Opportunities From: Center for Community Engagement

Short Vine Spring Spruce is a collaborative, multi-day neighborhood activation led by the Center for Community Engagement in partnership with UC Sustainability, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, and the Corryville Community Development Corporation.   

Join us to leave your mark on the Short Vine corridor through public art, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement.   

This is not just a clean-up – it is visible, lasting investment in the Short Vine/Corryville community.

If you are interested in being a Student Volunteer Leader and leading one of the Projects, please contact Faith Goetz-Isaacs at gingrifh@ucmail.uc.edu

Sunday, April 12 

12pm-4pm 

Learning Outcomes:  Volunteers will:  Practice collaborative community engagement  Contribute to visible neighborhood impact  Build teamwork and leadership skills  Engage in environmentally responsible practices

Short Vine Spring Spruce is a collaborative, multi-day neighborhood activation led by the Center for Community Engagement in partnership with UC Sustainability, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, and the Corryville Community Development Corporation.   

Join us to leave your mark on the Short Vine corridor through public art, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement.   

This is not just a clean-up – it is visible, lasting investment in the Short Vine/Corryville community.

If you are interested in being a Student Volunteer Leader and leading one of the Projects, please contact Faith Goetz-Isaacs at gingrifh@ucmail.uc.edu

Saturday, April 11 

Full Shift: 10am-4pm (lunch provided) 

Morning Shift: 10am-1pm 

Afternoon Shift: 1pm-4pm 

Learning Outcomes:  Volunteers will:  Practice collaborative community engagement  Contribute to visible neighborhood impact  Build teamwork and leadership skills  Engage in environmentally responsible practices

The Neighborhood Summit is a conference hosted by Invest Neighborhoods, which is an organization that works to envision the city of Cincinnati with engaged and effective Community Councils, working collaboratively to build strong neighborhoods. Their vision is to empower community councils and their resident members, volunteers, and related community organizations, to contribute to civic life and advance the quality of life in Cincinnati's neighborhoods, by increasing capacities and competencies, assisting with resources, and promoting civic engagement.

The Neighborhood Summit proudly celebrates its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, April 25, 2026. They are focusing on looking ahead to the next generation of civic life. This year's conference is titled "Cincinnati 2051: Envisioning the Future" and it invites community leaders, residents, organizers, planners, artists, and innovators to help imagine what our neighborhoods can become over the next 25 years - and what we must do to get there. 

Volunteers are encourage to attend and help us put on a great event. We cannot do this without the support of students and want to partner with students to help imagine the future of Cincinnati.

This experience includes the following roles:
        -  Registration for Attendees, Guests, and Speakers

        - Way-Finding & Directions

        - Technical Support in Classrooms

Please monitor your email for follow-up information, which will be sent to your UC email for you to complete an additional form to provide more information. In addition, you will be required to attend a mandatory meeting prior to the volunteer experience. You will also receive 1 hour of volunteer hours for attending the training.

When was the last time you had a hard conversation with people you disagree with?

Join UC Votes for a nonpartisan Dinner & Dialogue on Housing on March 31, 2026 from 5:30-7PM at the Bearcats Den (Steger 539)!

Enjoy a shared meal and engage in meaningful conversation at our Dinner & Dialogue event. Dinner will begin promptly at 5:30 PM, providing an opportunity for participants to connect with one another.

At 6:00 PM, we’ll transition into a nonpartisan dialogue. A provocative statement related to housing will be announced, and five volunteers from the audience will take a seat in designated chairs labeled by their stance: Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral/Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree. These panelists will share their perspectives on the statement, sparking a thoughtful discussion. Audience members will also have the chance to ask questions and share insights before we conclude the conversation.

Students from every political background are encouraged to participate.

RSVPs via GetInvolved UC are required. Please RSVP on GetInvolvedUC by March 27, 2026!

Please note that attendees can also earn 1 on-campus volunteer hour for attending this event. If you are interested in the 1 on-campus volunteer hour, you must also RSVP for this event via volunteer.uc.edu. 

When was the last time you had a hard conversation with people you disagree with?

Join UC Votes for a nonpartisan Dinner & Dialogue on School Funding on April 9, 2026 from 5:30-7PM at the Bearcats Den (Steger 539)!

Enjoy a shared meal and engage in meaningful conversation at our Dinner & Dialogue event. Dinner will begin promptly at 5:30 PM, providing an opportunity for participants to connect with one another.

At 6:00 PM, we’ll transition into a nonpartisan dialogue. A provocative statement related to school funding will be announced, and five volunteers from the audience will take a seat in designated chairs labeled by their stance: Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral/Undecided, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree. These panelists will share their perspectives on the statement, sparking a thoughtful discussion. Audience members will also have the chance to ask questions and share insights before we conclude the conversation.

Students from every political background are encouraged to participate.

RSVPs via GetInvolved UC are required. Please RSVP on GetInvolvedUC by April 6!

Please note that attendees can also earn 1 on-campus volunteer hour for attending this event. If you are interested in the 1 on-campus volunteer hour, you must also RSVP for this event via volunteer.uc.edu.