Uncategorized – Center for Service

Random Acts of Kindness

crisler — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:12:42 +0000

More information to come soon. Stay tuned!

Shoot Against The Prez Raises $19,000 for Center for Service

jenniferstover — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:10:34 +0000

The Shoot Against the Prez competition wrapped up last week, and raised a total of $19,000 for the Center for Service.

Excellence in Philanthropy Award Nominations Due April 17

jenniferstover — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 21:17:08 +0000

The deadline to nominate a student organization for the Excellence in Philanthropy Award, given by the Missouri Western Foundation is April 17.

This award recognizes service by a student organization which has demonstrated outstanding commitment to their community through direct financial contributions, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy.

Nomination criteria and instructions can be found here:

Students Serve as Griffon Buddies

jenniferstover — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:40:05 +0000

Each year, as new Griffons arrive on campus before classes start, they participate in Griffon Buddies, a service learning partnership with the St. Joseph School District. Griffon Buddies is part of the Griffon Edge new student orientation program, and it brings new Griffons into the local elementary school classroom to volunteer in various ways. It’s designed to build connections with local schools while giving new Griffons an opportunity to serve and make a difference when they first arrive on campus. The new Griffons read with students, play games and help with schoolwork while making new friends and giving teachers a platform to talk about the importance of getting a college education.

Student Athletes Serve Through Make-A-Wish Foundation

jenniferstover — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:17:04 +0000

Missouri Western student athletes came together to help grant a wish to a local child through the Make-A-Wish foundation. Student-athletes and staff members granted Carson Powell’s wish of a colorful room makeover, leading a fundraising campaign to purchase the needed items and installing them in Carson’s room.

They also hosted a special “Colors 4 Carson” recognition ceremony during a Griffon Basketball game where Carson and his family were joined by all Griffon student athletes for the presentation.

The Student Athlete Advisory Committee spearheaded the service project, which was named a finalist for the , which recognizes initiatives that exemplify the Division II philosophy, community engagement and student-athlete leadership. Division II honors its members each year for conducting events that promote student-athletes giving back and serving as leaders within their communities or on their campus.