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Joseph McKeen Center for the Common Good

Seeking the Common Good Series Spring 2012

Story posted January 19, 2012

Music and the Common Good:
Composing Community

Featuring an exciting variety of performances and talks in diverse venues, this Seeking the Common Good series explores the ways in which music helps to shape, build and sustain community and communities.

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2012 Community Matters in Maine Summer Fellowships

Story posted January 23, 2012

The McKeen Community Summer Fellowships provide students the opportunity to work and serve in the local community through a placement in an organization addressing community issues. Placement descriptions and applications are now available!

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70 Faculty and Staff Take Time to Learn About the Community through Service

Story posted January 23, 2012

Each January, when students are on break from the College, faculty and staff get the opportunity to participate in a morning of service through the Community Action Days organized by the McKeen Center. Meant to connect colleagues from different departments across campus by having them work together at local community organizations, this year's event marked the 6th such day and included 70 faculty and staff from Student and Academic Affairs.

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Ten Years of Sponsor-A-Family at Bowdoin College

Story posted December 12, 2011

Every year The Bath Salvation Army accepts over 300 applications from families requesting assistance during the holidays.  Their efforts are supported by local individuals, businesses, and organizations. 

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Common Good Grant Committee Solicits Proposals

Story posted November 29, 2011

The Bowdoin College student Common Good Grant Committee is pleased to request proposals from community organizations for this year's grant.

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On the Road to International Development

Story posted November 10, 2011

Learn more about Abby Suresh's experiences in Nicaragua and Nina Scheepers' time in South Africa at the Global Citizens Grant Info Session at 5pm on November 14th, 2011 in Banister 106.

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An Exciting Start to the Year for the Common Good Grant Committee

Story posted November 01, 2011

The Common Good Grant Committee has had a busy start to the year, with a retreat and several guest speakers highlighting the schedule in October.

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