Towson, Maryland— Towson University has joined the Clinton Global Initiative University Network, a growing consortium of colleges and universities that support, mentor, and provide seed funding to student leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs who are developing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Towson University is now one of more than 35 colleges and universities worldwide who have joined the CGI University Network.
The Office of Civic Engagement & Leadership will provide funding that will be divided among Towson University students who are selected to pursue their Commitments to Action at CGI U 2014. Commitments to Action are new, specific, and measurable initiatives that address global challenges across CGI U’s five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health. Faculty members will also mentor student commitment-makers as they develop and implement their plans in the coming months.
“Civic Engagement & Leadership envisions a world of active citizenship, community involvement, advocacy of social issues and injustices, and the development of personal and social responsibility. The program fits directly into our mission and the TU 2020 plan. We are excited to partner with Dr. Cynthia Kalodner and encourage students to get involved making the world better.” Christopher Jensen, Director of the Office of Civic Engagement & Leadership.
The deadline to apply for CGI U 2014 is January 17, 2014, and students can apply online at http://www.cgiu.org/apply/. For more information, please email: civicengagement@towson.edu.
