Week of Action Events in Maine
Maine Campus Compact
Drive for Hunger and Homelessness
As part of the Raise Your Voice: Student Action for Change initiative, February 16-22, 2003 has been declared “A Week of Action.” The week is intended to increase, celebrate and deepen student civic engagement efforts around the country. Students from seven Maine colleges that are on break during A Week of Action will take part in Maine Campus Compact’s alternative break trip to Washington, DC, to work on issues of hunger and homelessness. Since A Week of Action is intended to highlight all forms of student civic engagement, their activities in DC will include direct service, policy change efforts, legislative visits and a dialogue with Washington, DC students. Upon their return to Maine, students will organize events on their campus in connection with A Week of Action and will also meet with state legislators to discuss the issues of hunger and homelessness in Maine.
Campus Initiatives:
Maine College of Art - Genetically modified foods dialogue. Feb 20, 2003. (6:30 pm)
Saint Joseph’s College – Saint Joseph’s College will hold a day of reflections in which students are asked to share their personal experiences of service. Students will also create a mural of symbols of involvement and student voice. SJC is also bringing a speaker to campus to discuss social and political involvement.
University of New England – UNE will have a Citizenship Service Learning / Student Recognition Showcase where past Citizenship students will share their community service experiences with other students. The presentations will focus on the areas of caring for youth, caring for the elderly and caring for the environment.
York County Technical College - Presidents Council Forum. Feb 18, 2003. (11:30 am)
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