Following on the heels of the wildly popular Colgate Day of Impact, Colgate’s first Common Good Week for students takes place March 24–27. The week, sponsored by the Common Good Professional Network, will consist of seminars and speakers, including Colgate alumni who have nonprofit and government-sector experience.
The Common Good Network, one of eight Colgate Professional Networks, connects students, alumni, and parents who are interested in or work for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or other social good enterprises. It builds crucial professional on-ramps for undergraduates — many of whom already volunteer through the Max A. Shacknai Center for Outreach, Volunteerism, and Education (COVE).
COVE director Krista Saleet and career services adviser Kelly Brant developed Common Good Week to educate students on career options within the field.
The week’s events will include:
Tuesday: Discussion of what careers are available in the field of Common Good. 4:15 p.m., 27 Persson
Wednesday: Samantha Darche ’01, chief of staff and legislative counsel for New York State Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas, will lead a discussion about her experiences working in the government sector. 12:15 p.m., 109 Lathrop
Thursday: Sarah Lange ’87, principal and founder of New Era (an organization that helps nonprofits of all types integrate best practices in the areas of fund development, marketing and communications, board development, strategic planning, and leadership), will discuss her experiences as a consultant for nonprofits. 12:15 p.m., 109 Lathrop
Friday: Corrine Ribble ’97, principal of Riverview Strategies, leads the Nonprofit Leadership Board Workshop. 2:00–4:00 p.m., 107 Lathrop
For more information on the Common Good Network and other Colgate Professional Networks, visit colgate.edu/networks.