Through partnerships with more than 30 nonprofit and governmental organizations, UCARE facilitates experiential, community-engaged learning opportunities and leadership development experiences for Ursinus students.
UCARE’s goal is to help Ursinus College students develop as thoughtful and responsible civic leaders, attuned to the context, strengths, and needs of the communities in which they serve.
Connecting the Classroom to the community
College students often feel compelled to become actively involved in the world they learn about in the classroom. Through direct service and advocacy opportunities, UCARE offers a variety of ways in which students may participate in the change they wish to see. Students are also encouraged to take courses with community-based learning components.
Moreover, students can pursue a minor in Peace and Social Justice Studies. Through these experiences in and outside the classroom, students begin to make connections between their academic studies and their society. When these connections are made, students are likely to develop into the stakeholders of our democracy.
Upcoming Events
The World Cup, FIFA, and APEX: Connections, Challenges, and Solutions
FLB Field House
Still can’t stop talking about this year’s World Cup? Curious about how the connections between World Cup and the four APEX centers and hubs? Join us to examine the challenges of the World Cup through the lenses of the four APEX hubs and centers and work toward collaborative solutions!
Quaker Voluntary Service Info Table
Olin Plaza
Are you ready to graduate but not quite ready to enter the rat race? Consider doing a year of service and intentional community with Quaker Voluntary Service!
Think Like a Scientist, Engage Like a Citizen: Where Science and Civics Collide
IDC 114
RSVP via APEX Connect
Join us to discuss case studies where the fields of engineering, chemistry, computer science, physics, environmental science, biology, and more, intersect with policy and democracy. Then, exercise your civic muscles by voting on policies where science and civics collide.
Poetry as Democracy in Action
Bear’s Den
Join us for a poetry reading, discussion, and writing session where we explore themes of democracy, citizenship, and belonging.
Celebrate Election Workers on Election Heroes Day
Bear’s Den
Election Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the tremendous contributions that election officials, their staff, and poll workers make to ensure a safe, secure voting experience for all Americans.
