On October 27, at the 99th Annual Pullman Chamber of Commerce Meeting and Banquet, the Chamber announced the recipients of their five annual community awards. The WSU Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) was named the 2016 recipient of the Civic Improvement Award, which is presented for outstanding contribution to improvement of the community and citizen relations. “We are honored that the Pullman Chamber selected the CCE for this award,” said Melanie Brown, CCE Director. “It is a tribute to the efforts of all who have contributed to strengthening community-campus relations through civic engagement.”
For over 20 years, the CCE has provided opportunities for WSU students, faculty, campus departments, and community partners to share knowledge, skills, and resources for the benefit of student learning and the wellbeing of the community. In recent years, the CCE has facilitated the annual engagement of over 9000 students with more than 150 Palouse-based community organizations through community service, advocacy, and capacity building
Erin McIlraith, CCE Marketing and Communication Coordinator, added her appreciation. “I want to say ‘thank you’ to the Pullman Chamber for recognizing our work through the Civic Improvement Award. At the CCE, we are all looking forward to the next 20 years of partnership with the Pullman community!” To learn more about the WSU Center for Civic Engagement, visit cce.wsu.edu.
