By Christina Eggenberger When I tell people that I am studying philanthropy, I usually get similar reactions. The most common reaction is people assume I am pursuing a career in fundraising, followed closely by the assumption that I study big-name philanthropists. While both of those areas of study are needed in this world, I want… Read more »
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Starting at the end: Keeping the beneficiary in mind
Recently, philanthropic studies students returned from their two-week study abroad program to Germany and the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, students visited with an organization that addresses relative food insecurity. Ph.D. student Christina Eggenberger shares how Jarige Job continually works to keep their beneficiaries in mind. By Christina Eggenberger Often times in our philanthropic studies program,… Read more »
Experimental, experiential learning: How Ph.D. students built knowledge and skills for future careers
In Dr. Sara Konrath’s P-690 Research in Philanthropic Studies course, first and second-year doctoral students work together in groups to create an experimental research project. After creating and working on the project throughout the semester, they prepare and then give the presentation in front of a panel of judges and their fellow students. The group… Read more »