Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
A successful development agenda requires inclusive partnerships — at the global, regional, national and local levels — built upon principles and values, and upon a shared vision and shared goals placing people and the planet at the centre. Learn more at un.org.
What We’re Doing
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Kate Gilmore Helps Heal with Art
The Art+Design professor created a public art installation for the Coral Springs Museum of Art after the Parkland shooting in Florida. -
Purchase College Students Stand with Puerto Rico
Azia Rodriguez ’19 and Patrick Moore ’21 participated in hands-on service learning projects to rebuild Puerto Rico. -
Neuberger Museum Partners with Wide Awakes’ Mobile Soup Kitchen
ConnectiveCollective will feature works related to the artist collective Wide Awakes’ Mobile Soup Kitchen that brings free hot meals, music, and joy to local communities -
Center for Engagement
Part of an ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue and community, the new Center will bring together organizations whose projects inspire community engagement, encourage open dialogue, and impact social change.
Ways to Get Involved
- Participate in opportunities to work with the college’s community partners
- Sign up for the Service Learning course
- Volunteer your time toward virtual service and civic engagement opportunities across the country
- Participate in a Purchase Alternative Service Trip (PAST)
- Get involved with student organizations such as NYPIRG and UNICEF among others
Academics
- Purchase offers classes related to partnerships. Check out courses in Liberal Studies, Sociology, Political Science to learn more*
*Contact us if you want your department course page listed
What Else We’re Doing
- The Make an Impact Fund/Award provides emergency
- NYPIRG has several initiatives and internship opportunities as part of their advocacy agenda
- The college is involved in several sustainability partnerships at a local, national, and international level
- EOP/MAP partners with the Foster Youth Success Initiative