November 30th, 2018: Issue #7
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Volunteer Opportunities in December:
The semester is drawing to a close, but there are still ways to get involved, get your volunteer hours in, and give to a community or cause. Below you'll find how to finish the year with a bang, maybe find an opportunity to do over break, and ways to start strong next semester!!
Happening at Behrend:
Saturday, December 1st at 12 PM through
Sunday, December 2nd at 12 PM.

The event is open to all members of Penn State Behrend and the public, this is a family-oriented event.
24 for a Cure
Join in at Behrend Benefiting THON's annual 24 hour dance marathon to raise money towards the fight against childhood cancer. Different organizations will be there to facilitate activities. Food will be sponsored by different companies who donated, and Penn State Behrend Food & Housing Services. All students are encouraged to attend this free event and help raise awareness for Pediatric Cancer research!
Pie A Chi
Students will be able to pay for a shaving cream "pie" that they can pie one of the participating brothers with. All proceeds of this event will go to The Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research.
When: Tues., December 4 from 11 - 1 PM
Where: Bruno's Cafe Stage Area
SAVE THE DATE: MLK Day 2019
Monday, January 21st is a national day of service! Through Civic Engagement, you'll be able to choose from lots of different service sites in Erie for a day of volunteering. Transportation and lunch is provided.
Following service, Educational Equity and Diversity is hosting a banquet with a speaker.
Save the date now!
Student Service Clubs and Organizations:
Behrend has a strong culture of service and philanthropy. Get involved with a group dedicated to helping others, and start making a difference!
Interfraternity Council (contact to learn how fraternities are engaging in service and philanthropy)
Panhellenic Council (contact to learn how sororities are engaging in service and philanthropy)

Fulfill a Dying Wish
Take a few minutes to write and send a Christmas card to this sweet soul from Pennsylvania who is battling neuroblastoma.

Get your friends and family involved.

Send it to people all over the world.

Get Connected Erie
Find more opportunities to volunteer over break!

Service Stories
We want to hear about your service experience! Share your Service Story with us by filling out the form on BEHRENDSync. You might be featured in the newsletter, on our website, or on social media!
What's the Lion's Pantry?
A free and confidential food pantry for
Behrend students!
Apply online each week by filling out the form on the website. Dietary restrictions taken into consideration. Food will be available for pickup on Fridays.
Looking for a great fundraiser to do with your student org that will benefit Behrend students?
We accept donations! Click here!

Volunteering? Have an opportunity? Want it in the newsletter?
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