Hamline-Hancock Collaboration
Since 1991, when it became the first University-elementary partnership of its kind in the nation, the Hancock-Hamline Collaboration has been working to create an integrated campus where College Begins in Kindergarten. 97.5% of Hancock students want to go on to higher education, and Hamline students and staff immerse themselves in an urban learning environment that helps them to be active members of their community.
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McVay Youth Partnership
The McVay Youth Partnership, “Youth VOICE”, is an after-school program where select Hamline students serve as mentors and role models working with inner-city, middle school youth. McVay fellows work in teams and are responsible for planning and leading the programming. They are assisted by McVay interns who bring their own unique talents to the program. All staff receive training from the Center for Excellence in Urban Teaching and other organizations.
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Office of Service Learning and Volunteerism
Service-learning means learning to participate and contribute to community. The Office of Service-Learning and Volunteerism (OSLV) supports community involvement among undergraduate Hamline students, faculty, and staff. OSLV students run the following programs:
- Service-learning trips of economic and racial justice
- Election Action
- Hunger and Homeless Education and Advocacy programs
- Other volunteer opportunities in the Twin Cities and beyond
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Religious and Spiritual Life Office
The Religious and Spiritual Life Office (RSLO) is committed to building bridges connecting the sacred, academic, and social aspects of life on campus. The focus of RSLO is on fostering spiritual exploration and growth, promoting compassion, justice, and concern for the common good, while providing personal, emotional, and spiritual support and referrals. The RSLO offers:
- Confidential personal, emotional, and spiritual support
- Services at critical times in the life of the Hamline University community and the world
- The annual multi-faith Baccalaureate Service for graduating students
- The Annual Chocolate Seder and Latke Cook-Off
- Weekly Christian Chapel services, including the annual Christmas Candlelight Service, Ash Wednesday services, and periodic bilingual masses
- Weekly events such as Buddhist meditation, Torah Study, Muslim Prayer, and Multifaith Alliance
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