Tag Archives: Columbus Foundation

Another Op’nin’, Another Show

Posted on June 21, 2011 by cheesentararts

Like an actor preparing for dress rehearsal, the start of a new position makes you wonder if all of the pieces you know exist will come together? I am a PhD student in Arts Policy and Administration at The Ohio … Continue reading →

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Following the Fellows

Posted on June 16, 2011 by aliciaszempruch

This week, the 2011 class of The Columbus Foundation Summer Fellows began their work at 11 nonprofit organizations here in Columbus! Preparations that began in the fall of 2010 culminated with their orientation on Monday, June 13 here at the … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on Ten Weeks at ADD

Posted on August 19, 2010 by ashackleford

As the last weeks have slid by, I have realized how far I’ve really come in this internship. My project for ADD (the Association for the Developmentally Disabled) has been to lay the foundation for the production of a short … Continue reading →

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An Entire City of Employees

Posted on July 30, 2010 by kbridges12

Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” I have seen and heard this phrase numerous times, but for the first time … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering History

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Nick

There are plenty of people out there who find history uninteresting and boring… I am definitely not one of them. I was thrilled when I found out I would be spending the summer at the Ohio Historical Society. I grew … Continue reading →

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A World of Many Hats

Posted on July 13, 2010 by sarahs

As I start week number four, I can’t help but look back and wonder where all the time has gone! I already feel so integrated into the office, that it seems like I’ve been here for at least a few … Continue reading →

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My First Four Weeks at the ALS Association

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Kim Schmahl

The Columbus Foundation Summer Fellowship program has been a great experience from day one!  This summer I am working at the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association Central & Southern Ohio Chapter where the staff and volunteers have welcomed me with … Continue reading →

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A Change Will Do You Good

Posted on July 7, 2010 by sarasblog10

The life of a graduate student can be described as follows: drink coffee, read absurdly long book, drink more coffee, attend class, sleep when possible; lather, rinse, repeat. Confined to quiet corners of the library and coffee houses for the … Continue reading →

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Ordered Chaos

Posted on July 2, 2010 by kstucko

“Chaorder” is the buzzword around the Vineyard Community Center’s Summer Zone Program, and three weeks into my fellowship, I can certainly vouch for its appropriateness. Running a summer program 40 hours a week for nearly 500 children in kindergarten through … Continue reading →

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Getting Hands-On

Posted on June 28, 2010 by zalac5

A typical college internship may consist of coffee runs, note-taking, and a made-up project designed to teach you something—but nothing long lasting.  This is NOT the case at HandsOn Central Ohio (HOCO).  Unlike the current internships my friends have, my … Continue reading →

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