The Civic Innovation Lab (CIL) fosters impactful collaborations to enrich the South Bend community through unique educational programs and initiatives. Here are two key collaborations that demonstrate our commitment to community engagement and development:
Together Irish Initiative
Together Irish harnesses the collective power of student-athletes to enrich the lives of South Bend residents. This collaboration between CIL and Notre Dame Athletics focuses on inspiring and uplifting the community through a STEM-based curriculum, partnerships with local elementary schools, and special events that unite young community members.
Community Learning Programs
CIL collaborates with the Robinson Community Learning Center to provide educational programs on South Bend’s West Side. These programs combine one-on-one relationships, arts experiences, and lifelong learning in a comfortable environment, offering activities such as parenting education, afterschool programs, tutoring, and summer youth programs.
STEM+Music Education Program
CIL and the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center integrate the arts with STEM (STEAM) in programs like STEM+Music and visual arts. Partnering with local schools, such as Roosevelt and Madison STEAM Academies and Pierre Moran Middle School, they develop innovative STEAM curricula to advance students’ skills in STEM disciplines and support new approaches to workforce development.