Students awarded for volunteer work
Jessica Hager
Issue date: 4/2/08 Section: News
A CSUN student has organized over eight projects within the past six months that have benefited a segment of the campus community, and he hopes to reach out to more people in search of his specific message.
Joe Gurney, a senior majoring in recreation and tourism management, is the CSUN chapter president of Colleges Against Cancer, an organization in partnership with the American Cancer Society.
"We have an event at least once a month," said Gurney. "I've been able to touch hundreds of people through Colleges Against Cancer."
The work of Gurney and other campus volunteers has lead to the recognition of CSUN by the White House on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Beatriz Trejo, activities coordinator for the Matador Involvement Center, works with student clubs, organizations and individuals interested in becoming involved in community service.
CSUN's strong commitment to community involvement has also lead to honors like the President's Volunteer Service Award, granted in October '06.
Trejo said many clubs and organizations work with her and the involvement center to find community service projects that will enrich their experiences.
There are also opportunities for individual students to receive scholarships through participation in community service activities.
"Through the AmeriCorps-Students in Service program, students can participate in community service in exchange for an educational stipend," said Trejo. "For that you must complete between 300 and 900 hours of service."
Faculty and staff at CSUN are also participating in community service efforts.
Merri Whitelock, managing director of community engagement, often works in partnership with Trejo and the involvement center to expand the scope of community service on campus.
Whitelock works with faculty to organize programs and activities that lead to a well-rounded college community.
Joe Gurney, a senior majoring in recreation and tourism management, is the CSUN chapter president of Colleges Against Cancer, an organization in partnership with the American Cancer Society.
"We have an event at least once a month," said Gurney. "I've been able to touch hundreds of people through Colleges Against Cancer."
The work of Gurney and other campus volunteers has lead to the recognition of CSUN by the White House on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Beatriz Trejo, activities coordinator for the Matador Involvement Center, works with student clubs, organizations and individuals interested in becoming involved in community service.
CSUN's strong commitment to community involvement has also lead to honors like the President's Volunteer Service Award, granted in October '06.
Trejo said many clubs and organizations work with her and the involvement center to find community service projects that will enrich their experiences.
There are also opportunities for individual students to receive scholarships through participation in community service activities.
"Through the AmeriCorps-Students in Service program, students can participate in community service in exchange for an educational stipend," said Trejo. "For that you must complete between 300 and 900 hours of service."
Faculty and staff at CSUN are also participating in community service efforts.
Merri Whitelock, managing director of community engagement, often works in partnership with Trejo and the involvement center to expand the scope of community service on campus.
Whitelock works with faculty to organize programs and activities that lead to a well-rounded college community.
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Michelle Acosta
posted 4/02/08 @ 11:30 AM PST
I was delighted to finally find information regarding volunteer work. It seems ever since I transfered here to CSUN, I have not been able to find much material or information, where I may be useful in helping out the community. (Continued…)
Dmitriy
posted 4/03/08 @ 3:01 PM PST
I am a csun student and i got much better thing to do then volunteer. It don't make me money so why would i care about information for volunteering.
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