COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FELLOWS: STATE-OF-THE-ART
February 19-21, 2020
Bellingham (Xwotqwem), Washington
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.
Donna Aguiniga
University of Alaska Anchorage, Center for Community Engagement & Learning
dmaguiniga@alaska.edu
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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.
Dale Austin
Hope College
Central Reformed Church
austin@hope.edu
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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.
Brian Davenport
Eastern Washington University
bdavenport2@ewu.edu
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
Matt Friesen
Western Oregon University
friesenm@wou.edu
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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.
Patti Gorman
Seattle Central College
Patricia.Gorman@seattlecolleges.edu
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.
Vickie Gomez
vlgomez@ucdavis.edu
University of California, Davis
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.
Liz Grewal
liz.grewal@outlook.com
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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.
Laurel Hammond
Western Washington University
laurel.hammond@wwu.edu
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Renée Houston
University of Puget Sound
Experiential Learning
rhouston@pugetsound.edu
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.
Nicole Kendrick
University of Puget Sound Experiential Learning
nkendrick@pugetsound.edu
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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.
Michelle LaPorte
Azusa Pacific University, Center for Academic Service-Learning
mlaporte@apu.edu
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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.
Lindsey MacDonald
Western Washington University
Sustainable Communities Partnership
Lindsey.MacDonald@wwu.edu
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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.
Kelsey Martin
Whitman College
Student Engagement Center
martinka@whitman.edu
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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.
Sadie Olsen
Whiteswan Environmental
Whatcom Community College
sadieolsen20@gmail.com
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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.
Joshua Porter
Western Washington University Community Learning Lab
porterj7@wwu.edu
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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.
Shelly Rasmussen
Whitman College Student Engagement Center
rasmussa@whitman.edu
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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.
Erin Suda
Whatcom County Library System
erin.suda@wcls.org
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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.
Chuck Tennessen
Driftless Area Land Conservancy
twotens@yousq.net
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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.
Travis Tennessen
Western Washington University
travis.tennessen@wwu.edu