Civic Engagement
March 30
Trans Day of Visibility
Engagement
April 15 - 16
Uplifting Immigrant Community
Civic Engagement
April 20
Know Your Ballot
Our Big Brothers Big Sisters program had an exciting day last week, as the Littles visited campus for UConn Day to hang out with their Bigs!
I’m case you missed it… our Special Olympics Event Committee worked with Special Olympics CT and UConn Police to organize and volunteer for the annual Penguin Plunge at the end of March. We’re so proud of everyone who was brave enough to take the plunge, and grateful for those who volunteered at the event to help support Special Olympics athletes!
Our Special Olympics Events Committee is gearing up for the upcoming Husky Classic event at the end of April. Stay tuned for information to follow!
It’s that time of year where we gather to celebrate our unique journeys here at UConn and Community Outreach!🎉 Please join us for Senior Reflection Part 2 on Tuesday, April 7th from 5:00-7:00pm in the CO space. No worries if you couldn’t join us for Part 1, because this event offers new opportunities for thoughtful reflection and closure!
Please RSVP by March 31st. This event is open to all seniors in CO— student leaders, participants, and volunteers. We look forward to honoring all of your time here!
Welcome back from spring break 🌸 Join us tomorrow in the CO office for an origami night— paper and video instructions will be provided!
Volunteer opportunity ➡️ Sign up to help out with the event breakdown at the CFDO Free Dental clinic on April 18th!
So much fun at last night’s office mini golf! ⛳️
Always good to see people stopping in for community-building events
Always love to see new faces at the involvement fair!
Looking for community service opportunities this semester? Volunteer at Juniper Hill Assisted Living just once a week to make meaningful connections with older adults ☀️ Sign up at s.uconn.edu/juniperhill
Puerto Rico alt break recap! For a week over winter break, our community sustainability alternative break team was given the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Puerto Rican culture through various service projects with local non-profits and community members! We worked in the local beaches to clean up areas for the leatherback turtles to nest, helped replant in local gardens and orchards to keep up with community standards, and completed community initiative projects. Outside of our service, we got to experience and learn the culture firsthand by talking with locals and welcoming a vulnerable space for conversation.
Over winter break, a group of our students went on the Costa Rica community development alternative break. They stayed at the Los Jazmines school, working alongside community members on repairs, painting walls and murals, and helping to build a sidewalk. Participants and community members also connected despite some language barriers by playing soccer and drawing together.
More photos from the MLK Day of Service on Monday!
Thank you to all of our volunteers and community partners who came together for this day, including the Midwest Foodbank of New England, Covenant Soup Kitchen, Holy Family Hone, @macccharities, and @uconntfxc
Fall semester recap! We’re grateful to all of our students, partners, alumni, and staff who made this year meaningful! Stay warm over winter break❄️
