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

2025-2026 Learning in Community (LinC) 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:


  • Principles and Practice of Ethical Community Engagement
  • Democratic Engagement
  • Leadership for Social Change

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: https://ginsberg.umich.edu/linc



Alternative Breaks: Getting the Most From Your Trip-Based Community Engagement Experience (November 18) - Virtual

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https://umich.zoom.us/j/97648857561
Livestream Available (Visible After Registration)

Are you planning or participating in an alternative break program? Trip-based service experiences can be transformative for students and a crucial component of sustainability for community-based organizations that rely on volunteers to advance their mission. Join the Ginsberg Center for a workshop that covers everything you need to know to get the most from your alternative break experience. From the nuts and bolts of planning and preparing, to the big-picture questions of how to engage ethically and equitably with the communities you serve, this workshop is for you – whether you are leading a trip, participating in a trip, or thinking about whether to get involved with a trip-based service experience in the future. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to make these trips successful, and the university resources available to help you get there (literally and figuratively). 

  • For students who are:

    • Part of a class or organization that is planning a trip-based service activity or similar “alternative break” experience 

    • Looking for activities to do when classes are not in session (e.g. winter, spring, and summer breaks)

    • Exploring ways to engage with communities 

    • Trying to choose extracurricular activities 

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