Center for Public Impact

The Center for Public Impact is a gateway for faculty, students, and the community to access opportunities and resources and develop research, teaching, and partnership skills to impact our region and world.

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Faculty

Learn more about how to apply your expertise and passions in teaching and research to solve public problems
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Students

Learn more about how to make a difference in your community while enhancing your education
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Community

Learn more about how to collaborate for solutions while developing our students

Learn more about our programs and how to get involved

AMERICA READS - Make a difference in the lives of youth as a paid tutor in all subjects working with students in area schools and programs.

BG ALTERNATIVE BREAKS (bGAB) - Collaborate with communities experiencing social injustices by learning about, providing direct service for, and reflecting on a specific social issue during BGSU academic breaks.

BGSU BUILDS - Construct, fund-raise for, and coordinate builds in partnership with Habitat for Humanity while learning about housing and poverty-related issues.

BGSU ENDING HUNGER - Learn about local food insecurity resources or get involved in the movement to end hunger at BGSU, in the community, and globally by volunteering and raising awareness.

BGSU VOTES - Get help registering to vote, get information about elections and political engagement, or volunteer to register voters and encourage civic engagement.

MLK Jr. DAY OF SERVICE - Serve the local community on this holiday by making it a day on, not a day off.

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS - This event takes place each Fall semester. Find out how you can get involved on campus, study abroad, do research, get an internship, and much more!

Questions for the Center for Public Impact?

Awards and Recognition

Each year there are a variety of awards that recognize recipients for their contributions in community engagement, public impact research, and community-based teaching. 

Center for Public Impact

100 University Hall
419-372-9865
Fax: 419-372-5467
publicimpact@bgsu.edu

Hours: 8-5 Monday - Friday

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Carnegie Seal

BGSU was recognized as a Community Engaged University by the Carnegie Foundation in early 2015.

Current Opportunities

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America Reads Seeking Tutors

America Reads is currently seeking tutors for the Spring 2020 semester.  This is a great opportunity if you want to tutor kids and make an impact.
Apply to be a tutor

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Spring 2020 Mobile Food Pantries

The Mobile Food Pantry is sponsored by Food for Thought in Toledo and visits campus once per month. This event is open to any students, staff, faculty, or community members. We have fresh produce and nonperishable food as well as tips for eating healthy while on a limited budget. Upcoming Dates

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Apply to be a BGSU Votes Leader

The Campus Election Engagement Project is currently recruiting a Fellow to work with BGSU Votes to organize election, voting, and civic engagement events and activities for the Spring 2020 semester.
Learn more

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Take part in an Alternative Break

We are currently seeking participants for Spring Break 2020 trips.  These immersive community service trips empower participants to become active citizens to foster positive social change.
Apply Today

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MLK Jr. Day "Can"vass Food Drive

Volunteers are needed to donate food, canvass door to door collecting food, and sorting food on January 18 and 19, 2020.
Sign up to volunteer

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Attend a Workshop

Attend a professional development workshop sponsored by the Center for Public Impact on topics such as: Community-Based Learning Fundamentals, Reflection Techniques for Student Learning, Civic Topics, and more.
Learn more

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2020 Navajo Nation Trip

The Navajo Nation is the largest Native American reservation in the United States, covering parts of what is now Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. and Navajo (Dine) has the most speakers of any Native American language in the US. The two-week camping and experiential trip is planned for May 17-31, 2020, anticipated cost is $800, includes all transportation, food, lodging, events. Graduate students, international students, and community members are particularly welcome.   Questions? Contact Chris Frey at cjfrey@bgsu.edu

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Voter Registration Training

Are you planning to register voters for the upcoming election?  Want to know all the rules and laws you must follow?  Then this training is perfect for you.  Join BGSU Votes and the Wood County Board of Elections on Sunday, February 2 from 3-4 pm in University Hall 111.  This is a great way to get members of your group trained to register voters.
RSVP at bgsuvotes@bgsu.edu

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State of the Region

Register for the upcoming State of the Region coordinated by the BGSU Center for Regional Development. 

  • Developing Tomorrow's Workforce by Embracing and Investing in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
  • Monday, March 2, 2020
  • 8 am
  • Hilton Garden Inn, Levis Commons, Perrysburg, Ohio
Register