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The CEL Day Experience: Build Days at Habitat for Humanity

During the first month of the semester, The Center for Community Engaged Learning and Research has coordinated three Build Days with Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County hosts “Build Days” where the organization gathers volunteers to help with the construction of a home in the surrounding local area. The homes that… Continue Reading

TCNJ Bonner Community Scholars Participate in Farm Run

This year marked Fernbrook Farm’s 5th annual Farm Run! On sunday September 24th, Fernbrook along with TCNJ Bonners and over 75 people from the surrounding community participated in a 5k farm run through Fernbrook’s 200 plus acres of land. The run was open to runners from ages 11 and up, through farm fields, forest,… Continue Reading

TCNJ CELR Bonner Garden

Each year, the Bonner scholars complete service at the TCNJ campus garden. This site exists as a fully functioning, sustainable garden where Bonner students grow and harvest vegetables and fruits while maintaining all of the regular upkeep that a large garden would entail. The garden is supported hugely by the efforts of PC3. Everything the… Continue Reading

CELR Kicks Off Year with Habitat for Humanity CEL Day

This past weekend, the Center for Community Engaged Learning and Research kicked off the year strong with its first two Community Engaged Learning (CEL) Days. CELR Center organizes CEL days to provide First Year students an opportunity to understand the causes and context of community concerns; to participate in diverse communities; and to gain knowledge… Continue Reading

TCNJ Bonner Institute Kicks Off 2017-18 Academic Year with Annual Orientation

The TCNJ Bonner Institute along with The Center for Community Engaged Learning and Research welcomed back the 2017-18 TCNJ Bonner Community Scholars the week of August 21st with the annual Bonner Orientation. During the five day event, Bonner Scholars had the opportunity to meet and plan with community partners, learn about the Trenton community, practice reflection… Continue Reading

CELR Center Welcomes Class of 2021 TCNJ Bonner Scholars

On Tuesday, July 25th CELR Staff and Interns welcomed the newest members of the Bonner Community Scholars Program. During the day, students were given the chance to meet other members of their cohort, learn what to expect as First-Year Bonner Scholars and enjoy an ice cream social at the end of the day. Welcome… Continue Reading

Inaugural Summer Leadership Cohort Takes On Capital City

This month, the Center for Community Engaged Learning & Research, in collaboration with the Career Center, kicked off the inaugural Summer Community Leaders program, an 8-week work-and-learn experience that places 12 undergraduates in meaningful, project-based non-profit internships. The inaugural class of SCL fellows was selected this spring after an intensive application and interview process, which required applicants… Continue Reading

Center for Community Engaged Learning and Research Awarded Grant

On June 1st, the Center for Community Engaged Learning and Research (CELR) was presented with a $25,000 grant from Wells Fargo Financial Services Company. This award marks the sixth year of collaboration between the Bonner Institute and Wells Fargo. The funds support the education-related service of the Bonner Institute, housed within the CELR Cetner,… Continue Reading

TCNJ Bonner Scholars visit Richmond, VA

On May 21st, 9 second-year Bonner scholars traveled down to Richmond, VA to engage in service, learn about the history of the Civil War, and reflect on the lasting impacts of the war and racism in today’s society. The students served at the Peter Paul Development Center and Boaz and Ruth, two nonprofits serving low-income… Continue Reading

Center for Community Engaged Learning and Research Celebrate Graduating Bonner Scholars

May 6, 2017 – Trenton, NJ. Recently, The Center for Community Engaged Learning and Research celebrated the achievements of graduating Bonner Scholars. Family, friends and CELR staff gathered with graduating students at the State Museum in Trenton, NJ for its annual Senior Class Dinner. During the event, students had the opportunity to highlight their accomplishments with… Continue Reading