Bridging the Gap - Page 2 of 11 - A blog from the Center for Community Engagement

Douglass Leadership House: The Ella Baker Project (Community Engagement Pillar)

December 15, 2023

As the Season of giving continues, the Center of Community Engagement would like to highlight some more initiatives organized and led by students at the University of Rochester. The…

The Refugee Student Alliance Gives back to Refugees In Rochester

November 7, 2023

In the spirit of giving and service, the Center of Community Engagement would like to highlight the work that students have done this semester at the University of Rochester. In…

Supporting Higher Education for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: The Rochester Education Justice Initiative’s Efforts and the Importance of Community Engagement

It’s confusing enough for the average high school senior to navigate choosing the right college, filling out long application forms, and figuring out how to access financial aid or student…

LEAP: Promoting Play-Based Learning for Rochester City School Students

Learning and Experiencing at Play (LEAP) is a valuable learning opportunity for kindergarten through 4th grade city school students. It provides a unique and engaging environment that fosters creativity and…

Community Engagement Fair 2023

On Thursday, February 2nd, the Center of Community Engagement hosted a Community Engagement Fair in partnership with the Students’ Association Government, iZone, and the Rochester Youth Year (RYY) program. Organizing…

In Pursuit of Liberty and Justice for All

January 8, 2021

We in the Center for Community Engagement were distraught by the invasion of the Capitol building and the congressional offices earlier this week, yet we’re not surprised. This was the logical conclusion and even the…

Our Work Here is Not Finished

The death of George Floyd in police custody last week, and the ensuing outrage that has been expressed in communities around the country—including here in Rochester this past weekend–demand that…

Community-Engaged Course Development Grant Spotlight: Moving Memories, DAN 247

November 15, 2019

RCCL Course Development Grant Summary of Moving Memories, DAN 247, Spring 2019 Submitted by Anne Harris Wilcox, Program of Dance and Movement It is my great pleasure to share the…

Moving Memories – A Community-Engaged Course

February 27, 2019

Ellen Tomer Baker facilitated a discussion on eldercare and practical aspects of engaging with senior adults with students in DAN 249 Moving Memories in early February. Ellen focused on issues…

Student Spotlight: Rachel Tse

January 28, 2019

Hometown: Hong Kong Class Year: 2022 Majors/Minors: Double Major in Business and English Your UR activities other than working here? 1st Gen Society, Students Helping Honduras What has been your…