Tag Archives: Fellowship

Snooping, Snapping, and Cynicism

Michelle and I stood alone in a sunny, open alley surrounded by a cartel of cats, a V.F.W. post, an auto shop, and an overgrown field. Overhead were power lines and a blue sky strewn with white paint strokes as she spoke … Continue reading

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NCALP Summer Institutes

Things are getting a little crazy here at the National Center for Law and Adoption Policy (NCALP) as we prepare for the Center’s Summer Institutes. Every July and August, NCALP and Capital University Law School host two law school courses … Continue reading

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Coming back home.

Hello again Fellows and friends, The weeks seem to be flying by here at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), and as I am coming into the second half of my fellowship I have taken some time to reflect upon … Continue reading

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“Getting to Know You”

Although it is week four for many of the other fellows, due to a brief honeymoon hiatus, this is week three for me. Oddly enough, I spent most of my time in Athens (the real one in Greece, not the … Continue reading

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Week Four: Red, White, and Blues!

At the end of my fourth week at Jazz Arts Group,  the Columbus Jazz Orchestra performed their first JazZoo! concert of the season at Water’s Edge Events Park at The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.  The patriotic sounds of the orchestra filled the air … Continue reading

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Changes at Green Columbus!

As my second week at Green Columbus wraps up, there is so much to report! Perhaps most significantly, my project has completely changed! Our initial plan to design and implement a supplemental environmental education program for local elementary schools has been totally scraped-after … Continue reading

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Relationships: The Fabric of Our Lives

This week, my fellowship reminded me of the importance of establishing and maintaining positive relationships. Throughout our lives, we work with a lot of different people to do a lot of amazing things. But the relationships we take away from … Continue reading

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Another Op’nin’, Another Show

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

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

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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