News
september 2009Truman Scholarship Information Session |
Come to an information session on Thursday, September 24 at 4:00pm at the Brian Room in Maddock Alumni Center on the Truman Scholarship. |
april 2009Please join us! Swearer Center Reunion/Commencement Weekend Events |
Please join us for our various events taking place during Commencement 2009 weekend. For a complete list of events, click on the link below. See you there! |
april 2009Meet the 2009 Liman Fellows |
The Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University is pleased to announce the Brown University recipients of the 2009 Arthur Liman Undergraduate Summer Fellowship. The Fellowship is co-coordinated by the Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University in partnership with the Arthur Liman Public Interest Program at Yale Law School. |
april 2009Meet the 2009 Swearer Fellows |
The Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 Howard R. Swearer International Service Fellowship. The Fellowship is a full-time, summer fellowship for junior and senior students in the College to pursue international service work. The Fellowship provides up to $3,500 to cover student’s costs. |
april 2009Fall Course on Philanthropy |
This course will start with an overview of philanthropy and social change, and the concepts and practice of financial investments for social change; then engage students in teams to investigate a particular community concern, design an investment strategy, recommend the investment of grant dollars, and set up the means to evaluate the outcomes of that investment. Course participation is by application only. |
april 2009Welcome New Students! |
Congratulations on your admission to Brown! If you have an interest in community work, questions about public service opportunities here at Brown, or want to learn about the different programs and fellowships administered by the Swearer Center, please explore our website and identifying areas where you might like to get involved. Plan to come visit us at 25 George St - just down the street from the Main Green. |
january 2009Concerned About the Economy? |
Both the national/global economy and our state budget face significant challenges with immediate and long-term implications for our communities. We will keep this page updated with links to both informational resources and opportunities to learn more and get engaged in the pressing issues around us. |
december 2008New Community-Based Course Development & Research Awards |
The Swearer Center is pleased to offer a range of grants and support for community-based courses and research. These resources are intended to provide assistance to faculty to integrate research, teaching, learning and community work. |
september 2008New Student Lounge! |
Check out the Swearer Center's renovated student lounge in the basement of our building. |
september 2008BDH Features Starr Fellow's Work |
september 2008Still at 25 George St... & now at JWW |
We've outgrown our home! In case you've seen the Swearer Center on the directory at J Walter Wilson and wondered if we've moved -- Most of our staff and programs are still based in our 25 George Street house, but our College Advising Corps (Rosanna Castro and Jesse Cohen) and new Engaged Life Partnership/Venture Consortium (Peggy Chang and Jan Cal) are now based at J Walter Wilson. We welcome you to visit either office, but please come by 25 George Street for genera inquiries. |
september 2008Resources for The Election |
Background on issues and candidates. |
september 2008Senators Obama and McCain and “Service Nation” |
Reflections from Roger Nozaki, Swearer Center Director and Associate Dean of the College. |
september 2008Congratulations Admitted Students! |
Visit the welcome page for new students and learn about the Center's principles, programs and opportunities. |
may 2008Dan Rather Reports |
"Dan Rather Reports" features the College Advising Corps at Brown on May 27, 2008. |
may 2008College Advising Corps |
Swearer Center's College Advising Corps to expand thanks to nearly $600,000 from Americorps! |
may 2008Exemplary College Guide |
College Guide Heather Driscoll recieves the Exemplary AmeriCorps Member Award from the Rhode Island Service Alliance. |