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It's not too late and we would love to help. We are here to connect you to an amazing array of opportunities. We provide transportation to almost every activity and you go with a group of students together. Students often tell us that getting involved in the community becomes one of the best highlights of the week.
If you have questions, we are here to help. Email service@jcu.edu or stop in to the Center for Service-Learning and Social Action any time. We are located in the Administration Building on the ground floor, Room AD-32.
Have a great week,
The CSSA Team
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Ruta Marino is making a difference, one quilt at a time! |
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During the pandemic this past year, many people used their extra time to binge-watch episodes of their favorite shows, take extra naps, or learn new dances from Tik Tok. But Ruta Marino, Administrative Assistant in the Psychology Department, used her time during the lockdown in a much more productive and creative way by designing and sewing quilt after quilt to provide warmth and comfort to others.
In the past year, Ruta designed, cut, sewed, quilted, and bound more than 50 quilts (see photo), each with a different color scheme and pattern. Hundreds of hours were invested in making these beautiful works of art... and heart. On Monday, October 3, 2021, the quilts were donated to The Journey Center for Safety and Healing to be given to women and children who have been affected by the trauma of domestic violence. The quilts were gratefully received by none other JCU Alumna Marina Giannarakis '17 who upon graduating completed her masters in public service and now works at the Journey Center as a Victim Advocate.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Ruta for this work of thoughtfulness and generosity and celebrate her outreach in such a remarkable way!
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Participate in a One-Time Service Opportunity! |
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Greater Cleveland Food Bank
- Saturday, October 23 | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, October 26 | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Monday, November 8 | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Volunteers are needed to help sort and repack nonperishable food that is later distributed to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.
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MedWish Supply Sort
- Saturday, October 23 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Saturday, November 6 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
MedWish helps to re-purpose discarded medical supplies, and our volunteers help with this process. We collect tens of thousands of pounds of donated supplies each month and rely on volunteers to help us sort through these supplies, checking expiration dates and ensuring product viability. Sorting takes place through a number of different steps, and volunteers can expect to participate in all steps of the process (examples include sorting medical supplies into categories, matching similar items together, boxing, and labeling inventory). No medical experience is necessary!
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Community Arts Center Clean-Up
- Sunday, November 14 | 12:45 pm - 3:15 pm
The Community Arts Center at Disciples Christian Church welcomes volunteers to help with yard-work, cleaning, and special projects which might include setting up for events, moving items out of the building as we make room for arts organizations, helping with the food center in our building, or more specialized projects based on volunteer’s interests and the Center’s needs. DCC has dedicated our building, free of charge, to help make the arts more accessible for youth and families in our community in partnership with area art organizations.
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Mobile Food Pantry
- Saturday, October 23 | 8:40 am - 12:20 pm
Service participants will help sort, repack, and distribute food items to community members experiencing food insecurity. This activity will take place at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center, a branch of the Cleveland Clinic.
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Please join us in welcoming Emanuel Howard! |
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CSSA is thrilled to welcome Emanuel Howard, a sophomore at St. Martin de Porres High School, joining our team on Tuesdays this semester. The oldest of five siblings, Emanuel proudly shared that he will be the first grandchild in his family to attend college. Emanuel's favorite subject is Biology, and he aspires to become an orthopedic doctor someday. When he's not focusing on school, you can find Emanuel at the movies with his friends or playing football!
Emanuel's excitement to be a part of the JCU community has not gone unnoticed. He looks forward to learning more about the work CSSA does in the Cleveland community and becoming familiar with the JCU campus.
We are delighted to have Emanuel with us this semester! Stop by AD-32 to meet Emanuel and introduce yourself.
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Interested in a year of service after graduation? Join the amazing group of JCU Alumni who have made the commitment to a year of service after graduation. Explore your options, learn about various opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally.
Come to the Volunteer Fair for the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from faith based service organizations while engaging in topic based conversations with other students exploring post-grad service. Mark your calendar:
- Tuesday, October 19, 2021
- 6:00-8:00 pm
- LSC Conference Room
A staff member from the Vincentian Volunteers program will be in CSSA from 3-4pm on Tuesday, October 19th to meet with students (any year) interested in a year of service.
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Are you thinking about an Internship? You Should! |
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Join us for the JCU Summer in the City and Shepherd Internship Program Showcase
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Learn about the application process for two amazing paid internship programs that run during the summer. Applications open in early November.
Hear what students did, learn about the various opportunities available, and discover more about these paid internship programs.
The showcase will take place on:
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Date: Wednesday November 3, 2021
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Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
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Location: the O'Connell Reading Room in the Dolan Science Center.
Refreshments will be served. Bring a friend.
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Here's a Quick Overview of Who's Engaged in
Academic Service-Learning this Fall
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This fall we have a great line-up of courses that are running as service-learning courses. There are 505 students involved in service-learning this fall. Take a look at the details below to get a picture of who's involved.
Academic Service-Learning:
- 25 service-learning courses
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in 12 different disciplines
505 students registered in course-based service-learning
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192 students registered in weekly service-learning
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313 students registered in project-based service-learning
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Department:
Arrupe Scholars
Biology
Education
Entrepreneurship
History
Management and Human Resources
Marketing
PJHR
Philosophy
Psychology
Theology and Religious Studies
Classical & Modern Languages
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Number of Students
32
16
28
49
66
61
100
41
9
63
20
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Don't miss the PJHR Open House!
October 20th, 2 pm in O'Malley Center Rm. 212
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The Peace, Justice, and Human Rights (PJHR) program Open House will take place on:
October 20th at 2pm in O’Malley Room 212.
Learn about the PJHR major, minor, programs (including the Ireland Peacebuilding program), and get a sneak-peak at spring courses. This event will also feature Chick-fil-A, PJHR mugs and stickers. Interested students are welcome! Hope to see you there!
Please RSVP or ask questions via email to Dr. Philip Metres (pmetres@jcu.edu).
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Footprints for Fatima 2021 |
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Footprints for Fatima is virtual this year, and that means you have a whole month to complete the challenges! Footprints is an annual run/walk that helps raise money for the Fatima Food Drive. Each year, Arrupe Social Justice Scholars collect monetary donations to purchase enough groceries to feed 150 families a week’s worth of food, including supplies for a full Thanksgiving meal! Since we’re using an online, flex-time race platform, the 5K Run, 10K Run, and 1-5 Mile Walk can be completed anytime between October 2 and November 2.
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Click the icon to sign-up to participate in the run!
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Can’t participate in the run, but still want to support the food drive? Click the icon!
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Consider the Ireland Peace-Building Program! |
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An amazing opportunity awaits you! Sign up for EN 267 Contemporary Irish Literature this spring and participate in a two-week academic immersion (May 15-29, 2022) in Northern Ireland and Ireland (Dublin, Belfast, Derry, Galway, and the West of Ireland) as part of the Ireland Peace-Building Program.
Through this immersion, you will encounter the culture, geography, history, and lives of the unforgettable people—political leaders, former paramilitaries, victims, police, and peacemakers—who survived the Troubles in Northern Ireland and now work for peace and justice. We end the trip in the West of Ireland, where students can explore Ireland’s beautiful landscape, history, and culture—and trace their own ancestral origins or meet relatives!
Travel Dates: Sunday, May 15-Sunday, May 29, 2022.
- We will be traveling to Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Galway, and Achill Island over the course of 2 weeks.
Cost: $3,100
Course: EN-267 CONTEMPORARY IRISH LITERATURE
If you have questions or would like more information, contact Rory O'Neil (216-397-4516, roneil@jcu.edu) or Dr. Phil Metres (216-397-4528, pmetres@jcu.edu)
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Insights from Student Engagement |
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Mary Sessions '22
Major: Psychology Major with Minors in Peace, Justice and Human Rights and Exercise Science
Hometown: Lakewood, Ohio
Quote: “Open Mind, Open Heart, What if?” -unknown
"This semester I have the opportunity to serve at Thomas Jefferson Newcomers Academy. This is a Kindergarten through 12th-grade school in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District for immigrants, refugees, and people new to the United States".... Click here to read more to learn why this experience has changed her!
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Check out the Fair Trade Expo! |
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This annual in-person event at John Carroll University (with COVID safety protocols) brings together hundreds of fair trade supporters, advocates, and vendors from across the state. The Expo is an opportunity to continue building energy around the already vibrant Ohio fair trade movement. In addition to the Global Marketplace of fair trade vendors, are workshops and educational panels to attend.
Location: John Carroll University, Dolan Science Center - ground floor atrium (vendors) and auditorium ( educational presentations).
COVID protocol: Facial masks and social distancing are required at all gatherings at John Carroll University.
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Dolan Science Center
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Registration is required, but the event is free.
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Follow Us on Social Media! |
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Get Connected!!
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!
Connect with us NOW to join the fun!
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Sr. Katherine Feely, SND, Ed.D | Director | kfeely@jcu.edu | 216.397.1966
John Jackson | Assistant Director, Community Partnerships | jnjackson@jcu.edu | 216.397.1662
Caity Grundtisch | Assistant Director, Student Engagement & Community Impact | cgrundtisch@jcu.edu | 216.397.2024
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JCU Center for Service-Learning and Social Action
Administration Building | AD-32
216.397.4698 | (f) 216.397.1661
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