Category Archives: Community-Based Learning (CBL)

For the Least of Our Brothers: Rethinking Crime and Justice // University of Notre Dame

As Pope Francis visits a Philadelphia prison on his historic trip to the U.S., Notre Dame students engage the local prison population through a unique course on crime and justice.   Source: For the Least of Our Brothers: Rethinking Crime … Continue reading

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Group Rooted in the Desert Looks Out for Migrants – The New York Times

Volunteers patrol the Arizona desert — ready to offer water, food, clothing and medical care — aiming to prevent deaths in a harsh landscape. Source: Group Rooted in the Desert Looks Out for Migrants – The New York Times

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Why a Global Education Doesn’t Have to Mean Going Abroad – International – The Chronicle of Higher Education

 Domestic “study away” programs, often cheaper and more accessible than a course overseas, can expose students to diverse cultures closer to home. Source: Why a Global Education Doesn’t Have to Mean Going Abroad – International – The Chronicle of Higher … Continue reading

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Reading Socrates on the streets: Offering education to people in poverty | USCatholic.org

Source: Reading Socrates on the streets: Offering education to people in poverty | USCatholic.org Here’s a wonderful article by Notre Dame professors on their teaching of a great books course for guests at the Center for the Homeless.  Such a … Continue reading

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Robert has been an incredible professor and person.  He is an exemplar of community-based teaching.

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Life in South Bend: A company town without a company | The Economist

Source: Life in South Bend: A company town without a company | The Economist

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St. Joseph High School students work on immigration mural

After about a week of work, a project that involved multiple disciplines at Saint Joseph High School was revealed. Source: St. Joseph High School students work on immigration mural

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TRUCEN conference explores ties between academic resources and community needs // News // Notre Dame News // University of Notre Dame

This was an incredible gathering of community engagement folks from around the nation.  So glad to have been part of it! TRUCEN conference explores ties between academic resources and community needs // News // Notre Dame News // University of … Continue reading

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Waiting for Us to Notice Them – Advice – The Chronicle of Higher Education

Waiting for Us to Notice Them – Advice – The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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An African’s Message for America – Video – NYTimes.com

An African’s Message for America – Video – NYTimes.com.

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