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5 Resources for Understanding Hidden Histories, Present Power, and The Challenge of Thanksgiving
By Eric Hartman As the United States approaches a holiday that hides a brutal history and ignores contemporary injustices, below are five resources to move more deeply into understanding indigenous past and present. For broader insights on power, privilege, and … Continue reading
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Questions at the Heart of Engineering for Development
By Nora Pillard Reynolds I grab the handlebar in the back of the pickup truck to steady myself as we jolt along unpaved roads in the mountains of Nicaragua. I listen as my friend and project director, Junior, describes a … Continue reading
The Economy of Global Service Learning and the Problem of Silence
By Cynthia Toms “…Privilege is not visible to its holder; it is merely there, a part of the world, a way of life, simply the way things are. Others have a lack, an absence, a deficiency.” (Wildman, S., & Davis, … Continue reading
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Assessing Impact in Global Engagements and Awareness Raising… and Considering the Neoliberal Challenge: Resources & Teasers
By Eric Hartman The International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement met for its annual conference in early November. I was fortunate to be part of a few presentations with colleagues who are advancing our understanding of Community … Continue reading
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Remembering the “Why”
In a reflective guest post, Northeastern University’s Lori Gardinier (PhD, MSW) challenges us to clarify WHY we engage in global service-learning. She couples clear-eyed realism, “some student projects have measurable impact and others are dead on arrival,” with idealistic hope … Continue reading
Chronicle of Higher Ed: “Some Global Health Programs Let Students Do Too Much, Too Soon” - Related Resources
From Monday’s Chronicle of Higher Education: “Over the past decade, the number of American students in health fields going abroad has nearly tripled, with many opting for programs that take them out of the classroom and into clinics and hospitals. … Continue reading
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