The Office of Community-Engaged Learning connects students and faculty with local experts, organizations, and neighbors through events and programs that blend learning with real-world experience. From exploring areas around campus to mentoring neighborhood children and harvesting on a permaculture farm, these experiences bring our campus and community closer together.

Explore the New Bund area around campus
Community Experts:
Lili Time, a cafe that employs individuals who are hard of hearing or autistic
MOViEMOViE Theater
Jane Meihua Shen, a popular science writer and wildlife expert
Jumingxin, a social organization committed to innovation residential projects

Open Up Campus to Children in the Neighborhood - The Big Brothers Big Sisters Program
Community Partners:
Local NGOs, local primary schools
Faculty Partner:
EAP Professor Steve Iams

A Day of Harvesting and Learning Inspired by NYU Shanghai Reads
Community Partner:
Yungu Farm, a farm dedicated to the study and practice of permaculture
Meet With Us To Discuss Events and Program Ideas
Email: shanghai.cel@nyu.edu