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Students explore food justice, immigration, and environmental education on Alternative Spring Breaks 2026
26 May 2026How does the agricultural community in Finland, Minnesota build resilience under economic and environmental strain? Can a Northfield farm support a diversity of growers while attending to the ecology of…
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Director’s Note: Spring 2026
28 April 2026Dear Colleagues, I write to you from the other side of two big milestones for the CCCE: We have just completed an external review and celebrated the 40th anniversary of…
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CCCE Associate Director of Academic Civic Engagement and Scholarship Emily Seru recently talked with the Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Sociology Daniel Williams about teaching his ACE course on…
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Responding to Operation Metro Surge
4 March 2026Community life has been different this winter, whether in the metro or here in Rice County. For many local organizations, small businesses, schools, and neighbors, it’s been impossible to go…
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“You’re a part of the community, you’re not removed from it”: an Interview with Education Equity Fellow, Aimee Yuan
4 March 2026We interviewed Aimee Yuan ‘26, a senior CCCE fellow in the Education Equity cohort who leads the Girls Circle+, and Reading Partners programs at Jefferson Elementary. Aimee has been involved…
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“She’s brought her own voice to our advocacy”: Clara Devey’s work at Laura Baker Services Association
26 February 2026Through the CCCE’s Community Based Work Study (CBWS) program, Carleton students earn their work study awards working off campus with local schools, nonprofits, and other community organizations. For Clara Devey…
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CCCE Fellows Application for 26-27 Now Open!
23 February 2026Work with the CCCE next year! We are hiring fellows to support the work and daily operations of the CCCE, promote community and civic engagement on and off campus, coordinate volunteer…
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Julie Neiworth reflects on eight years teaching Neuropsychology of Aging in partnership with Three Links residents
2 February 2026In Julie Neiworth’s Neuropsychology of Aging ACE Lab Practicum, Carleton students learn about the cognitive and social impacts of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease, while visiting with residents at Three Links…
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Dear Colleagues, It’s very hard to go about business as usual right now, because this — our world — is not doing business as usual. Of course, I acknowledge that…
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Summer Internships 2026
5 January 2026Northfield and Faribault are home to many amazing nonprofits, educational and governmental entities. The CCCE has worked with some of our regular community partners to bring you a curated list…
