We chose to compile reflections from our students on the meaningful conversations that they had with their German partners. This class facilitated cross-generational and cross-cultural conversations in German in order to push students to step out of their comfort zone in their non-native language with people they would have otherwise never come in contact with….
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Fenway Porchfest – For the Community, by the Community
This is a feature article written by the students, to highlight the work of Fenway Porchfest, an annual music festival in the Fenway neighbourhood, and why it means so much to the community. Link to Artifact: View…
Pro-Social Marketing Strategy for Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
Throughout the Fall 2024 semester, students in the Marketing and Society class were partnered with Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology to help conduct research and develop a pro-social marketing strategy to address a targeted behavior. As the institute has seen a misalignment between the number of admitted students and the number of enrolled students…
SAPR’s Guide to Prison Reform
Students in ENGW 3315 worked with student activist groups on Northeastern’s Boston campus over the course of the semester to produce publications supporting the activist group’s work. The group of students working with The Student Alliance for Prison Reform (SAPR) produced this publication in the style of a ‘Zine in order to lay out a…
Current Topics in Biology Service-Learning
This presentation dives into what service-learning looks like in the class “Current topics in Biology.” The presentation discusses our wonderful community partner United South End Settlements, the students reflection, and examples of the projects they created! Link to Artifact: View…
Child Intervention & Treatment: Students’ Service-Learning Reflections
A presentation highlighting students’ experiences with their Service-Learning partnership. Link to Artifact: View…
Connections and Decisions Spring 2024 VEXPO
This artifact is a collage made by the students that depict their time at each of their service-learning sites. The students spent their time with various community partners, working with students and adults. They brought in photos, drew pictures, and wrote about their experiences at each of their different service sites. Link to Artifact: View…
Engineering Project Management for Community Partners across Boston
This artifact represents the diverse community partnerships this semester, with students working with NEACEFE, Franklin Cummings Tech, Bridge to Calculus, and the Afrimerican Culture Initiative. With NEACEFE, students updated their website to increase engagement. For FC Tech, students researched top employers to guide students on salaries and benefits. Students supported the Bridge to Calculus, program…
East Boston Emergency Preparedness and Response
Students created a presentation outlining research they conducted through interviews, the SCALE-UP East Boston Residential Survey, and organization websites and social media. Their goal was to partner with Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH) to research the strength of emergency preparedness in East Boston. Link to Artifact 1: ViewLink to Artifact 2: View…
LGBTQ+ Youth Systems Map
In groups, students created systems maps that were related to an issue a local nonprofit organization is working on to effect change. These maps give a visual overview of the system that these organizations are working within and represent students’ emerging understanding of these systems. At the end of the semester, these maps were used…