Be Aware This Month...Of What?

I was sitting in my office chair when the brilliant idea hit me. 

 I should let you know what social issues - large or small - you could be aware of this month.  When I did a google search I was hit with an overwhelming number of things we are supposed to be aware of in the month of October.

I can't even begin to list all the causes for the month of October - there's way too many - but I've listed some that made me laugh and caught my interest.

Disability Awareness Month, Nat'l

Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month

Sarcastic Awareness Month, Nat'l

Bake and Decorate Month

Stamp Collection Month, Nat'l

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nat'l

Dyslexia Awareness Month

There are plenty more causes this month. If you are involved with any this month let us know. 
Check out other issues online

News Worthy: A New Movement in Poverty

What is the perspective that middle-class urbanites should have toward helping inner-city poor?

Check out an article from the IndyStar.

Tim Streett

Tim Streett is a man with a vision. His vision, though, is not a quick fix plan that will putter out in a few years. It's going to require a dedication not only to reaching out to the poor.

It's going to require people to enter the community to learn about these people and build relationships - lasting relationships. It will take giving up preconceived ideas and understanding the cultural reasons behind poverty-stricken people's actions.

Can this man come teach his six-week course, "Poverty 101," at IUPUI?

I think I would take it.

Read this article, and let me know your thoughts either through comments or an e-mail to our Office.

commserv@iupui.edu

Pictures used from IndyStar and Poverty 101 logo.

Care to Volunteer?

Whoever enjoys getting up early in the morning raise your hand!

Anyone? Am I the only one raising my hand right now?

Perhaps rolling out of bed on a Friday morning wasn't the motivation for students in volunteering at IUPUI's Day of Caring. It was impressive to see that they were still willing to come, join in the action, and volunteer.

A couple of students gave us their reasons for doing community service on IUPUI's Day of Caring.

Let us know your reasons for serving in the community! We'd love to hear your story!

Check out the Twitter posts from Day of Caring @ IUPUIOCS

Ashley's First Day of Caring

A Philanthropy Major's Reasons for Serving

A New School Year...

...always brings...

...A fresh start.

Check us out in the future.

We'll be posting stories on all you volunteers.
Telling you more about us - Your Office of Community Service.
Taking time to delve in deep and seek out the truth on social issues and news stories.
Getting up close and personal with community partners.

Feel free to share any fresh ideas you may have for us as we begin this new school year!


We are your,

IUPUI Office of Community Service
Contact: Katy Frantz
Email: commserv@iupui.edu

Alternative Breaks Fundraiser @ Noodles & Company

Love to eat? Better yet - love to eat Noodles & Company? Even better than that - love to eat Noodles and Company while benefitting IUPUI Alternative Breaks in their mission to promote social change in Indianapolis and cities across the country?

Come join us on Tuesday, April 19th from 11am - 7pm at the 10th and Indiana Ave. Noodles & Company.

Present the attached flyer or mention IUPUI Alternative Breaks at the register, and 25% of what you buy will go to assist IUPUI Alternative Breaks fund service trips for the fall and spring.

Every little bit helps, and why not enjoy some great food while helping out an even better cause? Click her for the flyer! http://bit.ly/i4Nsjm

Growing NearWest Garden Project

The Growing NearWest project is a community garden project in the NearWest neighborhoods of Haughville, Hawthorne, Stringtown, and We Care which present a unique opportunity to foster community engagement, capitalize on existing assets, and build community capacity to address food access issues.

Growing NearWest needs volunteers who would like to help prep the gardens on Saturday, April 30th. During this time, we will prep each garden that will include, but not limited to tilling the ground, mapping, and creating the raised beds.

Please join us on April 30th from 9am - 4pm to help prepare the community gardens!

Sign up here -http://bit.ly/fjZwd9

If you have any questions please contact, Maria Rubio mcrubio@iupui.edu

Last Service Event of the Semester!