Public Engagement News
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The Pages of Community: How Lark and Owl Became a Staple of Georgetown
Lark and Owl is not just a neighborhood bookstore; it’s a space of connection and community.
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Upward Bound and How It Uplifts Future Academics
Since 1999, Upward Bound at SU has now fostered generations of growing students.
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Distinct Communities in Distinctive Collections
DisCo houses so much more than meets the eye, wth limitless potential for the surrounding community.
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Southwestern University collaborates with the Carver Center for Families
Written by Dr. Adriana Ponce, a Public Engagement Fellow of SU
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Empowering the Student Vote: My Journey from the Classroom to the Polls
Written by Dr. Katy Ross, professor of Spanish at SU
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Going to the Dogs: Lifelong Learners x PE
Read about how Southwestern collaborates with Lifelong Learners.
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Video: SU Chemistry Department Makes STEM Fun for Local Fifth Graders
Students from nearby Annie Purl Elementary School recently visited Southwestern, where they conducted experiments with the SU Chemistry Department and received a tour of campus.
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Uncovering Community Through Music: Florence Price and Margaret Bonds
Only recently have the careers of Florence Price and Margaret Bonds been highlighted through the work of Dr. Michael Cooper, Professor of Music at Southwestern University. Dr. Cooper works to help preserve culture by bringing these composers’ legacies back into the light of the world.
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Southwestern University’s Second Annual Community Partner Fair Aims to Strengthen Public Engagement
Hosted by the Office of Public Engagement, the Community Partner Fair works to connect Southwestern students, faculty, and staff with local community-centering organizations.
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Fostering Explorative Learning and Connections as a Teacher-Scholar
The world of academia works to foster the education and growth of scholars at every stage of their journey. Here at Southwestern, it is important that this sentiment encapsulates more than just our students; it extends to the exploration and growth of our faculty as well. To gain a deeper understanding of the teacher-scholar model and how faculty on our campus are actively invested in enhancing student learning, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Maria Lazo, Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (CTLS).
