The Talloires Network is an international association of institutions dedicated to promoting civic engagement in higher education. Each year, they hold a conference to unite university leaders around the world. At the conference, the Talloires Network recognizes exceptional university community engagement programs through the awarding of the MacJannet Prize. In 2011, there were 75 nominations from 56 universities in 26 countries and only eight prizes awarded. BPYI was the only U.S. program to receive the award, which includes a $1,000 cash reward. BPYI is a student-run program that brings 20 Bard College students to Mas’ha, a small village in the West Bank, where they partner with the local community to run children’s summer camps and community service projects, teach English classes and engage in cultural discourse.
Meta: Type: Student | Subject(s): Politics and International Affairs,Student | Institutes(s): Bard Undergraduate Programs,Center for Civic Engagement |
