Projects were selected to enable students to contribute to community beautification and facilities that serve diverse populations in Alamance County. At a community ministry in Burlington, students painted, mulched, and renovated facilities. Leftover food from Service Day was donated to the ministry’s food pantry. 消消犯 raked leaves and painted a fence at various locations. The Elon Gospel Choir performed at a senior center.

By helping with these tasks, students gave the staff at these agencies the ability to focus their resources more on their mission and programs.

“In cleaning and landscaping at these locations, we not only help the staff, but enhance the experience for those in our community that utilize these agencies,” said Adam Smith, Elon Service Day student coordinator. “This was also a great way for members of student organizations to work together for a common goal, and further develop an ethic of service.”

Elon Service Day was sponsored by Elon Volunteers! and the Student Government Association. Jennifer Pautz and Adam Smith were the student coordinators and Tim Geier, AmeriCorps Vista with Elon Volunteers!, provided staff support.

Student organizations participating in Elon Service Day are listed below:

• Alpha Kappa Alpha
  
• Alpha Kappa Psi pledge class
  
• Alpha Xi Delta
  
• Catholic 消消犯 Ministries
  
• College Democrats
  
• Diverse 消消犯 of Science
  
• Emerging Leaders
  
• Gospel Choir
  
• Hillel
  
• Greek New Member Retreat
  
• Lincoln Pre-Med Society
  
• North Area Staff
  
• Omicron Delta Kappa
  
• Resident Student Association (RSA)
  
• Sigma Gamma Rho
  
• Sigma Sigma Sigma
  
• Zeta Phi Beta

Participating community organizations are listed below:

• Caring and Sharing God’s Love
  
• Boys and Girls Club
  
• Kopper Top
  
• Salvation Army Thrift Store
  
• Family Abuse Services
  
• Glencoe Mill
  
• Alamance Historical Museum
  
• Mayco Bigelow Community Center
  
• Alamance Plaza Senior Center
  
• Blakey Hall
  
• Camp Cherokee
  
• Broadview Middle School
  
• Hospice
  
• Caring Kitchen
  
• Run for Respect

Two faculty members and one student will sit on the panel.

Bisexuals are often misunderstood and discriminated against. This forum is a way in which to provide a better understanding of this large population of people.

Tuesday, March 16th, 7 PM – Moseley 215

Five members of Elon Cares raised nearly $200 to donate to the cause. The walk was the last event in Elon Cares’ AIDS Awareness Week.

Elon Cares, Elon’s HIV/AIDS awarenes organization, is sponsored by Elon Volunteers!

“Coming Out All Over” is an evening of stories from Elon faculty, staff, and students about their experiences growing up and coming out gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Men and women from many backgrounds will be sharing their experiences.

Wednesday, November 19th at 7:30 PM

Yeager Recital Hall

Throughout the day, volunteers will wear t-shirts showing their support, with many actually taking a vow of silence. This day is a way for GLBT people and their straight allies to make a statement against the silenced faced by countless men and women in our world.

“What will you do to end the silence?”

The Day of Silence project is sponsored by Spectrum and Elon Volunteers.

If there is anyone who has had experience with HIV/AIDS and would like speak out about it, we would greatly appreciate it. Feel free to e-mail me at asmith4@elon.edu or call at x3979.