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When Pitney Bowes Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy teamed up with The Volunteer Center of United Way of Western Connecticut for the Summer Reading Partners Program Anabelle Uy (MG ’15) was there. The program is designed to help close the academic achievement gap by helping students maintain or grow their literacy skills and avoid the “summer…

Are you eager to become involved in civic engagement programs but don’t have transportation? Here’s an excellent opportunity just down the hill at 910 Madison Street. Temple Concord has the most utilized food pantry in Onondaga County- serving an average of 140 families each week providing three days worth of packaged, canned, fresh and frozen…

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is holding its annual Zoo Boo on October 19, 20, 26 and 27 and they are looking for volunteers.  The event is targeted for children 2-10 years old and is a major fundraiser for the zoo.  Your job might include handing out trick or treat items, playing games, dancing or dressing…

The work of two Honors students will be part of “FULL,” an exhibition of work by undergraduate sculpture students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Art. The exhibit will run Oct. 9-Nov. 3 at XL Projects, 307–313 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. The show is free and open to the public.…

Don’t you love to see kids in their Halloween costumes? Don’t you miss Trick or Treaters? Then this is the Civic Engagement event for you: The Department of Parks, Recreation, & Youth Programs is looking for volunteers to help with their haunted house at Burnet Park. Volunteers will be acting as tour guides to lead…

Thanks for joining us for our 50th Anniversary breakfast at Panasci Lounge during Orange Central alumni weekend. We couldn’t resist snapping a few pictures of our alums and current students! [nggallery id=11]

There are so many civic engagement opportunities, who can keep track! Honors alum, John Cardone (former coordinator of the Nottingham tutoring program) is directing this great program. Homework Club at 601 Tully pairs college students, neighbors and local kids so they can share their knowledge and talents. The club meets  Mondays and Thursdays form 3:00…

Rebecca Ierardo, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, volunteered at the Istanbul Refugee Center for ten weeks. As a volunteer, she attended the Moms and Tots program at the Center which was a program specifically for refugee mothers with young children. Rebecca connected mothers with similar stories and backgrounds, watched over children,…

The Office of Engagement Programs is hosting an orientation session for students who would like to participate in any of their programs this Thursday, September 19th from 7-8:30pm in Hendricks Chapel. Participation in Young Scholars is a rewarding way to fulfill the Honors global experience requirement. Check it out and see if any of these civic…