Allegheny College - Economic, Civic and Community Engagement

Allegheny College - Economic, Civic and Community Engagement Give Where You Live. Curricular and co-curricular initiatives strive to include student responsibility, exposure to diversity, social justice and reflection.

Community Service and Service-Learning, within the Allegheny Gateway, formerly known as Allegheny College Center for Experiential Learning (ACCEL), contributes to student learning and development by empowering students to understand and respond to community needs as articulated by local, national and international communities. Reciprocity, student input, and the development of community and facult

y partners are essential to sustaining the programs and structures developed by this office. These elements foster student efficacy and life-long civic engagement.

On Saturday, October 23rd, Joe Leszcyznski, Ray Colabawalla, Sasha Lu, and Orion Grieco -- members of the Civic Impact S...
11/01/2021

On Saturday, October 23rd, Joe Leszcyznski, Ray Colabawalla, Sasha Lu, and Orion Grieco -- members of the Civic Impact Scholars cohort -- braved the rain to spread rubber mulch around the playground of the Vernon Early Learning Center, in Meadville. Through direct service, academic study, and community placements, the Civic Impact Scholars strive to impact the region through ongoing civic engagement and community-based projects.

As a part of the Civic Engagement Office, The Bonner Service Leaders  commit to 4 years of compensated service to a loca...
05/14/2021

As a part of the Civic Engagement Office, The Bonner Service Leaders commit to 4 years of compensated service to a local agency. The time commitment is 900 hours during the academic year and 300 hours over the summer. Students in the Bonner program receive professional development training throughout their commitment to the community. Here are some pictures of the Bonner cohorts from the last couple of years!!

  Dessert with a purpose is a special event that assists students in learning how to be successful at Allegheny by learn...
05/07/2021

Dessert with a purpose is a special event that assists students in learning how to be successful at Allegheny by learning about the resources and opportunities available to them throughout the year. Students have the opportunity to make their own ice cream creation, explore the Academic Commons, and be entered into a raffle to win prizes.

The community food drive was a success! 1,000 lbs. of non perishable food and $258 in monetary donations was collected. ...
05/05/2021

The community food drive was a success! 1,000 lbs. of non perishable food and $258 in monetary donations was collected. The food drive was featured in the news as pictured here!

Post graduation opportunities!
04/21/2021

Post graduation opportunities!

Hello, everyone! Our neighbors in Crawford County need help. Allegheny College and Hagan Business Machines are hosting a...
04/13/2021

Hello, everyone! Our neighbors in Crawford County need help. Allegheny College and Hagan Business Machines are hosting a Covid-safe community food drive at two driveby locations on East College Street (near Allegheny College Pelletier Library) and Hagan Business Machines (on 17281 Conneaut Lake Road/Route 322). Community members can also schedule contract-free household pickups on Saturday April 17th from 9-1. We would love all your help and support for this event. The drive benefits Crawford County Coalition On Housing Needs, Meadville Community Soup Kitchen, United Faith Fellowship Food Pantry, Center for Family Services Food Pantry., and CHAPS.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Allegheny Civic Engagement at 814-332-5318 or email [email protected]

  On this day in 2019, Lake Effect Leaders the AmeriCorps VISTA cohort met with the mayor of Erie, Joe Schember, and wer...
04/09/2021

On this day in 2019, Lake Effect Leaders the AmeriCorps VISTA cohort met with the mayor of Erie, Joe Schember, and were recognized for their hard work!

Global Youth Service Day is a day where youth across Crawford County gather at Allegheny to partake in several service p...
04/01/2021

Global Youth Service Day is a day where youth across Crawford County gather at Allegheny to partake in several service projects throughout the day. College students assist in this experience by being group leaders for the projects and mentors!

Today we are highlighting Jennifer Kessner the Office Manager!
03/31/2021

Today we are highlighting Jennifer Kessner the Office Manager!

Today we are highlighting Kate Robb the Lake Effect Leaders AmeriCorps VISTA Project Coordinator!
03/23/2021

Today we are highlighting Kate Robb the Lake Effect Leaders AmeriCorps VISTA Project Coordinator!

In honor of Women’s history month were are highlighting the amazing women that work in the Civic Engagement Office! Toda...
03/19/2021

In honor of Women’s history month were are highlighting the amazing women that work in the Civic Engagement Office! Today we are highlighting Jeniffer Gonzalez Reyes the Bonner Program Coordinator.

Alternative Spring Break is composed of multiple week-long issue focused trips that give students service opportunities ...
03/18/2021

Alternative Spring Break is composed of multiple week-long issue focused trips that give students service opportunities in other parts of the country. Students have worked with Habitat for Humanity, VIVe La Casa, Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and State/National Parks. Students have travelled as far north as Vermont and as far south as New Orleans. Trips vary every year!

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520 N Main Street
Meadville, PA
16335

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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