Edward Ginsberg Center Logo with Block M
Edward Ginsberg Center Logo with Block M

2018-2019 Learning in Community Workshops

The Ginsberg Center offers multiple workshops to support students and staff who are working with communities through courses, student organizations or independently. Learning in Community (LinC) is an educational workshop and training series focused on supporting those interested in community engagement, social justice, democratic engagement, advocacy, activism and philanthropy. Sessions address one or more of the following areas: 

Community Engagement Essentials

Democratic Engagement

Student Organization Support 

In addition to our LinC Workshop Series, groups can also request individual workshops. For more information, or to submit a request for one of the below workshops, please visit our website: ginsberg.umich.edu/linc.



Staff & Faculty Lunch & Learn: Relationship-Building through Mentorship

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Are you a U-M faculty or staff member interested in learning about mentorship and connecting with local community organizations seeking mentors? Please join us at the Edward Ginsberg Center on February 8, 2019 from 12-1:15 pm for a lunch and learn opportunity, lunch will be provided.

During the session, community partners will share what it means to be a mentor with their organization and respective populations. Through a small group, conversational approach, you will be able to learn about and speak with several community organizations representing populations of varying ages and life backgrounds about their mentorship needs. These organizations include: The Blavin Scholars Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Friends in Deed and A Brighter Way. 

Being a mentor is a meaningful way to engage with individuals in your community and lend your skills to the priorities of community partners and the populations they serve. Finding mentors who are able to commit to the time needed can be challenging, come learn how you can combine your interpersonal skills, time, and commitment through mentorship service.

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