The Center forPeace and Global Citizenship
Ongoing Opportunities
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Economic Botany Field Study
Dates: March 6-15, 2020
Application Deadline: September 29, 2019Students in Bio 118/318 "Economic Botany" study the intersection of botanical, social, and cultural history in Trinidad and Tobago with Assistant Professor Jonathan Wilson. Over spring break, the course travels to Trinidad and Tobago to meet with experts at local organizations including Asa Wright Nature Centre and Green Market Santa Cruz.
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FCNL Spring Lobby Weekend
Dates: March 28-31, 2020
Application Deadline: TBAIn collaboration with the Quaker Affairs Office, each spring a cohort of Haverford students is selected to participate in this changemakers conference in Washington, DC. Participants receive in-depth policy briefings, training on effective lobbying, and practice advocacy techniques. The 2018 conference theme is immigration. Photo by Jennifer Domenick.
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GMHC Spring Break
Dates: TBA
Application Deadline: TBALed by students in AIDS Service Network, this is a week-long volunteer engagement in New York City at the country's leading AIDS care, prevention, and advocacy organization. Participants attend information sessions with department heads, pack safe-sex kits for distribution, and investigate the complex history of the AIDS epidemic through readings and film screenings.
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High Rocks Fall Break
Dates: Fall Break
Application Deadline September 22, 2019High Rocks Educational Corporation is an award-winning organization in Hillsboro, WV that educates, empowers, and inspires young people to lead active lives and to work towards the long-term betterment of their community. This annual fall break program gives Haverford students an opportunity to connect with the High Rocks community and engage in programs that support the organization's work.
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White Privilege Conference
Dates: April 1-4, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona
Application Deadline: TBAThis conference examines challenging concepts of privilege and oppression and offers solutions and team building strategies to work toward a more equitable world. Co-sponsored by the Office of Quaker Affairs.