Service Initiatives
The Office of Residence Life offers service initiatives to support the University of Delaware's mission of preparing students to "contribute to a global society that requires leaders with creativity, integrity and a dedication to service" ("University mission statement," n.d.). In the spirit of UD's Path to Prominence™, we provide opportunities for residential students to consider community needs, partner with service agencies, and participate in a range of activities. We encourage students to use their unique skills, talents, and interests to practice civic engagement: "Working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing a combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference" (Erlich, 2000, p.6).
Erlich, T. (2000). Civil Responsibility and Higher Education. (1 ed., p. vi). Westport, CT: American Council of Education and The Oryx Press. University of Delaware. (n.d.). University mission statement. Retrieved from udel.edu/aboutus.
SERVICES INITIATIVES
UD Day of Service
UD Day of Service is a yearly tradition when residence hall complexes, Registered Student Organizations, and outside service agencies come together to offer several service projects on campus for UD students. This year's event on September, 22, 2012 marked the fourth annual UD Day of Service, and for the first time, the Office of Residence Life partnered with the Office of Alumni Relations. Alumni clubs all over the country planned service projects in addition to the activities on campus.
At each "hub" there were various opportunities for students and local alumni to partake in activities that benefit several local organizations, including Urban Promise, Newark Manor, AI DuPont Hospital, troops serving overseas, student service RSOs, and more.
Visit this page next August for information about the fifth annual UD Day of Service which will occur in the Fall of 2013.
Coverage of this year’s UD Day of Service:
For more information, contact the Student Engagement Coordinator, Siobhan May
MLK Day of Service
MLK Day of Service is an annual event for first year student volunteers, organized by the Office of Residence Life. Students have the opportunity to travel to several off campus service agencies to participate in a Day of Service in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Registration typically opens during the first week of the spring semester. Travel, breakfast, and lunch are provided for all volunteers.
Last year, participants had the opportunity to visit the following agencies: Jeanne Jugan Residence Home, Blood Bank of Delmarva, Urban Promise, and the Mary Campbell Center.
Join My Cause Fair
At this annual Fall semester event, Residence Life staff members invite students, staff, and faculty at the University of Delaware to come share a philanthropic cause or service agency that they are passionate about. The event is set up as a fair with several agencies, student groups, or individuals present provide information about their causes and opportunities for students or community members to get involved.
If students are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, or would like to get in touch with the organizers to have a table present, please e-mail ud-reslife@udel.edu.
Complex Service Initiatives
Each Residential Complex partners with a service agency to offer related on campus service opportunities several times a month. Students may choose to participate in all of these or as they are available. For a schedule of service events students should, follow their Residence Hall Complex’s page on StUDent Central.
If students are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, or would like to get in touch with the organizers to have a table present, please e-mail ud-reslife@udel.edu.
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