ABOUT THE FRONT PORCH GATHERING The CEC’s Front Porch Gathering represents UT’s open door to the Austin community, providing time and space for community collaboration. The monthly gathering works to address issues of equity, disparity, and access through active engagement and connects UT research and resources with community organizations and… read more
October 2016 Recap: Law Enforcement and Community Engagement
On a warm October evening, Austin’s Dobie Middle School opened its doors to welcome the second UT-Austin Community Engagement Center Front Porch Gathering—a community convening regarding law enforcement and community engagement. Dobie is located in the heart of the Rundberg neighborhood area, which has been the focus of the Restore… read more
September 2016 Recap: The Role of the Black Church in East Austin
As the “front porch” of The University of Texas at Austin (UT), the Community Engagement Center (CEC) initiates and stewards successful community-university partnerships that connect the resources of the university with individuals, groups, and institutions in historically and current underserved Austin communities. CEC’s Front Porch Gathering represents UT’s open door to the Austin… read more
Community Health Dialogue Draws 100 from Community
The DDCE Community Engagement Center and UT School of Nursing’s first Community Health Dialogue drew approximately 100 community members, UT Austin students and health care practitioners. It was held at Wesley United Methodist Church in East Austin. The session, titled “How Healthy is Your Zip Code” included presentations by Dr.… read more
Volunteer Fair September 24th
Join us for the Fall 2014 UT Volunteer Fair next Wednesday, September 24, from 10am-3pm on Speedway Plaza! The volunteer fair is a great opportunity for students to learn about a number of volunteering opportunities throughout the UT and Austin community. Statistics show that nearly 74% of all current UT students have volunteered either… read more