Reflections on a summer of opportunities PublishedAugust 30, 2019 by Julia Ryskamp Now that my DukeEngage experience has come to an end, I’ve been able to reflect on everything I’ve learned and … Read more
Backpacking through the North Cascades PublishedJuly 10, 2019 by Samaya Pattim As a major national park enthusiast and nature lover, I have found Seattle to be a dream. From seeing Mt. … Read more
Understanding foster care, adoption, and adoptee rights PublishedJuly 08, 2019 by Julia Ryskamp On my first day of work at Amara, I was asked multiple times “what do you know about the foster … Read more
Dignity in Non-Profit Work PublishedJuly 08, 2019 by Jacob Satisky Dignity. What does it mean to treat others with dignity? To me, it’s about affirming someone’s self-worth and not treating … Read more
Gentrification, Privilege, and the American Dream PublishedJuly 02, 2019 by Grace Jeffrey “The American Dream still exists.” During DukeEngage Academy, our cohort grappled with this statement, moving ourselves to stand by signs … Read more
Only in Seattle PublishedAugust 22, 2018 by Emma Harold The past 2 months, we have seen things on the street that are completely novel to us, anything from a … Read more
An evergreen experience PublishedAugust 22, 2018 by Ashley Hare Seattle is growing pretty quickly, and with that so is its tourism industry. Coffee, an active volcano, Jeff Bezos, a … Read more
The Nonprofit-Industrial Complex PublishedAugust 14, 2018 by Harrison Banner “This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience… The potential … Read more
Becoming Jaded in the Emerald City PublishedAugust 14, 2018 by Harrison Banner This summer in Seattle has truly been a rollercoaster, full of positive ups and crushing downs, twists and turns that … Read more
The Power of Inclusive and Multi-Sectoral Coalitions PublishedAugust 09, 2018 by Kelby Welsh The Washington Environmental Council celebrated their 50th year in 2017, and a timeline is displayed in the office on the … Read more