So much important information -- this is the 3rd, and last, blog post in two days!

Here is some information on SCSU's Day of Service, coming up this weekend. INQ classes are encouraged to go as a group, so take the initiative to organize where to meet, etc. If that falls through, going alone is okay, but going with friends seems like more fun:

SCSU Day of Service 2011

Saturday, September 17, 2011
Approx. 9am-2pm

INQ students should participate!!!! The Southern Day of Service is an annual day designated for Southern students, faculty, and staff to gather in the local community and work side by side on a service project that benefits humanity. Participating in a Day of Service helps to foster friendship, promote service, and leave a positive imprint on our community. For more information contact
Salvatore Rizza, (203) 392-5782 , rizzas1@southernct.edu

Background

The Ronald D. Herron Day of Service is a collaboration between the New Haven Police Department and Southern Connecticut State University. In past years, over 300 students have gone to various neighborhoods and parks throughout New Haven to clean-up public areas and make the city look cleaner. At many sites, students are also joined by community leaders, telling students about the importance of a clean neighborhood and how it positively affects residents that live there.

Previously, the Ronald D. Herron Day of Service was simply named the Day of Service but the name was changed this past May in honor of Dr. Ronald D. Herron, former Vice President of Student and University Affairs. Dr. Herron was an integral part of bringing events and programs such as the Day of Service to Southern’s campus in the years he served here.

This Year's Day of Service

This year we are expecting almost 600 participants, many of them from freshmen classes. Students, faculty, and staff will be transported to over 12 sites in the New Haven area including 10 different neighborhoods and various parks through the city. Participants will be performing neighborhood and park clean ups, helping to beautify the community and make the area look nicer for those visiting and living there.

We expect about 15-20 inquiry classes to be participating in the Ronald D. Herron Day of Service this year. They will be joined by student leaders on campus from many different areas as well as the general campus population. We expect to have about 35-40 students at each site. Students will be provided with lunch and supplies.

1st FYE Ron Herron Community Service Challenge --100% Participation!

The FYE Community Service Challenge will take place September 17th. The challenge goes out to all Fall INQ classes. The classes with 100% participation in the SCSU day of service will win prizes. Make the “choice” to make a difference.