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Office of Community Empowerment

The Office of Community Empowerment is dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals and communities have the resources and opportunities to thrive. Through collaboration, education and support, the office strengthens connections and fosters shared growth. Empowering both individuals and organizations, the office seeks to create a culture of mutual respect, innovation and success for everyone.

Meir Muller

Meet Rabbi Meir Muller, Associate Dean for Community Empowerment 

Rabbi Meir Muller, Ph.D. brings a wealth of administrative experience, outstanding teaching and accomplished research to the position of Associate Dean for Community Empowerment. Muller previously served as an associate professor in the College of Education and as the co-founder of the Cutler Jewish Day School, where he spent 30 years heading the school. 

Muller was recently named Co-Editor of the newly launched Journal of Jewish Early Childhood Education. His broad research interests include countering antisemitism in education and educational inclusivity. His class on the historic alliances between Black and Jewish communities and has expanded this teaching beyond the university and impacted students around the state. 

Events

Hip Hop Wednesday

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

Location: RHUU Greene Street

Cost: FREE

Service Saturday

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

Location: Davis Field II

Lunes Latino

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

Location: RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage

Cost: Free

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Upcoming College of Education Events

Champions of Education Gala

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025

Location: See event description for more details.

Cost: Early Bird- $75 (Now- February 1st) General Admission- $100 (After February 1st)

COE Retired Faculty Luncheon

Thursday, Jun. 5, 2025

Location: Spigner House 101

Cost: Free

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