Civic Engagement Newsletter
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Matthew Cranson Exemplifies AmeriCorps Service
Psychology major Matthew Cranson pursued his dream to make a difference in the lives of Cortland youth through the federally supported AmeriCorps Project.
Students Organize May 4 Kent State Remembrance Day
Cindy Sheehan, who is most known for her anti-war encampment at former-President George W. Bush’s ranch in Crawford, Texas, will be the keynote speaker at Kent State Remembrance Day at SUNY Cortland Tuesday, May 4.
Bitterbaum to Advance Statewide Service-Learning
SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum joins the New York Campus Compact (NYCC) Executive Committee, dedicated to promoting service-learning in higher education, on July 1.
City of Cortland Spring Cleaning Planned for April 17
Volunteers are needed for Community Clean-Up Day planned in the City of Cortland on Saturday, April 17. The clean-up will begin at 9 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce building, 37 Church St. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided. Coffee and bagels will be available from 8:30-9 a.m.
College to Research Hands-on Learning
The College’s award-winning commitment to develop more well-rounded and civically engaged students will pick up speed with a new initiative to assess and improve the quality of its programs, supported by a $100,000 Bringing Theory to Practice grant.