Service Engagement

The Department of Student Life at Lander University believes that the involvement of students in civic engagement is essential not just in enhancing their college experience but in developing skills that can be translated into the workforce. One of our values and objectives as a department is to form students into community leaders. At Lander University, students can be involved with the community through student organizations, community events, and individual acts of service.

 

SEPTEMBER

• September 12: Decorate Door Handles, Student Center Commons 10-11:30 am 
  Want to make someone’s day? Come create door handles that will be donated to our local elderly home.
• September 24: Plant and Paint Pots, Front Lawn 11 am-1 pm
  We want to spruce up the waiting room at Self Regional Healthcare. Join us for our September Service Saturday as we paint and plant pots.
• September 26: Letters of Encouragement, Student Center Commons 10-11:30 am
  Teachers do so much for students and the community. Come write letters to local teachers and we will donate them.

 

OCTOBER

• October 10: Bracelet Making, Student Center Commons 10-11:30 am 
  Are you creative and giving? Come make bracelets that will be donated to children at Self Regional pediatrics cancer unit.  
• October 22: Pumpkin Party, Service Saturday 10-11:30 am
  Who wouldn’t want to spend their Saturday carving and painting pumpkins with children? Join us for our Service Saturday at Connie Maxwell.
• October 27 (tentative): Trunk or Treat, Front Lawn Parking Area TBA

NOVEMBER

• November 12: Feel Good Goodies, New Hall Multipurpose Room 10-11:30 am 
  This Service Saturday we will be creating “Feel Good Goodie” bags for those at Self Regional.
• November 17: Christmas Ornaments, Student Center Commons 10-11:30 am
  It is never too early to start prepping for Christmas. Create Christmas ornaments and we will donate them to Beyond Abuse.
• November 29: Letters to Soldiers, Student Center Commons TBA
  You loved it, so we are bringing this back! Stop by our table during the Tree Lighting to write letters to soldiers.

 

All events are subject to being modified or changed. Check us out on our webpage or through Instagram: @lu_service.

The Lander University Volunteers is a university sponsored student organization devoted to serving the community. This organization organizes "Service Saturday" events as well as serves as volunteers for regular campus events. More information coming soon. Contact Demario Watts at studentlife@lander.edu for questions.