Center for Civic Engagement & Learning at CWRU

Looking for a meaningful career? CCEL is hiring a full-time Coordinator to manage overall office functions; connect students to civic engagement opportunities; and coordinate community service fairs, blood drives, and non-partisan voter registration. Bachelor's degree required plus one year of experience or your equivalent experience through undergraduate involvement qualifies! Apply soon; applications reviewed on a rolling basis. See all the details: http://employment.case.edu (in Search Jobs box, enter: 12615).

Registration is now open for CCEL Saturday of Service! Less than three weeks away - Saturday, April 13, 2024! We would love to see you there - register on CampusGroups! Work with great organizations including Cleveland Kids' Book Bank, Kids Against Hunger Cleveland, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Hunger Network, Family Promise of Greater Cleveland, Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation, Cleveland Hope Lodge and more! https://community.case.edu/CCEL/rsvp_boot?id=2252665

Winter in Cleveland: Ice Skating at Wade Oval Darker days and chilly temperatures have you feeling gloomy? Layer up and beat the winter blues by immersing yourself in all that Clevleand has to offer—from ice skating to snow tubing and more, there’s plenty to keep you busy when it’s cold outside. In the weeks leading up to winter break, we...

SVP’s FastPitch Showcase: Centering People & Possibility! Connect with local nonprofit leaders as they share their organizations' missions and personal passion for what's possible. Join us for this FREE online event–listen to nonprofits’ stories, spread the word, & give to ones that spark your passion! SVP’s FastPitch Showcase is 12/7, 6-7 pm, via Zoom. Learn more & register here: svpcle.org/fastpitch

What is FastPitch? SVP’s FastPitch program supports nonprofit leaders as they craft their stories and share them with the community. The program provides coaching, connections, exposure & donations for their organizations.

CWRU recognized for voter participation in 2020 presidential election Case Western Reserve University’s Center for Civic Engagement and Learning (CCEL) was recognized as a 2021 gold seal award winner in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge at its virtual awards ceremony Nov. 8. The award is in recognition of the university’s voter participation rate in the 2020 p...

Check out 'Advocacy 101 with CWRU Alums' this Mon 11/15 from 6-7:15pm, hosted by the CCEL Exec Council:

"Advocacy 101 with CWRU Alums" Interested in advocacy? Want to learn more about how to make change on issues of concern to you? Join a virtual panel of Case Western Reserve University alumni for a discussion spotlighting advocacy as a form of civic engagement that contributes to social change.  Attendees will hear alumni perspec...

Applications are now open for Cleveland Leadership Center’s Accelerate 2022: Citizens Make Change, presented in partnership with Citizens. Accelerate is a civic pitch competition that gives individuals an opportunity to bring their community-focused ideas to life. Anyone with an idea to make Greater Cleveland a better place to work, live, play, or visit can apply. The overall winner receives $5,000 and the remaining five finalists wins $2,000 to help launch their idea. Ideas with a technology component can win additional $3,500 in the Technovation Competition. Apply by 12/3!

What Are the Pitch Categories at Accelerate? Apply to pitch ideas for Authentic CLE Experiences, Economic Prosperity, Education, Health, Quality of Life, Social Change & Technovation.

CCEL’s Fall Social Change Series!
In collaboration with campus and community partners, the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning’s (CCEL) Social Change Series spotlights different forms of civic engagement that contribute to social change, such as community service, advocacy, philanthropy, political involvement, and social responsibility. The CWRU community is invited to join for both hands-on projects and educational events to learn social change tools to apply to causes you care about:

- Explore post-graduate service opportunities with eight gap year providers at Bridging the Gap: Explore Gap Year Opportunities on Friday, November 5 from 12:45 to 2 p.m. via Zoom. Register here: https://cglink.me/2cS/r1355225

- Join CCEL for two Fall Saturday of Service options this year on November 6 and November 13 to engage alongside other CWRU students in on and off-campus service projects throughout the day. Get more info here: https://cglink.me/2cS/r1353308

- Hear from student organization leaders about social responsibility practices you can apply to your daily life (while enjoying a sweet treat!) at Social Responsibility and Shakes on Friday, November 12 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. in Thwing 201. Register here: https://cglink.me/2cS/r1355761

- Hear from a panel of dedicated CWRU alumni advocates about their advice when advocating for social change at Advocacy 101 with CWRU Alums on Monday, November 15 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. via Zoom. Register here: https://cglink.me/2cS/r1355783

- Learn from CWRU staff and student organizations fundraising tips to apply to causes you care about at Philanthropy 101 on Friday, November 19 from 12:45 to 2 p.m. in Nord 400. Register here: https://cglink.me/2cS/r1355886

Today is the November 2, 2021 General Election 🎉Polls are open today from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. To confirm your polling location, visit www.443vote.us.

Remember, voters can call the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE with any voting questions or issues. Trained hotline volunteers are on standby waiting to help. ✅

Election day is 4 days away! If you're not Voting Early (https://cglink.me/2cS/r1347012), get a ride with CCEL on Election Day! CCEL vans will transport CWRU students to off-campus polling locations on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2. Click here https://cglink.me/2cS/r1348994 for more details and register for a time that works for your schedule!

Celebrate Vote Early Day! Worried about making it to the polls for Election Day on November 2? You can vote EARLY! Travel with CWRU student Voting Outreach Team members from campus via the RTA Health Line bus to vote early or drop off your absentee ballot at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Sign up for a date and time that works for you!
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2021 Early Voting - Center for Civic Engagement & Learning You can vote EARLY!

TODAY!

A resident-led group called the Informative Action Committee held an event called Lift Every Voice and Vote on October 2nd on 116th & Buckeye. Local artists unveiled a mural and local artists performed. Watch a recap of the event (https://youtu.be/1FUNKk6q7lc) and be sure to stop by the mural on 116 & Buckeye to see the mural. Thank you all partners and creatives for joining us for this great event!

Lift Every Voice and Vote

Watch the Cleveland Mayoral Debate at https://www.ideastream.org/debate TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m.
To help inform voters, Ideastream Public Media, in partnership with The City Club of Cleveland, will present the general election debate with the two Cleveland mayoral candidates. The debate will feature the voices of Clevelanders on the issues that matter in their neighborhoods and communities, including economic development, infrastructure and the role of the arts. Clevelanders can submit suggestions for questions for the candidates in English or in Spanish at ideastream.org/election2021.

Cleveland Mayoral Debate: Voters First (Bibb vs. Kelley) After months of campaigning, two candidates remain of the seven who faced off in the September primary election: Justin M. Bibb, a nonprofit executive, and Kevin J. Kelley, president of Cleveland City Council. On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Clevelanders will have a chance to cast their votes for thei...

Join Ballotpedia today at 1 p.m. ET for a live Twitter Chat to learn about how to prepare to vote down your ballot & be - whether you’re voting this November in local Cleveland elections or next year! 🗳

There’s an election in Cleveland? YUP 👍
You’re registered to vote and plan on voting? YUP 👍
Do you know HOW and WHEN you’re going to cast your vote? NOPE 👎
Today, for 🗳, take some time to develop your own voting plan and help your community do the same. Be . Don’t leave it up to chance! We’ve got more info, tools and resources to get prepared on our website here: https://case.edu/studentlife/civicengagement/resources/elections-and-voter-resources!

Millions of Americans will vote by mail, whether it’s this Nov or next year! Being means you:
⭐️Vote at your convenience
⭐️Take your time with your choices
⭐️Avoid polling location crowds
Is vote by mail right for you? Learn more at nationalvotereducationweek.org 🗳

Ohio Voter Registration Deadline is TODAY, October 4!
Stop by the CCEL office (First floor of the Tink, #165) or the CWRU Votes table in the Tink Atrium TODAY, 10/4 from 2:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to get registered to vote by the Ohio registration deadline! We'll deliver forms to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections before the deadline!

Did you know if you live on or near campus, you can register to vote in Ohio and vote in upcoming Cleveland area local elections this November?

Celebrating National Voter Registration Day! Cleveland VOTES Cuyahoga County Board of Elections

🇺🇸 It’s National Voter Registration Day! The Center for Civic Engagement & Learning and students from CWRU Votes will be in Thwing until 2:30 p.m. today—Tuesday, Sept. 28—to help you:

🔹Register to vote
🔹Request an absentee ballot
🔹Find your voting location

Not able to make it today? Visit CCEL’s voting resources website to learn more: https://case.edu/studentlife/civicengagement/resources/elections-and-voter-resources

National Voter Registration Day is TOMORROW, September 28, are you registered?
Stop by our table in the Thwing Atrium Tuesday, 9/28 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to celebrate National Voter Registration Day with free snacks.

We can help you:
- Register to Vote
- Request an Absentee Ballot
- Find your Polling Location
Additionally, all members of the CWRU campus community can use case.turbovote.org, an online resource that enables them to get all the materials they need to register to vote, update their voter information, and/or request an absentee ballot—all in a few minutes (regardless of state).

Hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning's Voting Outreach Team!

Over 200 students in CCEL's Civic Engagement Scholars program are participating in special tours this week hosted by The Sculpture Center (near campus) to visit the powerful "Crossroads: Still We Rise" art exhibit. The exhibit is free and on display through this Sat 9/25. It uses augmented reality (AR) and visual arts to explore “the forgotten or overwritten histories of Cleveland and its effects on race and neighborhoods.” There are AR visuals on display both at The Sculpture Center and at different community assets throughout six Cleveland neighborhoods. Be sure to check out the exhibit and to follow The Sculpture Center for other upcoming shows: https://sculpturecenter.org/crossroads/

Save the Date for CCEL's Community Service Fair is this Friday, 9/24!

CCEL will be hosting the Community Service Fair in the Thwing Ballroom on Friday, September 24 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Explore volunteer opportunities with 20 nonprofit organizations. Open to all CWRU students, staff, and faculty to drop in and learn more about opportunities! Check out who's coming here: https://cglink.me/2cS/r1240530!

CCEL Serves Pop-up: Assisting with Projects at a Local Shelter this Saturday, September 18 (two shifts available)!
The Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry men's shelter has constructed wooden “pods” for bunk beds to increase social distance. Volunteers will help complete the final steps on the pods which includes applying a fire retardant and sealant on the wood and some light sanding of edges. Masks are required.

There are two shifts available; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 12:30 to 4 p.m., which includes travel time in a CCEL van. For more information and to register for a time, click here: https://cglink.me/2cS/r1258184.

Looking to get more involved in your community this year? Become a Civic Engagement Scholar through the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning at CWRU!

✅ Develop a deeper understanding of community issues.
✅ Become more connected to communities surrounding CWRU.
✅ Participate in meaningful civic engagement experiences.

Both undergraduate and graduate students of all years are eligible to enroll. Deadline is Sept. 19: https://case.edu/studentlife/civicengagement/community-service/civic-engagement-scholars

The Saturday Tutoring Program provides free tutoring to northeast Ohio youth in Grades 1st-12th on a variety of subjects on Saturdays from 9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Church of the Covenant on-campus (11205 Euclid Ave). Program dates are September 11-November 20 (excluding 10/16). Volunteer tutors arrive at 9 a.m. for training on their first date of attending the program (tutors are welcome to join in any date during the semester, although regular participation is valuable in building relationships with the youth).

Enter the building through the main entrance, and complete this registration form (https://form.jotform.com/212305110948144) before your first tutoring date. Masks are required to be worn on site at all times, and being vaccinated against COVID-19 is strongly recommended. You will be matched to tutor a youth 1-on-1 or in small groups. Additional details are available online at saturdaytutoring.org/ or students can contact [email protected] with questions.

The Saturday Tutoring Progam The Saturday Tutoring Program provides free tutoring services for students in grades 1-12 in Greater Cleveland. The program occurs in an environment of mutual learning and respect to help students achieve their academic goals.