Community Engagement Coalition
The Community Engagement Coalition promotes undergraduate leadership at Northwestern by convening and supporting student-led organizations committed to local civic engagement and community service. The Coalition provides a collaborative space for confronting local social justice issues through student group collaboration in partnership with the local community.
2023 -2024 Coalition Meeting Dates:
- Wednesday, October 11th , 5-6:30 pm in the 104 Big Ten Room of Norris
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Monday, November 13th, 5-6:30 pm in the 203 Lake Room of Norris
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Monday, January 22nd, 5-6:30 pm in the 104 Big Ten Room of Norris
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Monday, April 1st, 12-1 pm in the 104 Big Ten Room of Norris
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Thursday, May 9th, 5-6:30 pm in the 104 Big Ten Room of Norris
Community Engagement Coalition affiliated student groups commit to send a contingency of 2-3 student leaders from their leadership team to participate in one meeting per quarter. Coalition meetings focus on networking, exploring issues of ethical engagement, hearing from local community leaders and discussing programming collaborations and community concerns.
Student organizations recognized as Coalition members will receive priority in regards to campus resources offered by the Leadership Development and Community Engagement Office (i.e. special grant funds, invitations to dinners with guest speakers, access to local social justice education events and trainings)
Any questions can be directed to daniella.feijoo@northwestern.edu.
The Coalition recently hosted a series of virtual interviews with community and campus leaders on the topic of community engagement. The interviews, facilitated by Flannery Cusick '21 and Alex Moore '21, are designed to help Northwestern students learn about and from local leaders.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COALITION FOUNDATION SERIES
Understanding the Campus / Community Relationship
Video: Interview with Shayla Butler, Neighborhood and Community Relations
Introduction to the Reparations Movement in Evanston
Video: Interview with Robin Rue Simmons, Alderwoman
Equity in Evanston Schools
Video: Interview with Devon Alexander, District 65 Manager of Equity and Diversity
Being a Social Change Agent / What Does Community Partnership Look Like
Video: Interview with Michele Rogers, Director of Chicago Partnerships for Kellogg
Welcome to Evanston / Anti-Racist Work and Action in Evanston
Video: Kemone Hendricks, Evanston Present and Future