Civic engagement is a hallmark of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. Our anniversary year celebrated service. In spring 2009, the Jepson School marked the 15th anniversary of its first graduating class at Reunion Weekend. Leading up to that occasion, the Alumni Networking Committee staged a virtual service project. Alumni supported the School by reporting their hours of service. Thank you to all who participated in a project that is a national model.
In another first, the committee set up the Jepson Internship Fund. This special fund will pay a stipend and help with living expenses for a student in a nonprofit internship. The 240-hour Jepson internships provide hands-on learning experiences in which students apply theories learned in classes to real-world problem solving and action.
Jepson students who seek internships with organizations in government or nonprofit sectors often have limited choices because these organizations cannot pay interns. This is all the more true in today’s current economic climate, when layoffs and budget cuts are all too common.
Your gift will help a student secure a challenging internship and glean valuable insights while helping a not-for-profit in its important work.
Please make a gift to the Jepson Internship Fund today online at this secure form.
- Designate your gift as “other.”
- In the comment box, note that it is for the Jepson Internship Fund.
- You can give in convenient monthly installments.
- Or, make your pledge by calling 804-287-1991 or emailing jepson@richmond.edu.
