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Dwight Giles to be Guest Speaker at Community Engagement Awards
Dr. Dwight E. Giles, Jr., professor of higher education at the University of
Coinciding with the Third Annual Community Engagement Symposium, the Awards Luncheon will be held in Room 111 of the
Giles is also a senior associate at the New England
A former faculty member at Vanderbilt
The Awards will feature the community engagement contributions and achievements of community partners, individual students, student organizations, faculty, and academic units.
The Awards Committee was composed of Dr. Carter Winkle – chair, Dr. Adam Dean, Dr. Tisa McGhee, Dr. Jeffrey Ritter, Karen Stalnaker, and Dr. David Wolf.
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Registration for March 30 Symposium in Progress
Registration for Barry University’s Third Annual Community Engagement Symposium is in progress. The symposium will be held on March 30 on Barry’s main campus in
The symposium agenda consists of a short opening session set for 9 a.m., two seminar/workshops by the lead presenter, and two concurrent sessions featuring peer-reviewed presentations. The poster session will coincide with the symposium’s lunch period, noon–1:15 p.m.; however, the posters will be on display from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Andreas 112.
Dr. Dwight E. Giles, Jr., professor of higher education at the University
CCSI Director Dr. Glenn Bowen is chair of the Symposium Committee. Other members of the committee are Dr. Rosa Borgen; Dr. M. Leigh Broxton Bragg; Dr. Priva Fischweicher; Dr. Nickesia Gordon, proposal review chair; Valerie Scott, poster session coordinator; and Sambra Zaoui.
For additional information regarding registration, contact Alicia Santos in the CCSI at asantos@barry.edu or 305-899-3696.
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CCSI Recognizes Students for Commitment to Peace
Alana Hardy, Selena Pierre Jacques, and Sha’novia Warren recently went out of their way to be kind to others on campus and in the wider community. Each wanted to be “a model of ethical behavior, integrity, and good citizenship.”
Hardy, Jacques, and Warren had taken the Peace Pledge. At the start of Barry’s 40 Days of Peace observance, each student pledged “to treat others with the respect with which I wish to be treated … and to contribute in any way I can to create the ‘beloved community’ envisioned by Dr. King,” the late civil rights leader.
Among the dozens of students who signed the Peace Pledge, six stood out. That’s because they each performed an act of peace every day for 40 days, documenting what they did and how they felt.
Besides Hardy, Jacques, and Warren, there were two other Barry students – Paola Montenegro and Quayneshia Smith – and a
“It’s a good thing Christian made me sign up so I could be part of this event,” Darring said. “I look forward to participating in future CCSI initiatives. I love what you all are doing and the fact that I can be a community member and don’t have to be a Barry student to participate.”
All six students received certificates and souvenirs from the Center for Community Service Initiatives (CCSI) during the closing ceremony for 40 Days of Peace, held at the Peace Pole in front of the Cor Jesu Chapel on Barry’s main campus in Miami Shores.
Those in attendance heard event organizer Andres Quevedo thank the students for living up to the pledge. Quevedo, a CCSI program coordinator, also urged the students to maintain their commitment to peace and to remain good role models even after they graduate.
Barry University observed 40 Days of Peace from January 18, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, to February 26. Students were encouraged to sign the Peace Pledge and to perform daily acts of peace recommended by Service for Peace, a national organization that has played a leadership role in promoting King’s vision of the “beloved community.”
On the list were the following acts of peace: “Cease all negative words about or towards other people”; “Honestly and genuinely compliment two strangers”; “Say thank you to at least two people”; and “Take a deep breath if you’re angry, and wait to speak more peacefully.” Also on the list were these three suggestions: “Perform one random act of kindness”; “Help a stranger in need”; and “Let go of a grudge.”
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Barry Group Spends Spring Break in Haiti
A small group from Barry made a big impact in Haiti during Spring Break.
The nine-member group of students and faculty were in Haiti’s Northwest Department with Amor En Acción, a lay missionary group of the Archdiocese of Miami. There, as part of Barry’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB), they began building a partnership between
The group met with local leaders addressing health and education issues. They also facilitated activities at Nan Palan and Menvyel, much to the delight of the village children.
Dr. Mureen Shaw, assistant professor of nursing, and Dr. Sean Buckreis, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, were there specifically to explore avenues for the Schools of Nursing and Education to develop engagement opportunities with community partners in Port-de-Paix.
The students who chose the poverty-stricken Haitian villages over the sun-drenched beaches and other hot spots for Spring Break were Marissa Herod, Verronika Laguerre, Ana Miranda, Paola Montenegro, Luis Diaz Quilotte, Quayneshia Smith, and Courtney Webb.
Founded by Dr. Alicia Marill, associate professor of theology and director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, Amor En Acción has been working with local bishops of Haiti and the
A second ASB trip took students and staff to New Orleans.
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Forum to Draw Attention to Rising Sea Levels in South Florida
“Rising Seas in South Florida: How Far and How Fast?” That’s the topic of the next forum in the Deliberative Dialogue Series, scheduled for April 5, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., in the Events Room of the Landon Student Union on Barry’s main campus in Miami
The Center for Community Service Initiatives (CCSI) organizes the Deliberative Dialogue Series to bring stakeholders together to work towards a common understanding of social issues, identify practical solutions, and promote workable public policy.
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to participate in the forum on April 5.
For further information, contact CCSI Associate Director Courtney Berrien at cberrien@barry.edu or 305-899-4017.
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Faculty Learning Community Meeting Scheduled for March 16
The Faculty Learning Community for Engaged Scholarship (FLC) will meet for a seminar on Wednesday, March 16, from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m., in Adrian 208.
Sr. Michelle Fernandez, SCTJM, principal of St. Mary’s Cathedral
Founded in 1939, St. Mary’s Cathedral
The FLC meeting is open to all faculty members. For further information, contact Dr. Pamela Hall, FLC facilitator, at phall@barry.edu.
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Organization Seeks Support for April 30 Event in Broward County
March for Babies Day is April 30. More than 5,000 community members are expected to participate, and the event is expected to raise $1 million.
Organized by the March of Dimes Broward Division, March for Babies will take place at NovaSoutheastern University in Davie. According to the organizers, the proceeds will “benefit all babies – those born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive.”
Each year in Florida, one out of nine babies is born premature. March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health, spends 76 percent of the money raised from March for Babies on research and support programs. The March of Dimes Broward Division is seeking volunteers for the day of the event. Volunteers will assist during one of two shifts, 6 a.m.–noon or 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Each volunteer will be assigned to the Kids Corner, Spirit Stop, Champions Club, Main Stage, Family Tent, Photo Zones, Start Line, Finish Line, Registration Information, Food Court, or First Aid.
For further information, contact Liz James in the Center for Community Service Initiatives (CCSI) at ljames@barry.edu or 305-899-3728.
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Internships Available from International Organization
International Service Learning (ISL) is calling for applications for its pilot internship program. The organization has announced that placements are available in a variety of locations and professional fields, including healthcare, education, agriculture, marketing, and communications.
Internship placements range from one to six months. Fees begin at $3,395 and include lodging, food, ground transportation, program costs, and individual support.
Currently, internships are available in Nicaragua. According to ISL, additional internships will soon be offered in
“For 22 years ISL has provided short-term service-learning trips of the highest quality,” the organization said in a statement. “We are excited to provide our volunteers with opportunities to further extend their travel, service, and learning through immersive internship opportunities. We see international internships as an opportunity for individuals to develop their professional, intercultural, and language skills, all while assisting organizations that are doing important work in host countries.”
ISL provides interns with pre-departure training on the host culture and familiarize them with the in-country support available. The organization also provides interns with post-internship support for physical, mental, and emotional health.
Students interested in a global internship placement with ISL are asked to submit their applications as soon as possible.
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CCSI Newsletter
Posted On : March 14, 2016
