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
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
Pride Month: When you’re inclusive but still hate the poor PublishedJuly 02, 2019 by Matt Wisner We’re on our way out of the city to spend some time in the woods. I grew up in the … 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
Dinner and conversation with Seattle Councilman Mike O’Brien PublishedJuly 30, 2018 by Tommy Lin Last Thursday, the 15 DukeEngagers and our site coordinators had dinner with Duke alum and Seattle City Council member Mike … Read more
Going Green: A Choice or a Privilege? PublishedJuly 19, 2018 by Emma Harold “Because my loved ones attend a relatively safe school, are not suffering from asthma due to poor local air quality, … Read more
Unexpected PublishedJuly 16, 2018 by Ashley Hare Mary’s Place: Empowering homeless women, children, and families to reclaim their lives by providing shelter, nourishment, resources, healing and hope … Read more