Where Are They Now: Faith Kohler ’91

Please give a brief background on yourself and your career. After attending law school and practicing law for a few years, I had the opportunity to go into federal law enforcement. During my law career I did a lot of volunteer work in the community, and I acquired a new skill set to bring back…

What’s happening with the CWS — week of 11/3

Below are this week’s upcoming events and deadlines at the CWS. These listings and more can be found in MyCWS. Make sure you subscribe so that you receive the updates directly to your inbox! Monday, November 3 – Alternative Spring Break Application Deadline | NOON | MyCWS – DARE TO BE ALTERNATIVE! Are you passionate about food justice and/or housing/urban…

Thinking of You: Wellesley, Fulbright, AmeriCorps

“Yes, of course I remember/ how could I forget how you feel…” As the soothing words of Frank Ocean’s “Thinking of You” washed over me, I thought back to when I was a senior at Wellesley: anxious for what was to come, nostalgic about everything and everyone, but nevertheless eager to burst out of the…

Where Are They Now? Makkah Ali ’10

Makkah Ali ’10 graduated from Wellesley with a degree in Peace & Justice Studies and Religion. After graduation, Makkah joined the AmeriCorps; she has since earned her master’s degree at George Mason’s School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Currently, Makkah is a Mediator and Program Associate at the Meridian Institute in Washington, D.C. Please give…

What’s happening with the CWS — week of 4/21

Below are this week’s upcoming events and deadlines at the CWS. These listings and more can be found in MyCWS. Make sure you subscribe so that you receive the updates directly to your inbox! Tuesday, April 22- Alternative Break Student Coordinator Applications Deadline | NOON | On MyCWS – Student Coordinators are vital to the success of Wellesley’s Alternative…

Meet Sierra Raimondi, the CWS’s AmeriCorps VISTA

Did you know the Center for Work and Service has an AmeriCorps VISTA representative this year working as part of the CWS Service Team? Let’s get to know Sierra Raimondi a little better. My name is Sierra and I am the Massachusetts’s Campus Compact (MACC) AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) for Wellesley College…