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VISTA Spotlight Series: Anna Johnson & Warren Wilson College
Our third spotlight is Anna Johnson, the NC Hunger Corps VISTA serving at Warren Wilson College (WWC) in the Community Engagement Office. Anna is an alumna of Warren Wilson, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Policy…
VISTA Spotlight Series: Kieran Layne & UNC Asheville/Marvelous Math Club
Today, we are spotlighting NC Afterschool Corps VISTA Kieran Layne, affectionately called “Wolfie” by the student Leaders with whom he works. Kieran is currently serving at UNC Asheville (UNCA) and focusing his service on building the capacity of the Marvelous Math Club (MMC)…
Fourth Annual Writing Retreat Supports Community Engaged Scholars Across The State
As an early career faculty member at East Carolina University, Jennie Ann Cole strives to balance her teaching and research on community engagement in health and human performance. One of the challenges she faces is finding time to dedicate to writing.
VISTA Spotlight Series: Elly Thompson & Duke University
Our first spotlight is on NC Afterschool Corps member Elly Thompson and her host site the Duke University Office of Durham and Community Affairs. As a VISTA, Elly works closely on two projects: America Reads/America Counts (ARAC) and SALUD (Scholar Academy for Latinxs United for Diversity).
NC Hunger Corps Vistas Take On Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program in which individuals, organizations, and communities come together to raise awareness of the issues of hunger and homelessness. The program was founded in 1975 at Villanova University, and hundreds….
NCCC Wins Standout Partner Award For Voter Engagement
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Honors Higher Education Institutions, Educators and Students Who Increased Student Voter Engagement During the 2020 Elections. On November 8, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge hosted its third biennial awards ceremony to recognize…
NCCC Partners Again with Food Lion to Fight Hunger
NCCC is partnering with Food Lion, LLC grocery stores for the third annual NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge. Eleven campuses are competing for up to $22,000 to put toward fighting hunger on and around campus. Through the competition, which runs through Dec. 10, 2021,…
Meet Our 2021-2022 AmeriCorps Vistas!
One of the greatest highlights of our year is welcoming a new cohort of AmeriCorps VISTAs! We are thrilled to introduce our 2021-2022 cohort of VISTAs and spotlight our host sites for the service year. Our VISTAs serve in the NC Afterschool Corps and the NC Hunger Corps…
2020-21 Was Vibrantly Virtual
The 2020-21 academic year was truly remarkable. From a global pandemic to social unrest and beyond, our member colleges and universities were facing multiple challenges that required creativity and perseverance. This was especially true for community and civic engagement offices.