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COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVES AT UCONN
Academic Service-Learning Service & Social Justice Focused
Student Organizations
“Service Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that
integrates meaningful community service with instruction Students interested in service and social justice issues can
and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic
responsibility, and strengthen communities.” -Carnegie Definition also join one of UConn’s numerous student organizations.
Some of these student organizations are UConnPIRG, Habitat
Academic courses and study abroad programs are now for Humanity, Red Cross Club, Eco Husky, Alpha Phi Omega,
incorporating a community service or internship component Amnesty International, and Idealists United.
to help you identify ways to positively impact our global society.
Check with specific academic departments or the Office of uconntact.uconn.edu
Public Engagement about the service-learning opportunities
that are available.
service-learning.uconn.edu
14 Ways to Get Involved Careers for the Common Good
(CCG) is a collaboration between CO, Center for Career
Development and the Human Rights Institute which promotes
socially responsible professional options for UConn students.
career.uconn.edu/careers-for-the-common-good
