U-Links Centre for Community-Based Research

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Record #: HAL0107
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 18 Dec 2024

Description

Description (Service) Works with community partners, faculty and students to deliver research and community service learning services to Haliburton County.

Community- Based Education (CBE) program partners local organizations with faculty and students from Trent University and Fleming College to explore important research questions and increase the capacity of organizations via community service learning initiatives.

U-Links is the project of the Haliburton County Community Co-operative.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Thu 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Meetings: The U-Links Management Committee meets 10 times per year.
Areas Served Haliburton County
Eligibility There are several avenues of eligibility:
  • Be enrolled in a Trent University or Fleming course that offers CBR. Current courses at Trent include but are not limited to: ERST 3080Y, ERST 3130H, ERSC 1010Y, ERSC 3160H, ERSC 3840H, ERST 4250H, BIOL 3890, FRSC 4890Y, GEOG 3820H, GEOG 4830Y, IDST 4220Y, and SUST 5901H.

  • Apply to do an independent project under the supervision of a faculty member. Most of our independent projects commence at the beginning of each semester, but opportunities may be available at any time throughout the year.

  • Complete a CBR project as your master's thesis. A number of community-based projects are broad in scope, require a high level of academic skill and more time for completion. Review the project descriptions for proposals that suggest group work or graduate level work. If a project interests you, contact us directly to discuss.
Application To apply please call or email.
To apply for the Independent Project please go to the Student Application Survey
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location Beside CIBC
Located In Community Minden Hills
Address & Map
93 Bobcaygeon Rd
Minden Hills, ON
Canada K0M 2K0
 
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Intersection Elbow corner in downtown Minden
Physical Access Partially Accessible - Parking - Accessible, Entrance - Usable, Washroom - Not Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-286-2411
E-Mail admin@ulinks.ca
Website www.ulinks.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ulinkscbr/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ulinkscentre4cbr/
Primary Contact Frank Figuli, U-Links Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-286-2411; Email: admin@ulinks.ca
Alternate Contact Dr. Andrew Gordon, Director; Phone: 705-286-2411; Email: director@ulinks.ca
Mailing Address Box 655 
Minden, ON 
Canada K0M 2K0

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