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
Events
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
Be the Change – National Day of Service
As we complete the first month of the academic school year, LCCE begins launching several annual service projects; among them being Be The Change. Be the Change Austin is a national day of service scheduled near October 5 – Gandhi’s birthday. To encourage volunteerism and community service, South Asian Americans… read more