Posts Tagged ‘Civic Engagement’
Volunteer with Honors Office Tours on Spring Admissions Days
Volunteer with Honors Office Tours on Spring Admissions Days Honors needs help on Mondays and Friday in April with hosting and welcoming prospective students visiting Syracuse University and the Honors office. Honors students are requested to volunteer in the Honors office to greet students and families and give brief tours. You will also be asked…
Read MoreSUVO Bed Build for Children in Need Event
SUVO Bed Build for Children in Need Event Friday, February 23 2024 from 1:00PM to 4:00 PM at Skybarn on South Campus Honors students are invited to join the bed building event for Sleep in Heavenly Peace with Syracuse University Volunteer Organization on Friday, February 23! Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a nonprofit organization with a…
Read MoreVolunteer to be a Book Buddy
Volunteer to be a Book Buddy Syracuse University has partnered with United Way to support the Book Buddy initiative. If you need civic engagement hours for Honors, this is a great way to earn them while connecting with a student or students from a local Syracuse City School. Read more about the program here or…
Read MoreSU Literacy Corps is hiring!
SU Literacy Corps is hiring! The Syracuse University Literacy Corps tutors provide rich literacy support to students in the Syracuse City School District and nearby community organizations. Apply by February 2, 2024!
Read MoreLet’s Go To the Fair!
The Westcott Street Cultural Fair that is, Sunday, 9/26 noon to 6:30pm. Each year Honors students volunteer at this fun event just a few blocks east of campus. Here’s what a few had to say: “As a senior,” said Siying Wang, “this was my last Westcott fair. It has been fun to be a performer…
Read MoreGoon Squad
Calling All Honors Students The Goon Squad has been a tradition at Syracuse University since the 1940’s and is a vital part of welcoming our new students into the Orange Family. Be a part of an SU tradition and help institute a new Honors tradition. GOON SQUAD SHIFT TIME OPTIONS: Dates: Tuesday, August 20; Wednesday, August…
Read MoreLet’s Go To the Fair!
The Westcott Street Cultural Fair that is, Sunday, 9/20 noon to 6:30pm. Each year Honors students volunteer at this fun event just a few blocks east of campus. Here’s what a few had to say: “As a senior,” said Siying Wang, “this was my last Westcott fair. It has been fun to be a performer in…
Read MoreArchivist Engagement
Richelle Gewertz (AR ’16) volunteered her time as an archivist at the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. Her main responsibilities were to piece together parts of the cemetery’s history from old, archived photographs. The pictures would then become part of a booklet for visitors explaining the importance of maintaining an archive. Richelle says she used…
Read MoreWho ‘Ya Gonna Call?
“We’re there for people on their worst day. Riding in an ambulance as a patient is never a fun experience so we’re there to alleviate the trouble and provide pre-hospital care,” says junior Angela Binion. Syracuse University Ambulance (SUA) share a deep bond as expressed in third year student Kelly Heuer’s statement that “I take…
Read MoreAlexandra Koskoris Serves Up Suppers
Alexandra Koskoris, a freshman studying Public Communications in Newhouse, volunteered for the weekend at The Food Bank of Central New York through a pre-orientation program on campus. There Alexandra helped package fruits and non-perishable foods that would be delivered to impoverished families. She also spent some of her time volunteering at a local food pantry…
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