Giving alms: UA should jump on the philanthropy bandwagon - Opinions

Giving alms: UA should jump on the philanthropy bandwagon - Opinions: "Giving alms: UA should jump on the philanthropy bandwagon
Editorial
Issue date: 2/15/07 Section: Opinions

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When you think about charity, universities probably don't come to mind. But all of that's changing, and the UA should join the movement.

On Monday, Duke University unveiled a new $30 million project focused on increasing 'civic engagement.' Bankrolled in part by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the new 'DukeEngage' program will provide full funding to undergraduates who want to tackle civic engagement internships ranging from teaching in Durham, N.C., to starting a girls' school in Muhuru Bay, Kenya.

The program has already made national headlines, cresting on a wave of similar programs from Amherst University, Stanford University and Pomona College that enable students to pursue service-oriented internships without having to worry about financial constraints."