Zoom Cafe: The Changing Landscape of Performing Arts Local performing arts experts will discuss the impact the past year's events have had on their industry, along with any changes that could be beneficial to the future of the performing arts in the NKY/ Cincinnati area. Margaret McGurk- Moderator Kim Popa- Director of Pones Dance Academy J.R. Cassidy- Music and Executive Director of KSO Kimberly Best- Executive Director of The Carnegie Alecia Kintner- President & CEO of Artswave When: Tues. April 27th from 6 pm- 7:30 pm Where: Zoom- register at nkyforum.org

You are invited to join us this summer for: PEN TO PAPER WRITING RETREAT A retreat focused on preparing scholars to publish their community-engaged work.  Pen to Paper is an academic writing retreat designed to provide time, space, and resources to guide faculty, professional staff, graduate students, and community partners working on manuscripts related to service-learning and community engagement - at every stage of the publishing process. Pen to Paper 2021 will bring writers, editors, and coaches together in a cost-effective, safe way throughout the summer. Next month, the virtual retreat will kick off with an opening plenary workshop and continue throughout the summer months, concluding in early August 2021. Pen to Paper 2021 will include: 2 facilitated half-day workshops Facilitated, cohort-based writing meetings occurring every 2 or 3 weeks—organized based on the availability of participants Four exclusive webinars with editors of the leading community engagement publications Individualized feedback from a senior Retreat facilitator on your scholarly project Access to...

When: Tuesday, May 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. (EST) Who: Robert K. Wallace What: More details to come shortly. Where: Online via Zoom - a link will be sent to you before the event Register: https://nku.eventsair.com/sixatsix/tickets/Site/Register

Black Business Activism in the Mid-Twentieth Century South When:Tuesday, May 18 from 6-7:30 p.m. (EST) Who:Brandon K. Winford What:Lecture will discuss John Hervey Wheeler's leadership as a bank president and civil rights lawyer in the mid-twentieth-century South. It will especially highlight his activism and interest in fulfilling the ideals of New South prosperity through an emphasis on black economic power and full citizenship. Where:Online via Zoom - a link will be sent to you before the event Register: https://nku.eventsair.com/sixatsix/tickets/Site/Register

In response to the uncertainties brought on by COVID virus, the Eastern, Midwestern, and Western Campus Compact Consortia each are moving their regional conferences to a one-day virtual convening open to participants across all three regions. The overarching theme for the three days is Full Participation, with a specific focus on “Resilience and Responsibility for Racial and Environmental Justice.” Stay tuned for details!

“Organization Development for an Engaged Campus: Assessing Narratives and Architecture to Direct Future Change" With Dr. Jamilah Ducar Executive Director of the Engaged Campus, University of Pittsburgh Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:30 - 11:00 am PT / 12:30 - 2:00 pm ET Dissertation Dish is an ongoing webinar series and a collaboration between the International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE), Imagining America, and LEAD California (formerly California Campus Compact). Each Dissertation Dish will highlight quality emerging research in the field of service learning and community engagement by providing a platform for recent doctoral degree recipients to share their work more broadly. REGISTER HERE

We've got a tremendous slate of workshop presenters this year, but don't just take our word for it. Check out our workshops listing! Have you registered for the IMPACT Conference?  Today is perfect day to take advantage of our early bird registration rates that end Jan. 31. You won't want to miss out on this year's conference! Use code "EARLYBIRD" for a reduced rate of  $220 per person (up to 9).  Register for IMPACT 2023 today! For information on group discount codes of 10+ registrants or any other registration questions, please reach out to IMPACT Conference Coordinators Kate and Amy at coordinator@impactconference.org. Be sure to select apply the "EARLYBIRD" code on the first page. Hotel Information Still looking for a place to stay? We've got a variety of local options to check out! Hotel UMass (Campus Hotel) 1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01003 2/23: $149 and 2/24-25: $179.   Please note all rates below are estimated standard rates (as of 1/6) and subject to change.   Courtyard Marriott  423 Russell St, Hadley, MA 01035 Standard rate: 2/23 $156 2/24-25:...

It’s that time of year again! I want to extend an invitation to you to the 34th Annual National Service-Learning Conference®. The conference is the largest gathering of youth and adults who are dedicated to improving their schools and communities through service-learning!    As attendees of the International Service-Learning Forum, I know that you value service-learning as an important tool in developing civically-engaged youth. As we continue to see our education system politicized, leaning into the tools that can empower youth to create positive change is more important than ever! The National Service-Learning Conference is a place where youth and adults learn and teach together - where students are empowered to embrace service-learning as an opportunity to Serve. Learn. Change the world.®    We’re giving out a special discount to those who attended the International Service-Learning Forum! Use this code: Forum50 to get $50 off your registration when you check out!    We hope you will join us in Nashville...