Office of Engaged Learning | WEEKLY
253 Luther Bonney Hall, Portland Campus
207-228-8091 | community@usm.maine.edu
We like to share community engagement opportunities! Expect us to do so each week.
Students, Staff & Faculty: Explore the opportunities highlighted below to stay updated and get involved.
Announcements:
Alternative Spring Break 2015 Applications Available - Due September 30th
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a student group that participates in a one-week, substance-free, service trip during Spring Break in March. Applications are now being accepted for a spring service trip to Baltimore, Maryland. Applications available at http://usm.maine.edu/oel/alternative-school-break.
Volunteer Opportunities
CONFERENCE and EXPO – "The North American Passive House Networks' 2014 Conference and Expo
Sept. 22nd-23rd – Holiday Inn Portland-by the Bay – TODAY!
The Expo will showcase over 30 industry leaders. There are only a few spots open for volunteers. The Expo will have world-wide vendors who specialize in Passive House products, they are knowledgeable and love to teach students. This is free and worthwhile, even if you can't volunteer! Please email rosaleak@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering. More info: http://www.rightevents.net/naphn14/
Fight Back Festival – great for student groups!
Sat, Sept. 27th – Pineland Farms
This is the Cancer Community Center's largest annual fundraiser. With a goal of raising over $110,000, they are in need of 250 volunteers to make the day run smoothly. They need help in the week leading up to the event (9/22-9/26) for setup and on the day of the festival for registration, run/bike route support & cheerleaders, finish line support, food preparation & cooking, clean up, kid's activities, parking & traffic control, and more. Each volunteer gets a t-shirt, full BBQ meal, and craft beer (21+, ID required). More info: http://cancercommunitycenter.org/special-events/fight-back-festival/
Upcoming Events
World Tourism Day – Tour of Dover-Foxcroft and Stutzman Farm Café
Sat, Sept. 27th (8am-5pm)
This trip is guided by USM's Dr. Tracy Michaud Stutzman and brings you up to her hometown of Dover-Foxcroft and family farm for a tour and lunch. The van will pick you up at 8am on Saturday, Sept. 27th in front of Woodbury Campus Center and drop you back at 5pm. A lovely drive at the beginning of leaf peeping season! It is $15 per person (covers van transportation and food) and open to anyone in the USM community. Bring your significant other or friends! Free if you drive up on your own! RSVP & FMI: email tracy.stutzman@maine.edu by Sept 24th.
Portland Public Conversations: Portland's People
Tues, Sept. 30th – Portland Public Library
This initiative offers all members of our community a space to come together for civil conversation and the chance to deepen and broaden our networks, our insights, and our access to information. Portland Public Conversations intends to serve the dual purpose of providing space for engaging in civic dialogue across differences that will help us better understand ourselves as a city. More Info: http://www.portlandlibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Choose-Civility-Portland-Conversations.pdf
CONFERENCE - "Together: Leading Positive Change"
Friday, October 3rd (8am-5pm) – USM's Abromson Center (Portland)
Lift 360 is a Portland-based organization that aims to strengthen Northern New England Communities by strengthening effectiveness of organizations and leaders. The conference is meant to inspire community-minded citizens to action. It features an impressive line-up of morning speakers and afternoon workshops. There is a discount rate for USM students ($35) and staff/faculty ($65).
More info and registration: http://civicleadership.org/programs-services/test-2/
Student discount code: USM_student_regular
Faculty/Staff discount code: USM_faculty_regular
Iris Network's White Cane Awareness Walk
Saturday, October 18th (10am) – Monument Square
The purpose of the walk is to increase awareness of blindness and vision loss in Maine. The walk also serves as a fundraiser for the agency so the Iris Network can continue to provide a variety of vital services to Mainers who are blind and experiencing vision loss throughout Maine. All proceeds provide training, education, and support for people with vision loss and blindness. Registration cost is $15/adult and $5/children under twelve. If you have questions call Terri at 207-518-5003. More info: http://www.theiris.org/news-events/2014-white-cane-walk-for-independence
Featured Community Partner:
LearningWorks
LearningWorks has played an important role in our community since 1967. Formerly Portland West, the organization centered its attention on acquiring housing in the West End of Portland for low income families. Believing that education is the best path out of poverty, the LearningWorks mission focuses on education and mental health programs. Some include English Language Program, Service Works, Study Center, and Youth Building Alternatives. USM has many students who volunteer for LearningWorks each year. LearningWorks offers a variety of opportunities for college students to contribute to their community. If you are interested in learning more about specific opportunities with LearningWorks please contact the Office of Engaged Learning.
More info: http://www.learningworks.me/home
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