Newman Civic Fellows are selected for their demonstrated commitment to finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. Those selected represent the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders.

Congratulations to Mary Sessions on her selection for this prestigious fellowship!

As we pass the one-year mark from closing campus last March, everyone at CSSA wants to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your patience, dedication and perseverance as we shifted to virtual service and advocacy. Because of your work and your compassion, we were able to reach hundreds of students and several community partners through all of our virtual service opportunities.

Countless JCU students found avenues to continue advocacy and social justice work amidst the pandemic. By providing support through reading books to elementary students, promoting change through social media and political activism, and writing letters to the sick, elderly, and incarcerated, you all stepped up to support your community in a time of hardship and need, and we are grateful for all you do.

Until we can return to our full operations, keep on persevering.

Last week, we were getting ready to begin sending all of our upcoming in-person one-time service opportunities! Here's a picture of Caitlin Drake '21 picking up her van keys for a test drive.

The vans are ready! Join us for One-Time Service Opportunities listed below!

To browse and register, for one-time service opportunities, check out GivePulse!

Contact service@jcu.edu with any questions.

Dr. Jim Krukones, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at John Carroll, joins Delaney and Caroline on this episode of Living the Mission to discuss his role as a “Builder.” Their discussion draws attention to the influence of all the different members of the JCU community on executing the mission. The builder is the person who develops, organizes and executes the ideas – the person who tends to actually get things done – in the service of a collective vision. They also discuss the importance of giving a quick and authentic apology so that we can rebuild from mistakes with others to move forward. All of this, of course, builds a trust in the process of living the mission.

For more information on The Social Change Ecosystem click HERE

You can also listen to Living the Mission on Spotify, Overcast, Anchor, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts

Mark your calendars for this year's

The Jesuit Day of Service is an annual gathering of community members at Jesuit schools to participate in actions of service around their local communities! Because of the nature of the pandemic, we will be holding all JDOS activities locally on John Carroll's campus.

If you are interested in being a team captain, please email Drew Kleinman (akleinmann21@jcu.edu) to express interest!

Ohio Campus Compact's Charles J. Ping Student Service Award is designed to recognize and honor undergraduate students for their outstanding leadership and contributions to community service or service-learning on their campus and within their community. These students represent the next generation of civic leaders and problem solvers.

Students nominated to be a 2021 Charles J. Ping Student Service Award winner compete with other nominees from across the state for two $250 Legacy Award mini grants, to be given to a nonprofit organization of the winner's choice. The Legacy Award mini grants are sponsored by Ohio Campus Compact.

To nominate a student, please fill out this form.

Nominations are due by Sunday, March 21 at midnight.

Join JCU students, faculty and staff in attending the IRTF Social Justice Teach-In -- Memoria y Resistencia: Reflections on Self-Identity and Communal Legacy on Saturday, March 27 from 10:30am-4pm online.

Please complete this form and Campus Ministry will pay for your registration!

Contact John Scarano (jscarano@jcu.edu) with any questions.

The event features keynote speaker Dr. Shemariah Arki, founder and program director for the Ellipsis Institute for Women of Color in the Academy. After the keynote, all participants will be invited to attend three panels: (1) How I See Myself, (2) How I See The World, and (3) How The World Sees Me. Half-hour breakout groups in between the panels will give participants the opportunity to share and reflect on what they’ve just heard in a small group setting with a trained facilitator. See the full schedule here.

Join the JCU Arrupe Scholars for Immigration Awareness Week during March 22-25 at 6pm each day.

Each day of the week will have a separate activity focused around Migrant Experiences. Activities include an introductory event, a film screening, a JCU panel, and closing speakers with discussion.

Participants can be synchronous or asynchronous, and there is a daily newsletter!

For more information and to register, check out Inside JCU!

Please complete the 2-Part DEI Course by March 26, 2021. You should have received an email from CSDI in the fall semester with a unique URL to your course. If you have any questions, please contact CSDI@jcu.edu or diversity@jcu.edu.

This conference is FREE of charge. To learn more, visit www.LUC.edu/climatechange, or click here to register.

Follow us on social media to get the latest news from CSSA, learn about upcoming opportunities, find ways to stay connected and engaged, read posts by featured students, and learn about all of the great things happening in the Center for Service and Social Action! We post frequent updates daily, so be sure to stay tuned in!

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Our #MyMagisMessage for the week comes from Ally Fritsch, a senior Sociology major and Theology minor from Toledo, Ohio! Ally has served with Hope Alliance, Joseph's Home, 123 Read, Youth for Justice, Noble Elementary, Thomas Jefferson International Newcomer's Academy, Lincoln-West School of Global Studies, and Fatima Tutoring.

To build communities rooted in love and to break down barriers of hatred and exclusion.