Posts Tagged ‘Civic Engagement’
Let’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…
Read MoreBenjamin Snyder in the Wilds…of Chicago?!
Benjamin Snyder, a senior in the Newhouse School, volunteered at the North Park Village Nature Center as a Natural Areas Manager. The Nature Center is a part of The Chicago Park District, which spans over 8,100 acres and is the largest municipal park in the US. North Park Village Nature Center boasts a 46 acre…
Read MoreAlec Hembree, Keeping us Safe in the Snow
Alec Hembree, a senior in the Architecture school, spent Saturdays of his Spring semester as a chaperon for SU Recreation Services and Outdoor Education. During his volunteer work, Alec oversaw the Lake Placid day drip SU offered for students, and chaperoned the Ski and Snowboard program on campus. He was responsible for keeping track of…
Read MoreJennifer Lawson Goes Global
Jennifer Lawson, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, volunteered her Spring Break as a member of Global Brigades. Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Their vision is to improve quality of life and their mission is to resolve global health and economic disparities through the…
Read MoreBuilding Futures, Henry Peterson is one of the many making it happen
Henry Peterson, a senior studying Engineering and Computer Science, volunteered his time building a house for an underprivileged family with Habitat 4 Humanity. He was part of a group of 15 students who constructed and secured supports and external walls as well as parts of the interior structure of the house. During construction, Henry was…
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