Workshops and Training Sessions

The Haas Center offers workshops each quarter for the Stanford community to cultivate exposure, knowledge, and skills on a wide range of topics and issue areas relating to public service.

Winter Quarter 2010 Schedule

Philanthropy 101
Wednesday, January 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Haas Center DK Room (lunch provided); RSVP online
This workshop provides an overview of philanthropic terms, giving statistics, recent trends, issues and key topics as well as opportunities for students interested in learning more about philanthropic practice and research. Learn about courses, fellowships and grants.
Facilitators: Adam Badwound; Shana Sachs, Program Manager for PACS; Kim Meredith, Executive Director of PACS; Megan Sweezy Fogarty

Principles of Ethical and Effective Service
Friday, January 15 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Haas Center DK Room (lunch provided); RSVP online
Get a better understanding of the complex and delicate issues surrounding service.
Facilitators: Haas Center and Student Activities and Leadership staff

Community Service Project Planning
Thursday, January 21 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the Haas Center DK Room (lunch provided); RSVP online
Learn how to plan successful, one-time and recurring community projects for your fraternity, sorority, student organization, or dorm.
Facilitators: Amanda Itliong and Nick Hartfield

Public Service Basics
Friday, January 22 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in the Haas Center DK Room (dinner provided); RSVP online
Learn about the many faces of public service and how to get involved in service at Stanford and beyond. Develop your own personal service-learning plan, discover what ethical and effective service looks like, and learn about the many opportunities the Haas Center has to support you in your public service journey.
Facilitators: Amanda Itliong and Kristen Azevedo

Relationship Building
Tuesday, February 2 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Haas Center DK Room (dinner provided); RSVP online
Learn how to begin (and maintain) strong relationships with community partners you work with, developing and managing a strong cultivation plan.
Facilitator: Carrie Hermann, former Advancement Officer at Western Region Punahou School

Leading Out Loud: Leading Through Public Speaking
Tuesday, February 2 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Haas Center DK Room (dinner provided); RSVP online
Learn how to achieve effective leadership by improving your public speaking ability, and learn concrete tips on how to enhance your impact through speaking
Facilitator: Doree Allen, Ph.D., Director of Oral Communication Program, Center for Teaching and Learning

Strategic Planning for Students
Wednesday, February 10 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Haas Center DK Room (dinner provided); RSVP online
Learn how to asses the vision, mission, and goals of your student group, project, or organization and identify a practical way to achieve these objectives; learn how to run effective meetings and keep your members motivated and engaged in achieving the overarching goals of your organization.
Facilitator: Bethany Steiner

Student Service Organization Think Tank
Wednesday, February 17 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the Haas Center DK Room (snacks provided); RSVP online
Share your questions, comments, concerns, and event updates with other student service organizations.
Facilitators: Kristen Azevedo and Troy Steinmetz, Assistant Director of Student Activities and Leadership

Before You Start A New Service Organization, Project, or Nonprofit…
Friday, February 19 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Haas Center DK Room (lunch provided); RSVP online
Learn how to think creatively about how to put your big public service ideas into action at Stanford and beyond.
Facilitator: Amanda Itliong

For more information, please contact Kristen Azevedo.