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Mission
The University of Minnesota’s Center for Community-Engaged Learning (CCEL) is an essential academic resource for students, faculty, and staff seeking high-quality and meaningful opportunities to engage with communities in their learning, teaching, and research, and for community partners seeking reciprocal relationships with the University.
Student Spotlight
Breanne Retherford
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Biomedical Engineering
“I began my CESP journey junior year because I wanted to learn about more opportunities to get involved in my community and how to perform meaningful service that can create a lasting impact.
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Dr. Sarah Holtman
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Professor in the Philosophy Department
"If I could find a way to create this kind of experience for all of my students, I would, because it is the space where I see philosophy come alive."
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