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A Note From Us...
Welcome to the 2019-2020 academic year, Jayhawks! We're so excited that you're back on campus- it was too quiet on Jayhawk Boulevard without you. It's going to be a great year, packed with so many opportunities to engage in your community through service, leadership, and civic responsibility.

We hope this newsletter is helpful in making you aware of resources and opportunities both on and off campus, like Super Service Saturday , the Certificate in Service Learning , and Nonprofit Shadow Day .

As you navigate this year, the CSL can be a resource for you-- feel free to stop by Strong Hall 150 or email us at csl@ku.edu with any service-related questions.

Here's to a great year!


In Service,

Jomella, Emily, and Kate
Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson,
Director; Associate Professor of Applied Behavioral Science
Dr. Emily Eddins Rountree, Associate Director
Kate Kemper,
Graduate Assistant
August Spotlight: Student Service Organizations
Alternative Breaks
"Alternative Breaks provides immersive volunteer experiences that educate students and foster a lifelong commitment to service. These opportunities address pressing issues and facilitate change in personal perspectives through education, direct service, and reflection."

visit kuab.org to apply for weekend and fall Alternative Breaks!
Center for Community Outreach
"We engage students through meaningful opportunities to serve, respond to community needs, organize semi-annual days of service, develop volunteer management skills, and support community initiatives and non-profits through service opportunities."

check out the CCO's wide variety of volunteer opportunities at volunteer.ku.edu !
MEDLIFE KU
"MEDLIFE KU works to dispel 'voluntourism' by encouraging KU students to develop a global mindset with on-the-ground activism, education, and service."

visit facebook.com/medlife.ku/ for more information about MEDLIFE KU's mission and events!
Student United Way
"The Student United Way at the University of Kansas serves the local community by 1) giving, advocating, and volunteering in the areas of education, income, and health, 2) helping members and other students grow as leaders and connect to the community, and 3) building lasting relationships amongst members and with the United Way movement."

organization/unitedway for Student United
Way leadership and program updates!
Upcoming Opportunity: Super Service Saturday
One of KU's largest volunteer events of the year is right around the corner! Super Service Saturday is run by the Center for Community Outreach, a completely-student run volunteer organization.

The Center for Community Outreach has twelve unique volunteer programs, and Super Service Saturday is a great way to learn more about them- click here to pre-register!
On the Agenda: August and September
September 1: Fall Alternative Break Application Opens
September 10: STA Care Center Volunteer Training Begins (apply here )
September 14: CCO's Super Service Saturday
September 20: Nonprofit Connect Shadow Day Registration Deadline
September 24: CSL's Student Community Service Collaborative Meeting

If you are part of an organization that puts on service-related events
and would like them to be included in our monthly newsletter,
please email katekemper@ku.edu !
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