Civic Engagement Newsletter

Ten new AmeriCorps volunteer positions will be filled starting as early as July 1, almost doubling the AmeriCorps program, which assists with outreach and community revitalization and improvement programs in Cortland County. The AmeriCorps positions will be funded by a one-time $99,944 federal grant, said the project director, Richard Kendrick, who chairs the Sociology and Anthropology Department and directs the College's Institute for Civic Engagement. The money was awarded to SUNY Cortland and the community by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), with funds from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.

SUNY Cortland's Institute for Civic Engagement (ICE) will recognize the accomplishments of 28 students, faculty and staff members and local community members during its fifth annual Leadership in Civic Engagement Awards Reception on Thursday, April 30.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will hold an economic development roundtable at Main Street SUNY Cortland, 9 Main St., on Tuesday, April 7, at 8:30 a.m. Sen. Gillibrand will meet with local business and community leaders to discuss the latest economic development efforts in the region and how Senator Gillibrand can assist and promote local growth.

SUNY Cortland has obtained a federal grant for $247,000 to develop academic programs that will train tomorrow's community leaders and help keep young people in the state after graduation.

SUNY Cortland’s Institute for Civic Engagement (ICE) is seeking nominations from the College and the Cortland community for its fifth annual Leadership in Civic Engagement Awards.