Post-Grad Service Day, Oct. 23

October 17, 2019

Post-Grad Service Day is coming up on Wednesday, October 23, and the Moreau Center for Service and Justice invites faculty and staff to join them in promoting a year of service. There are three ways to get involved and help support the event:

Host a class visit: If you teach on Wednesday, please consider allowing 5-10 minutes at the beginning of class to have a representative from a post-grad service organization (see list below) speak to your students about the benefits of participating in a year (or more) of service after graduation. The reps are interested in speaking to students from a wide range of academic fields, especially those who might not initially consider a year of service. If interested and willing, please contact Sophie Charles (charles@up.edu) with your class name(s), meeting time(s), and location.

Wear a button: If you participated in post-grad service, please consider wearing an “Ask me about my post-grad service!” button to help generate conversation about the benefits of post-grad service on October 23. If you would like to wear a button, contact Sophie (charles@up.edu), and one will be delivered to you.

Join us for our annual Post-Grad Service Dinner and panel discussion that evening from 5:30-7 p.m., on the quiet side of the Commons. You’ll have the chance to can share informally with interested students about your experiences, as well as connect with colleagues who’ve participated in post-grad service. If you are able to join us that evening, please RSVP on Engage by October 16.

Representatives from the following organizations will be on campus on October 23

Colorado Vincentian Volunteers
Ethos Music Center
Food Corps
Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC)
JVC Northwest
Maggie’s Place
Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos USA
Peace Corps
St. Joseph Worker Program
Volunteers in Development, Education, and Solidarity (VIDES)

If you have questions, please reach out to Sophie Charles, x7235 or charles@up.edu.

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