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News & Events
Posted January 11, 2013
A reflective essay by Women and Gender Studies major Taryn Yudaken was published in the Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community Based Research.
Posted December 20, 2012
Holiday generosity has been demonstrated this month by USM staff and faculty responding to requests for assistance to neighbors in greater Portland served by our community partners at Parkside Neighborhood Center and Preble Street.
Posted December 11, 2012
Thank you to students, professors, and community partners for sharing the outstanding number and quality of community engaged projects.
Have a Heart! Give Blood on Valentine's Day!
USM's International Relations Students Organization co-sponsors an American Red Cross Blood Drive on the Portland campus on February 14th, 11 AM - 4 PM in 102 Wishcamper.
To make an appointment (at least 24 hours before the drive), visit www.redcrossblood.org or phone 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Promotions for this drive include free ski passes or coupon for appetizer or dessert at Chili's Grill & Bar to presenting donors
Nearly every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. Schedule your appointment today! Visit us online at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Connect to Community Needs
We maintain a list of ad hoc opportunities for students to serve in the community in a wide range of ways. Most are one-time projects, but some are calls for committed service in a particular program. Click here for the list, or contact us to discuss the kind of opportunity you're looking for.
Community organizations, contact us to list your opportunities for student service!
January is National Mentoring Month!
Recruitment for Spring 2013 mentors and tutors is under way! Mentoring has demonstrated results in increased academic performance and aspirations for middle and high school students. Tutoring and homework support in after school programs supports the college aspirations of elementary, middle, and high school students in school and community based programs five days a week. The full list of programs is here; contact us now to start the application and placement process for a prompt start in the new year!
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