Community Outreach Week
Calendar of Events
Sat 3/27/10 | Mon 3/29/10 | Tue 3/30/10 | Wed 3/31/10 | Thu 4/1/10 | Sat 4/3/10
(click specific day to view daily scheduled projects)
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Aman Park and Trail Clean Up
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Host: GVSU Alumni Association Help with spring clean-up of this Grand Rapids park and trail. Transportation from GVSU's Allendale Campus will be provided. A pre-event breakfast will also be available. |
| Allendale, MI |
Land Conservancy of West Michigan
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Host: Community Service Learning Center Join us as we take a trip to a local nature preserve where we will be helping to protect the beautiful wildlife. Transportation will be provided from the Kirkhof Center. Please sign up and meet us in the Kirkhof Center, Room 1142, at 8:50a.m. |
| Allendale, MI |
Michigan Science Olympiad
Morning, afternoon, and full-day shifts available. Host: GVSU Regional Math and Science Center Help facilitate competitive science events for middle and high school students in a variety of science disciplines. |
| Durham, NC |
The Great Human Race 5K Run/Walk
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. or 7:15 - 9 a.m. Host: Marlow Metcalf, '09
The Great Human Race is a nationwide community fundraising event for nonprofit organizations. Volunteers will help with runner registration.
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| Edwardsburg, MI |
The Edwardsburg Lion's Club Easter Bunny Visit |
| Hermosa Beach, CA |
Heal the Bay Adopt-A-Beach Program
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Host: Southern California Club Leader Cindy Scott, '08
Assist with beach clean-up and stay after to enjoy lunch at the beach!
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| Indianapolis, IN |
Rebuilding the Wall 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Host: Indianapolis Alumni Club Leader, Jennifer Poad-Baker, '92 Help clean up inner city houses for low-income families to occupy. |
| Las Vegas, NV |
Heaven Can Wait Animal Society 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Host: Beth Diehl, '06/Las Vegas Alumni Club Deep cleaning of and helping in the spay and neuter clinic. |
| San Francisco, CA |
Golden Gate National Park Conservancy Habitat Restoration at Presidio 8:30 a.m. Host: San Francisco Club Leader Tim Rice, '08 Help with the restoration of the Presidio National Shoreline at Chrissy Field. A post-volunteer picnic will follow. |
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Join GVSU Alumni in the Fight Against Cancer. Sponsor or join the GVSU Alumni Association team in the 2010 American Cancer Society Relay for Life event at Grand Valley. More info |
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MONDAY MARCH 29, 2010 |
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Renucci Hospitality House
4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Host: GVSU Young Alumni Council
Prepare and serve meal/snacks for loved ones of patients in Spectrum Health Hospital.
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| Chicago, IL |
PAWS Chicago |
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Join GVSU Alumni in the Fight Against Cancer. Sponsor or join the GVSU Alumni Association team in the 2010 American Cancer Society Relay for Life event at Grand Valley. More info |
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TUESDAY MARCH 30, 2010 Humanities Day (about) |
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Grand Haven, MI |
Love INC 5:30 p.m. Host: GVSU Alumni Association/Matt Hillman, '05 Help ready a newly acquired property into transitional housing for homeless women and children (yard and handy work). |
| Allendale, MI |
Grand Rapids Housing Commission 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Host: Community Service Learning Center Join us in a clean up project that benefits affordable housing in Grand Rapids. |
| Anywhere |
Join GVSU Alumni in the Fight Against Cancer. Sponsor or join the GVSU Alumni Association team in the 2010 American Cancer Society Relay for Life event at Grand Valley. More info |
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WEDNESDAY MARCH 31, 2010 Diversity & Inclusion Day (Cesar Chavez Day) |
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Grand Rapids, MI |
Cesar E. Chavez Social Justice March Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Host: GVSU Alumni Association Help greet, register and direct participants from buses to march location. Participate in march. View all Social Justice Activities. |
| Allendale, MI |
College Panel at Union School Time: 1 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Host: Community Service Learning Center We would like to bring a small panel of 6-12 college students to Union High School to share their college experiences. |
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Allendale, MI GVSU Kirkhof Center |
Cesar Chavez Silent March and Keynote Speaker Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Host: GVSU Office of Multicultural Affairs Help OMA celebrate this special day with a keynote address and silent march! |
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Allendale, MI GVSU Kirkhof Center |
"Everyday Heroes" Film and Americorp Presentation Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Host: GVSU Community Service Learning Center "Everyday Heroes" is an inspirational film that helps us to understand the impact of community service. Be moved to change the world and stay after the film to engage with Americorp VISTAs! |
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Join GVSU Alumni in the Fight Against Cancer. Sponsor or join the GVSU Alumni Association team in the 2010 American Cancer Society Relay for Life event at Grand Valley. More info |
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THURSDAY APRIL 1, 2010 Animal Rights Day (about) |
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Grand Rapids, MI |
Blandford Nature Center 5:30 p.m. - dusk Host: GVSU Alumni Association/Asa Lakeman, '02 Help with spring clean-up of this nature and wildlife education center. Pre-registration is closed |
| Allendale, MI |
God's Kitchen and Catholic Christian Charities Host: Community Service Learning Center Time: 12:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. We will be preparing and serving a meal at God's Kitchen. |
| Chicago, IL |
PAWS Chicago |
| Anywhere |
Join GVSU Alumni in the Fight Against Cancer. Sponsor or join the GVSU Alumni Association team in the 2010 American Cancer Society Relay for Life event at Grand Valley. More info |
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Keep Broward Beautiful
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Host: Fort Lauderdale Alumni Club Leader, Audra Vaz, '92 Beach clean-up |
| Anywhere |
Join GVSU Alumni in the Fight Against Cancer. Sponsor or join the GVSU Alumni Association team in the 2010 American Cancer Society Relay for Life event at Grand Valley. More info |
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