In 2006, the William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion was established in order to honor both graduating bachelor’s and master’s students who have illustrated excellent service to their community. The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy had three undergraduate students chosen to receive this honor this year. Here, Elliot Dunbar, Taylor Parker, and Rosie Tarlton explain… Read more »
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Involving and engaging fellow students: A day in the life of a bachelor’s student
What does a day look like in the life of a philanthropic studies student? We’re about to show you. In this series, three students in three different academic programs (Ph.D., M.A., and B.A.) take you inside their lives for a day to show you what it’s like learning, living, and breathing philanthropy. This week we… Read more »
It’s been a year
By Justine Oppelt It’s hard to think that I only have three more years left in this school. I only have three more years left until I’m officially out in the “real world.” Although, I think I’m already out in the “real world” because I pay bills. Who knew that bills would determine everything you… Read more »
Raising donations, studying primates, and learning about celebrities: Philanthropy at its finest
You’ve read about some of the amazing students at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, but what kind of classes can you take at the school? I visited and talked to four different undergraduate classes, learning about the fascinating and relevant topics they discuss every day and the diverse projects they work on. 1. Giving… Read more »
Two students, two paths, one competition
You may have heard about the David Nathan Meyerson Prize for Leadership and Giving competition and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy undergraduate winners of that competition, senior Rosie Tarlton and junior Elizabeth Williams. You may have listened to their presentations and heard Tarlton talk about her passion for children’s health and Williams focus on… Read more »