Critical Issues in Leadership
Throughout the academic year there are numerous opportunities for student organizations, College departments, and the greater Rochester community to collaborate on a variety of projects. The Critical Issues in Leadership series, launched with the 2005 Critical Issues in Leadership: Urban Education, provides a framework for these groups to collaborate and explore challenges and central issues facing communities in the United States and around the world. Each program is coordinated by a committee of interested organizations and typically includes service activities, discussions with community leaders, and opportunities to discover additional engagement opportunities.
For more information about these days or information on how your organization can participate, contact the Rochester Center for Community Leadership.
Be the Change Day
Formerly the National Gandhi Day of Service, this day is part of a nationwide effort to educate students about their important role as future community leaders. After a day of service at local agencies there will be an Indian buffet dinner celebration with remarks by Hanif Abdul-Wahid, local activist and community liaison to neighborhood initiatives. Sponsored by ADITI, Sigma Beta Rho, Charles Drew Pre-Health Society, Interfaith Chapel, and the Rochester Center for Community Leadership.
UR the Vote
A critical issues and service day devoted to civic engagement and voter mobilization. Activities will include voter registration and a workshop featuring local and national government officials.
Days of Thanksgiving
With a focus on hunger and poverty these days will include a campus food drive, service at local agencies, and a discussion led by community leaders working on a variety of service and justice issues.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Through a week of on and off-campus activities this series will celebrate the legacy of Dr. King's messages of tolerance, justice, and community activism. Programs include service opportunities with local school children, workshops and performances with the local art community, and speeches by local and national figures.
2005 Critical Issues in Leadership: Urban Education
Women in Rochester Day
Devoted to exploring women's issues in the Rochester community this day will include service activities that focus on non-profit organizations providing services for women and families.
Earth Day
In addition to the annual community clean-up activities held each spring this day will also include environmental teach-ins, informational tables, demonstrations from University of Rochester organizations, prizes, raffles and local bands.