COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
FELLOWS

I enjoy talking with people about what issues they think are important.

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I'm delighted when I get to read a book for fun.

I find significant meaning in developing and implementing programs that impact in positive ways both college students, and in separate contexts, members of my faith community.

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I'm delighted when I get to spend time with my wife Carol, adult children and our golden retriever Sammy, as well as reading non-fiction works, listening to classical music, exercising and eating nutritionally sound food.

I enjoy talking with people about their hopes and plans for the future.

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I'm delighted when I learn more about something I find interesting but haven't had a chance to dig into yet.

I enjoy talking with people about the sorts of things that get them excited about work, life, adventure, etc.

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I'm delighted when I get to hike new trails and kayak new rivers

I enjoy talking with people about my experiences with students, who inspire me.

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I'm delighted when I get to play singles tennis, spend time with friends, see movies and shows, entertain friends and international visitors.

 I enjoy talking with people about diversity, equity and inclusion and how we expand our ability to engage with underserved communities.

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I'm delighted when I get to travel and enjoy the beach or beautiful nature filled parks.

I enjoy talking with people about how to integrate dialogue and conversation into high school biology curriculum.

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I'm delighted when I get to surround myself with the more than human beings in my neighborhood.

I enjoy talking with people about the most recent book, podcast, or article that intrigued them.

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I'm delighted when I get to explore new places without expectations or an agenda.

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I enjoy talking with people about learning experiences they've had and the way Experiential Learning has shaped who they are.

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I'm delighted when I get to spend time with my family and volunteer in my community.

I enjoy talking with people about democracy of wisdom and mutuality.

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I'm delighted when I get to connect people who otherwise do not know each other.

I enjoy talking with people about organizational change, energy-filled work, and shared struggles/success.

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I am delighted when I get to ski, play in the mountains, play soccer, play piano.

I enjoy talking with people about deconstructing hierarchies of knowledge through reciprocal and co-creative partnerships between community and academic stakeholders.

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I'm delighted when I spend time with loved ones, explore a new thrift store, or be outdoors.

I enjoy talking with people about balancing Indigenous ways of Knowing with Western ways of Knowing, and developing opportunities to do scientific, educational or economic work regarding this balance.

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I'm delighted when I get to be in nature by going on walks and hikes in beautiful places.

I enjoy talking with people about how we deepen a practice of place as we learn from land and community.

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I'm delighted when I get to be in synch with natural cycles as my sense of time.

I enjoy talking with people about creatively addressing challenges and how we can support one another using our individual expertise and experiences.

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I'm delighted when I get to travel, hike, cook, and make music with family and friends.

I enjoy talking with people about their beliefs and worldview that are vastly different from mine.

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I'm delighted when I get to prune trees, collect eggs and milk a goat.

I enjoy talking with people about outdoor observations, activities and engagements.

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I'm delighted when I get to draft environmental essays for a newspaper column.

 I enjoy talking with people about permaculture design principles.

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I'm delighted when I get to go for a bike ride in the countryside.