Meet the ten incredible students who received the 2025-2026 George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship
We are the Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement!
Vision Statement: Montana colleges, universities, and communities envision, through hands-on service-learning, a Montana where democratic participation and civil discourse are celebrated and we are committed to making sure every student has a voice and the chance to make a difference.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to educate students for civic responsibility, and partner with communities to inspire, empower and promote community service and civic engagement.
Network Updates
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George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship Recipients
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VISTA NATIONAL SERVICE 2026-2027
VISTA members serve those in need, build meaningful connections, and gain hands-on experience that can shape a rewarding career in public service or nonprofit work.
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Centering Indigenous Knowledge Webinar Series
The Fall 2025 series continued under the theme “Native American Art, Creative Connections to Tribal Histories and Cultures,” focusing on the diverse history and philosophy of these lands through various creative mediums.
Listen to four insightful sessions led by esteemed presenters, exploring the profound connections between Indigenous communities and their creative work.
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COMMUNITY BUILDING INSTITUTE
The Community Building Institute (CBI) provides a foundation for the knowledge and perspectives needed to plan, execute, and evaluate projects that are responsive to community needs. CBI prepares public professionals and aspiring changemakers to address community needs in a responsible, equitable, and inclusive manner by centering voices of community stakeholders. CBI offers six webinars covering focus areas in community assessment, stakeholder engagement, advisory group development, strategic plan development, strategic plan implementation, and program evaluation.
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Meet the Team!
Learn about the amazing Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement Staff
Our Latest Member Blogs
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The Start of Something New by Zoe Belinda
Transitions are never easy. Whether you are moving across the country or simply transitioning to a different role like I did, change is a very real and scary thing. In the last few months, my life has changed completely. I graduated college, some of my… Read More
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Compressive Understanding For Capacity Building by Hannah Gangwish
Figuring out my next step after graduating wasn’t easy. Since joining the Environmental Studies program at Gonzaga University, I have developed a strong set of values centered on environmental protection and a desire to find work that makes a positive difference in the world. Read More
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Learning to Be Like Mike by Allie Ouendag
In a 1957 speech, Mike Mansfield said, “The task for the nation and that means all of us, then, is to seek always to enlarge our understanding of the world around us.” Since moving back to Montana, I’ve gotten pretty used to answering the same… Read More
Read our 2024-2025 Impact Report
This highlights our organization’s accomplishments, milestones, and the collective efforts of our network over the past year. This report serves as a testament to the hard work and passion driving our mission forward.