Giving Thanks for Service
I find it fitting on Thanksgiving to give thanks for all that this year has offered me thus far. I am very thankful for becoming involved in Lionhearts and becoming closer to all those involved. I am learning much from…
World Homeless Action Day 10/10/2011
Every year there are various causes that have International Day, whether it is AIDS (December 1st) or World Cancer Day (February 4th), all of these days try to garner international support by making people aware of the issues and how…
A Call to Peace: Volunteer Perspectives on the Peace Corps
Fifty years in the making, the Peace Corps name has grown synonymous with changing the world, experiencing a new culture, and promoting the United State image in countries around the globe. By being involved in community service, you have all…
Penn State Mission Mexico
Spring Break for some students may involved going on a Caribbean cruise or lounging at home catching up on sleep. But, for a handful of Penn State students it is a week unlike any other. A week filled with…
Reflection of Community Service and Student Leadership Presentation
Over this past weekend, Jake Meyers, Sydney Fitzgerald, Nicole Butera, and myself were presented with the opportunity to discuss Community Service and Student Leadership to a group of about 40 representatives from nearly every Commonwealth Campus at Penn State. Needless…
Volunteer Links from 9/4/2011 – 9/11/2011
Hey Council and other readers of this blog, I’m implementing a new aspect to the Council of LionHearts Blog this semester that will include links to articles that I find interesting in regards to topics we’ve talked about or are…
Community Building
Cory Trimm recently shared an article with me on community building. It’s from a business perspective, but I wonder if and how these ideas are applicable to service organizations here at Penn State. Last week at the Council meeting, we…
Welcome Back!
To start the semester, here’s a question: What service projects and events are you excited for this semester, and why? Respond in the comments, and if you want to invite others to the event, be sure to give details (what,…
Friday Night Lights Out
The Friday Night Lights Out program is a simple program with a big impact. Each Friday of the semester, student groups from the Council of LionHearts and across the University volunteer to turn off lights around campus. You might have…
We Are Campaign Spring UP Day of Service 2011
http://onwardstate.com/2011/04/15/we-are-volunteers/ Spring UP Day of Service 2011 was on Sunday, April 17th from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. The event went really well, with about 50 volunteers and three service sites. OPP brought most of the volunteers to the Bahr…