, home delivery assistance and connecting clients with essential resources, Claire has been an integral part of our client supports.

“From day one, Claire has been eager and willing to learn and work,” said Natasha. “She has been instrumental in taking care of anything and everything I’ve thrown at her. She is a self-starter and incredibly smart. I am so thankful I got the opportunity to share the past four years with her, and she will be absolutely missed.”

Today was Claire’s final day interning at Project SHARE. We’re so proud of her and grateful she decided to dedicate four years of her time to our mission. This spring, she graduates with Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and will begin her next chapter at MIT, where she’ll pursue a PhD in biology.

We wish her all the best!

04/28/2026

Join the Dialogues Across Differences for Appropriation or Appreciation: A Dialogue On Culture. This dialogue aims to guide meaningful conversation and an insightful exchange of perspectives about cultural appropriation, cultural appreciation, and how these practices connect to bias, stereotyping, and harm 💛🧡

04/08/2026

We love this example of connecting the lab to community! Way to go Professor St. Angelo and Carlisle Arts Learning Center!! Dickinson College Chemistry Department

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.

04/07/2026

Welcome to the second episode of Threads of Us! A posdcast where Celine Phan and Harley Bui highlight ethical civic leaders from across campus ❤️

The belongingness is always a heart-touching topic to talk about, and we hope that throung Elena's stories, you can feel influenced and empowere!

Let's check out our full conversation on YouTube! (link in bio)

Host: Celine Phan
Guest: Yeis Rivera-Olivo
Videographer & Editor: Harley Bui

Music: Purpose by J***y Easton

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Free Download / Stream: youtube.com/watch?v=TT2PftKt1P4
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03/19/2026

Let's get to know different roles at CCLA! ✨✨

Application is due on March 22nd at 11:59pm. Apply soon! We can't wait to see you 😊

03/09/2026

POV: CCLA getting ready to raise the roof! 🔨🏡

02/25/2026

We’re still buzzing from the Experiential Learning Showcase last week! ❤️

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.

01/11/2026

Just a few highlights from our service trip working with in Guatemala! Working in partnership with the women of Tierra Colorada Alta, our team built 5 cookstoves in homes, gave a presentation about nutrition and chronic illnesses, participated in a workshop with comadrona Lesly about plant medicine, chatted with a family while shelling beans, and learned about traditional backstrap weaving (and got to try it out!).

09/10/2025

A huge thank you to Red Tomato Farm for creating such a welcoming environment for Dickinson students! 🌱 During Pre-Orientation, students got the chance to mulch, garden, paint fences, and connect with the wonderful staff. Tasks like these gave us space to reflect, engage, and experience the beauty of community beyond the classroom.

09/10/2025

We’re so grateful to Safe Harbour for opening their doors to Dickinson students during Pre-Orientation. Experiences like this remind us that engaging with the community go hand in hand with learning outside the classroom. 💙