The Office of Service-Learning Community Partnership Series

These discussion-based programs bring community partners to campus to talk about their work as well as the needs of their organization and clients. These sessions are designed to assist faculty, staff, and students in learning more about potential issues, needs, and partners in the community and to stimulate creative thinking about service-learning courses.

All events held in The Center for Teaching and Learning, 201 University Hall

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Getting Involved with Nonprofits
Megan Meyer, Program Director, The Center for Nonprofit Resources
In our community, we have a wealth of very important and worthwhile charitable organizations. Over time, our community's needs and opportunities change. Nonprofit organizations have emerged and grown in large numbers to address these issues head-on. Many seek help with capacity and sustainability - the kind of support they need to achieve their missions. The Center is dedicated to ensuring that nonprofit organizations in our region have the information, resources and support required to operate in an efficient and effective manner. This program will discuss various ways you can make a difference in your community by becoming involved with nonprofit agencies. We will discuss different ways to volunteer and intern with local organizations.
Center for Non-Profit Resources Presentation (.ppt)
Center for Non-Profit Resources Website

Wednesday, March 4, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PathStone: Connecting You to Opportunities
Manuela Pena, Dir. Special Programs/Domestic Violence Services, PathStone
Formerly known as Rural Opportunities, Inc, our new name and tagline, PathStone: Connecting You to Opportunities now reflects the geographic areas serviced by Rural Opportunities. PathStone represents all of the services and communities we now serve and affirms our rural roots and service to farm workers. We provide pathways to empower individuals and families to accomplish goals that will open doors to opportunities. PathStone has the professional expertise and comprehensive resources to help make dreams a reality, and is committed to helping people move toward self-sufficiency. PathStone promotes social justice through programs and advocacy.
PathStone Website

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
11:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce
Earlene Kilpatrick, Director, Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce
The BG Chamber of Commerce is an organization uniting business, manufacturing, professional firms, non-profit organizations and government entities; creating a unique central organization working to improve business and economic development while building a stronger community. Join Earlene Kilpatrick to discuss the economy, its impact on business, and BGSU partnership possibilities.
Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Workshop (.ppt)
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Website

To REGISTER, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 419-372-6898 or ctl@bgsu.edu.

For program details, contact: Office of Service-Learning
Bowling Green State University
305-A University Hall
419.372.9287
SLBGSU@bgsu.edu