The Center for Community Engagement, alongside the Austin Justice Coalition, Austin Revitalization Authority, Austin Area Urban League and UT Law School invite community members to attend a virtual Housing Equity Clinic on May 5 at 6-7:30 p.m. Information and resources will focus on the following areas: · Tax relief · … read more
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Front Porch Gathering Recap | February 19, 2019 | The Architecture of Food Deserts and Health Resources
On February 19, 2019, UT’s Center for Community Engagement hosted its third Front Porch Gathering (FPG) of the 2018-2019 season. The February gathering focused on unpacking the term “food deserts” and brainstorming sustainable interventions that address food insecurity and building healthier and more just communities. The event was held at… read more
Front Porch Gathering Recap | December 4, 2018 | Disproportionate Disciplinary Action in Schools: A Guide for Parents
On December 4, 2018, UT’s Center for Community Engagement hosted its second Front Porch Gathering (FPG) of the season. An epilogue to last spring’s FPG entitled Stopping the School-to-Prison Pipeline: Systemic Criminalization of Male Students of Color, this month’s gathering focused on brainstorming content to include in the development of… read more
What Happened Around the Forty Acres: A look at the Awesome Events during the Fall Semester
As the fall semester simmers down, the Christmas tree starts to go up, and students began to panic over finals,we would like to take a look back at some of the few awesome events here on the 40 Acres. On of those was our annual Be the Change Week in… read more
Front Porch Gathering Recap | October 2018 | Pursuing Social and Economic Equity Through Innovation
Pursuing Social and Economic Equity Through Innovation October 2018 Front Porch Gathering Recap On October 16, 2018, UT’s Center for Community Engagement and the newly established Office of Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship partnered to host the first Front Porch Gathering of the season to explore Austin’s current resources systems and… read more