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Joseph McKeen Center for the Common Good

2012 Service and Public Engagement Awards Announced

Story posted May 07, 2012

In supporting the public engagement activities of students, faculty and staff, the McKeen Center for the Common Good recognized the service and engagement efforts of several members of the Bowdoin and local community in an awards ceremony with President Mills on May 4th.

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Local Philanthropy and the Common Good: Student Committee Distributes $17,850

Story posted April 30, 2012

This April, the Common Good Grant Program concluded a year-long venture into the world of foundations and non-profits with an awards ceremony featuring the presentation of nine grants, totaling $17,850, to local organizations.

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Connecting to Augusta: Sarah Glaser '11 Shadows State Rep.

Story posted April 17, 2012

After making a connection through the McKeen Center, Sarah Glaser '11 was able to shadow State Representative Anne Graham for several days at the State House in Augusta over spring break.

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"Mano en Mano" for a Weekend of Service

Story posted March 13, 2012

The weekend before spring break, a group of nine students ventured up to Milbridge, ME, to volunteer at Mano en Mano.

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Students File Free Taxes for Low-Income Families

Story posted February 23, 2012

Bowdoin's Ca$h Coalition, one of the McKeen Center's 28 student-led service groups, was recently profiled in the Bowdoin Daily Sun.

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2013 Alternative Spring Break Trip Leader Applications

Story posted March 29, 2012

Applications are now available for 2013 Alternative Spring Break trips and leaders. An information session for those interested in proposing trips will be held on Tuesday, April 3 at 5 p.m. in the McKeen Center Common Room.

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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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