Through programming, advising and fellowships, the Swearer Center engages the university in collaborations with local partners to strengthen communities and better prepare students to lead lives of effective action.
“From my first day of Kindergarten to my past three years at Brown, learning has always been fun and enjoyable. This summer, I had the pleasure of sharing my passion for learning with 90 elementary schoolers at D'Abate Community School's first-ever summer enrichment program.Read profile.
associate director, s4 (spatial structures in the social sciences) initiative
“So how does academic stuff actually do anything for community? Does my scholarship translate to policy change? Many academics say they do community-based work when what they really do is describe or observe. But these descriptive exercises can lead to policy change.Read profile.
Sebastian Ruth founded Community Music Works in 1997 with the conviction that music and musicians have an important role to play in creating and transforming communities.Read profile.
“From my first day of Kindergarten to my past three years at Brown, learning has always been fun and enjoyable. This summer, I had the pleasure of sharing my passion for learning with 90 elementary schoolers at D'Abate Community School's first-ever summer enrichment program. Read profile.