Upcoming Events
Meetings that Work
Dorothy Meaney, Director of University Planning and Assessment, Drew University
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Location: Ehinger Center 145
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Want your group to succeed? This workshop will help you plan and run more effective meetings. Learn about the seven types of meeting goals, agendas that get results, how to encourage productive participation, and tips for dealing with common meeting problems.
The Power of Relationships– How to Create Broad-Based Power for the Common Good
Michael Stanley, Community Organizer, Metro IAF
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Location: Ehinger Center 145
Time: 12:00-1:30 PM
Michael Stanley has been the community organizer with Empowered Queens United of Action and Leadership (www.equal-iaf.org), an affiliate of the Metro Industrial Areas Foundation (www.metro-iaf.org). These organizations help citizens and aspiring citizens to gain power and make positive changes not only in their community, but beyond. Michael has helped EQUAL to push police to reduce crime and improve pedestrian safety and help improve the quality of Social Security service. He is currently helping EQUAL leaders push MTA to improve the quality of transportation of senior citizens and disabled citizens. They are also pushing the NYC Department of Environmental Protection deal with serious flooding problems which have plagued Southeast Queens for over 40 years. Participants will learn about: Analyzing power relationships to identify and influence decision makers; and how to build collective power through relationships.
Grants Research & Writing
Judith Grey, Government and Foundation Relations, Drew University
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Location: Ehinger Center 145
Time: 12:00-1:30 PM
The presentation will address how grants from corporations and foundations really work, and the elements of a successful corporate and foundation relations program. There will be an overview of proposal writing including how to write a proposal, budget preparation, and grants resources and searchable databases to help identify potential funders. Also covered will be the follow-up once a grant is received, and trends in corporate and foundation funding. These are skills that can be used for a lifetime!
Leadership Forum: How To Be An Effective Leader
Robert Franco, Assistant Director, Seton Hall Career Center
(Co-Sponsored with Drew’s Career Center, Student Life, and Residence Life)
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Location: Brother’s College 120
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM (Counts as two workshops)
A highly interactive workshop that explores all aspects of leadership, including the benefits and challenges of what it means to lead and be led. Participants will learn how to model leadership behavior that responds to the needs of followers and helps them accomplish goals, and they will better understand the importance of leadership as it relates to moving people and organizations to higher levels of performance. Facilitated by Bob Franco who has delivered this dynamic workshop to American Express and Novartis among other organizations.
Cultural Competency: Working with Diversity
Oscar Robles, Civic Engagement and Development, Citizen Schools—Newark.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Location: Ehinger Center 145
Time: 4:30-6:00 PM
The ability to work effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds is crucial to success in an increasingly diverse society. This workshop will help participants understand how perceived differences affect relationships. It will help them create successful environments for diverse groups and gain comfort discussing cultural differences.
Civic Engagement Awards & Showcase
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Location: Crawford Hall at the Ehinger Center
Time: 4:00 PM
Strong and vibrant communities depend on the contributions of individuals and groups committed to improving the world around them. The Civic Engagement Awards recognize and honor the contributions of the Drew community to the world beyond the university.
Past Events
Drew Day of Service at Union Beach
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Drew staff and faculty traveled to Union Beach, New Jersey, to assist with their recovery efforts. The Center for Civic Engagement organized what we hope to be the first of several Drew Days of Service to assist our Union Beach partners.
Life in a Jar Play
Friday, November 16, 2012
This play was based on the real life story of Irena Sendler, who is credited with saving the lives of 2,500 Jewish children during World War II.
Presentation on Grants Research & Writing
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The workshop addressed how grants from corporations and foundations really work, and the elements of a successful corporate and foundation relations program.
Understanding Group Dynamics
Thursday, November 8, 2012
This workshop shared the core tenants of group dynamics.
Strength & Significance of Diversity in the Workforce
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
This workshop covered everything from how companies succeed with diversity to understanding how to create a personal brand.
Hispanic 8th Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
In partnership with Morristown Neighborhood House, the Center for Civic Engagement hosted this celebration to honor individuals of Hispanic descent who have made valuable contributions to all aspects of American life including leadership in public service, business, the arts, education and civil rights.
Real Power… Real Change: How to Create Broad-Based Power for the Common Good
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
In this workshop, participants learned about analyzing power relationships to identify and influence decision makers and building collective power through relationships.
Cultural Competency in Volunteering Workshop- Working with Diverse Student Groups to Further Your and Their Academic Achievement
Wednesday, October 3
This workshop provided the students with a better understanding of how they, as individuals, view their own diversity, as well as equipped them with ways on how to navigate the differences of others, in order to promote a healthy learning environment.
Dress for Success
Saturday, September 29, 2012
2012 Power Walk for Dress for Success Morris County was a success. Drew Civic Scholars helped the event by setting up, cheering and directing walkers, and cleaning up.
Presidential Election Issues Forum & Voter Registration
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Drew Political Science Professors Patrick McGuinn and Philip Mundo discussed significant differences between President Obama and Governor Romney on these issues along with the political dynamics that are likely to affect the outcome of the election.
Madison Food Drive & Hunger Awareness Month
Friday-Saturday, September 14 & 15, 2012
Location: Drew Campus and Surrounding Madison Community
Drew Civic Scholars organized a food drive in support of the Community Foodbank of NJ. The Foodbank helps over 900,000 people with their food needs, distributing over 40 million pounds of food through 1,500 charities around the state on an annual basis.