Robert Guise ’06: Summarization, Definition, and Documentation of the Clean Water Act

Posted on July 20, 2015 by ktun

Binder: #62 Major: N/A Passion: Environmental Sustainability Organization: Research on EPA Project Summary: To completely dissect the Clean Water Act, Total Maximum Daily Load, and Quality Assurance Project Plans. In order to dissect and define these I must read them and build a foundation in which even lament individuals can comprehend their meaning as well Read more about Robert Guise ’06: Summarization, Definition, and Documentation of the Clean Water Act[…]

Annmarie Gast ’15: “Cop on the block Feasability Study”

Posted on July 20, 2015July 29, 2015 by ktun

Binder #97 Major: Political Science Passion: Human Rights, Health and Wellness Organization: Mid-Central Community Action, Bloomington Police Dept. Project Summary: The WBRP’s West Bloomington Neighborhood Plan talks about increasing safety on the West Side by bringing in a neighborhood watch and other safety procedures. Additionally, they talk about revitalizing houses on the West Side and Read more about Annmarie Gast ’15: “Cop on the block Feasability Study”[…]

Brianna Piro ’17: “Free Self Defense Class for Women”

Posted on July 20, 2015July 29, 2015 by ktun

Binder #96 Major: Psychology and Sociology Passion: Health and Wellness, Human Rights, Education and Outreach Organization: LINC Center Project Summary: In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, there will be a self-defense class free of charge available to women interested in learning the importance of protecting onself. The program is intended to help women develop a Read more about Brianna Piro ’17: “Free Self Defense Class for Women”[…]

Nicole Chlebek ’16: “The Bike Project” A Bike fix-it workshop

Posted on July 20, 2015 by ktun

Binder #95 Major: Environmental Studies Passion: Education and Outreach, Health and Wellness Organization: IWU ARC Project Title: “The Bike Project” Project Summary: A bike fix-it workshop where mechanics teach community members how to repair and maintain a bike. Each participant repairs two bikes with the help of the mechanics, where they get to keep one Read more about Nicole Chlebek ’16: “The Bike Project” A Bike fix-it workshop[…]

Satin Young ’16 “S.P.E.A.K” Inspiring Residents to Create Community Through Everyday Action

Posted on July 20, 2015July 20, 2015 by ktun

Binder #: 94 Major: Sociology Passion: Education and Outreach, Human Rights Organization: IWU ARC Project Title: “S.P.E.A.K” Project Summary: I found that each of the volunteer-dependent mentoring programs offered on the Westside of Bloomington have an orientation process. All of which include instruction on becoming an effective mentor. Young adults or teens sometimes attend a Read more about Satin Young ’16 “S.P.E.A.K” Inspiring Residents to Create Community Through Everyday Action[…]

Amanda King ’15 Final Project Report

Posted on July 15, 2015September 29, 2015 by ktun

April 17, 2015 Final Research Project Report ENST 480: Creating a Sustainable Society Project Title: Exploring Strategies to Gain Student Involvement at the IWU Peace Garden Abtstract: The Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) Peace Garden is a campus garden located at the liberal arts university in Bloomington, Illinois. The Peace Garden’s mission is to meet the Read more about Amanda King ’15 Final Project Report[…]

Sarah Bergman at YWCA for her CPP internship

Sarah Bergman Grant Writing’14

Posted on July 9, 2015September 29, 2015 by ktun

Binder #92 Major: Political Science Passion: Education and Outreach Organization: YWCA Project Title: “Developing a Career Readiness Program for Low Income Women” Project Summary: My main project was researching information that would help the YWCA offer racial justice consulting services to local businesses and organizations. My smaller project was helping to develop a new career readiness Read more about Sarah Bergman Grant Writing’14[…]

Grace McCarten and Kira Miller Grant Writing’14

Posted on July 9, 2015September 29, 2015 by ktun

Binder: #91 Major: Sociology/ Anthropology and Environmental Studies Passion: Arts, Neighborhood Revitalization Organization: West Side of Bloomington Project Title: “We heart WestSide Photo Documentary Project” Project Summary: There are a lot of misconceptions of who and what exists on the WestSide of Bloomington. We hope to begin to change perspectives by hosting a pop-up art gallery filled Read more about Grace McCarten and Kira Miller Grant Writing’14[…]

Nicole Jovicevic Grant Writing’14

Posted on July 9, 2015September 29, 2015 by ktun

Binder # 90 Major: Political Science Passion: Economic Development Organization: Mid Central Community Action Project Title: “Block Party at Catherine St. Neighborhood” Project Summary: The Catherine St. Neighborhood party aim to create a community event for adults and young adults where they can focus their energies, improve their health, and work on team building. Funding provided Read more about Nicole Jovicevic Grant Writing’14[…]

Melissa Seeborg ’11 “Budget Analysis and Expansion Research”

Posted on July 9, 2015 by ktun

Binder #82 Major: Business Administration Passion: Youth, Economic Development Organization: Milestones Project Title: Budget Analysis and Expansion Research Project Summary: The main goal was to examine the center’s economic situation, assess the need for childcare on the West Side of Bloomington, and provide useful information and research for Milestones if they were to expand. Read more about Melissa Seeborg ’11 “Budget Analysis and Expansion Research”[…]

Colleen Gleason ’14 “WBRP Holiday Appeal Letter”

Posted on July 9, 2015 by ktun

Binder # 83 Major: N/A Passion: Arts, Neighborhood Revitalization, Education and Outreach Organization: West Bloomington Revitalization Project Project Title: Writing a Holiday Appeal Letter Project Summary: An appeal letter will be written to potential donors asking for money to fund WBRP projects. A calendar highlighting West Bloomington, its community, and the WBRP projects that have Read more about Colleen Gleason ’14 “WBRP Holiday Appeal Letter”[…]

Lindsey Haines ’10

Posted on July 8, 2015July 8, 2015 by

Year of Graduation: 2010 Major: Economics and Political Science Current Address: Chicago, Illinois How were you engaged with ARC? Not just the seminar/internship/fellowship but describe the type of project. I was an intern and Weir Fellow, working in the WBRP office and co-chair of the housing committee. I helped organize a housing summit. Where are Read more about Lindsey Haines ’10[…]

Casey Plach ’15

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Year of Graduation: 2015 Major: Political Science and Hispanic Studies Current Address: Niles, Illinois How were you engaged with ARC? Not just the seminar/internship/fellowship but describe the type of project. In the summer of 2013 I was an intern in the Community Partnership Program. My nonprofit partner was Heartland Head Start where I helped Spanish Read more about Casey Plach ’15[…]

Bianca Spratt ’11

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Year of Graduation: 2011 Major: Sociology Current Address: Chicago, IL How were you engaged with ARC? Not just the seminar/internship/fellowship but describe the type of project. I worked with Brittini Gray on an educational project that would allow low-income youth in Bloomington-Normal go to college. We designed and coordinated a college tour. Where are you Read more about Bianca Spratt ’11[…]

Myia Thompson ’11

Posted on July 6, 2015July 6, 2015 by ktun

Year of Graduation: 2011 Major: Nursing Current Address: Chicago, Illinois How were you engaged with ARC? Not just the seminar/internship/fellowship but describe the type of project. Helped IWU gather community service hours from each team in the athletic department. Where are you now? Working on the critical care unit at Mercy Hospital Where did ARC Read more about Myia Thompson ’11[…]