IdealistOnCampus.org is the online home of the
Idealist On Campus program of Action Without Borders. It is a virtual meeting place
for students, campus staff and administrators, alumni, and community members who are
making the world a better place through service, activism, advocacy, political engagement, and
socially responsible work.
Campus News
News from the Network: Carolina for Kibera, Inc. (CFK)May 23, 2006 Aaron Charlop-Powers
Founded by an undergraduate student, Carolina for Kibera, Inc. is an organization that operates a health clinic, youth
sports council, and a women's rights peer education group in Kenya. It has grown from humble beginnings into a
community-based group that serves thousands of people. We have asked CFK volunteer Aaron Charlop-Powers to describe
how the organization started and how it has developed over the past few years.
Featured Article: 2006 C.O.O.L. Idealist National Conference: It's What the Cool Kids Did May 16, 2006 Amy Cheung
During the weekend of March 3-5, 1,500 students, administrators, and nonprofit representatives convened at Vanderbilt University for the 22nd C.O.O.L. Idealist National Conference. It was a weekend of networking, inspiration, workshops, and fun for all.
News from the Network: The Roosevelt Institution May 16, 2006 Ted Fertik
Directed toward students interested in government, the Roosevelt Institution provides a national network for students to
participate in the political process. Whether by doing research on potential legislation or holding speaker events,
these students are learning how to turn their ideas into political reality. Ted Fertik of Yale University's Roosevelt
chapter goes more in-depth about the program's goals and methods below.
Featured Article: Living Responsibly After College April 27, 2006 Amy Cheung
Living a socially responsible life after college may seem like a daunting task, but it only requires a little time and effort. Idealist On Campus intern Amy Cheung identifies some of the ways you can incorporate social justice work into your lifestyle.
News from the Network: Ashesi University, Ghana, West Africa April 20, 2006 Aba Ackun
The News from the Network section of IdealistOnCampus.org is a space to
highlight the interesting and innovative programs, people and events
connected with the Idealist On Campus Community.
This week's article highlights the Ashesi University of Ghana, West Africa.
News from the Network: Space in Prison for the Arts and Creative Expression (SPACE) at Brown University April 20, 2006 Janet Isserlis
The News from the Network section of IdealistOnCampus.org is a space to
highlight the interesting and innovative programs, people and events
connected with the Idealist On Campus Community.
This week's article highlights the Space in Prison for the Arts and Creative Expression program at Brown University.
New student forum for discussing tolerance at Susquehanna
University April 11, 2006 The Daily Item
Many students believe that the blog known as the Dirty Laundry
Project has been increasing communication and support for students
concerned about a wide variety of issues on campus; others, including
certain administrators, disagree.
Students participate in immigration bill protests April 11, 2006 The Hoya
Georgetown Students were among the estimated 500,000 people who
protested the congressional movement to tighten immigration laws on
Monday. The students attended a rally in Washington, D.C. and called for
equality for undocumented immigrants.
Students march peacefully in San Diego April 1, 2006 SignOnSanDiego.com
As one of a nation-wide series of protests opposing the latest immigration bills, thousands of young Mexican-American students walked out of their classrooms to march in downtown San Diego.
Friendship among Black and Jewish students March 25, 2006 2theadvocate.com
A group of Black and Jewish students at the University of Southern California volunteered their spring break to help rebuild New Orleans--and built a new and meaningful friendship with one another.
News from the Network: National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness April 4, 2006 Jen Hecker
The News from the Network section of IdealistOnCampus.org is a space to
highlight the interesting and innovative programs, people and events
connected with the Idealist On Campus Community. This week's article highlights the work of the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness.
Student activists ride into campuses with message of gay equality March 22, 2006 MTV.com
Determined to end discrimination against gay students, "Equality Riders" have been touring around the country to hold nonviolent rallies at various faith-based universities-but not without a few roadblocks.
A concert for Iranian human rights March 20, 2006 National Review Online
Left, right, and nonpartisan students at Harvard University sang in unison of human rights and democracy in Iran at their "Iran Freedom Concert," which met some criticism for being a "diabolical neocon ploy."
Calendar will benefit clinic in Ghana March 6, 2006 Washington Square News
The International Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Ghana Project of New York University's School of Medicine will sell student-produced calendars raise funds to help improve medical conditions and sponsor a reconstructive surgery clinic in Ghana.
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