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APPLES Alternative Winter Break 2019

February 4, 2020

Written by Serah Lee ’20 What do the holidays mean for you? Does it mean adhering to old family traditions? Or perhaps, a chance to reconnect with hometown friends? For over 50 Carolina students, the winter holidays meant an opportunity … Read more

Connect, Engage, Transform: Rural Community Partnerships 2020

January 29, 2020

A deeply inspiring keynote. A series of participatory workshops and presentations that were both intellectually and emotionally engaging. A networking lunch buzzing with the energy of new connections. A reflective closing panel. Real-time visual documentation throughout the day. These were … Read more

Harnessing the Power of Art

November 18, 2019

Art is power. That’s a core belief underlying Sonny Kelly‘s work as a performer, teacher, mentor and scholar. Kelly, who received the Carolina Center for Public Service Community Engagement Fellowship in 2017, lives out that belief through his work in … Read more

‘An eye-opening experience:’ Alternative Fall Break 2019

October 30, 2019

During fall break this October, a group of Carolina students drove to Nags Head, North Carolina—but not for a beach vacation. Instead, the group participated in service activities and toured a number of environmentally-oriented local organizations as part of an … Read more