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Image of Ishmail Malik Holt-Shabazz surrouned by goldleaf with the words, "Exemplary Community-Engaged Professional Award. Awarded by the University of Minnesota's Office Public Engagement."

The University of Minnesota’s Office of Public Engagement has awarded Ish Malik Holt-ShabazzDirector of Neighborhood Leadership and Organizing at the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA), the Exemplary Community-Engaged Professional Award. The honor…

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Denise Butler’s Evolution from Corporate Dreams to Community Power A little girl who turned her toys into briefcases became the community organizer Brooklyn Park needed most

Denise Butler still remembers the moment…

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Neighborhoods Now! graduate Katrina Mendoza Garcia's story demonstrates how community leadership and organizing can transform individuals and communities

When Katrina Mendoza Garcia joined the board…

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Apply Today - Deadline April 18

Potential participants should fill out an application form. Because space is limited, we will contact you shortly after the application deadline to schedule an interview or confirm your enrollment.

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Ish Malik Holt Shabazz and Ned Wik Moore, Program Directors of Neighborhood Leadership and Organizing accepting the NCBON Unsung Hero Award
Ish Malik Holt Shabazz and Ned Wik Moore, Program Directors of Neighborhood Leadership and Organizing accepting the NCBON Unsung Hero Award

The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) is thrilled to announce that its Neighborhood…

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Spring 2023 Neighborhoods Now! graduates
Apply Today - Deadline April 10

Potential participants should fill out an application form. Because space is limited, we will contact you shortly after the application deadline to schedule an interview or confirm your enrollment.

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Neighborhoods Now! graduates
Apply Today - Deadline March 31

Potential participants should fill out an application form. Because space is limited, we will contact you shortly after the application deadline to schedule an interview or confirm your enrollment.

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Apply Today - Deadline September 12

Potential participants should fill out an application form. Because space is limited, we will contact you shortly after the application deadline to schedule an interview or confirm your enrollment.

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Apply Today - Deadline February 21

Potential participants should fill out an application form by the February 21 deadline by visiting: http://z.umn.edu/nnow. Because space is limited, we will contact you shortly after the application deadline to schedule an interview or…

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Apply Today - Deadline August 9

Potential participants should fill out an application form by the August 9 deadline by visiting: http://z.umn.edu/nnow. Because space is limited, we will contact you shortly after the application deadline to schedule an interview or…