This past Sunday was the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Even after ten years, it is hard to come to terms with the tragedy that took place here on U.S. soil. To commemorate the people who lost their lives and to recognize those who have served and are currently serving in the United States military, September 11th has been designated the National Day of Service and Remembrance. On this day, across the nation people band together to support those affected by all types of conflict, especially war.
This year, Coe College participated in the National Day of Service and Remembrance by sending care packages to soldiers who are currently overseas. Students, faculty, and staff were asked to recommend soldiers to receive the packages as well as donate non-perishable items. On Sunday the 11th, a group of students met to pack the boxes with the donated items. In total, 30 care packages were packaged and sent to soldiers who have a personal connection to someone here at Coe.
In addition to the packing of care packages, many other activities took place on the 11th. One of these included a spiritual reflection with the chaplain. Not only is it important to do something good for the community - like send care packages - but reflection is also a necessary factor to really understanding the significance of things.
The day was a great success, and hopefully will continue to be in the future!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Welcome Back!
Hello, beautiful readers!
It's been an exciting few weeks back in the OSLCE office. Tuesday, September 6 was our Service Fair. Lots of community partners came to Coe to explain their missions to Coe students, especially freshmen looking for service options to complete 20 hours of service.
Since then, the student staff have been working diligently to get their programs up and running by contacting community partners, training at service sites, holding orientations, and trying to find students to volunteer.
Of course, that's not the only thing we've been working on!
After receiving a grant, the OSLCE and the Chaplain's Office collaborated to find donations to fill 20 boxes for American soldiers currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Donations included: razors, food, shampoo, books, magazines, cards, lotion, money, et cetera. Luckily, we received enough donations to pack 29 boxes!
Then, students ate lunch together and discussed patriotism. Afterwards, they headed to Veterans Memorial Stadium to participate in an interfaith memorial service for those who were effected ten years ago today.
It was an insightful day as Coe students chose to "Remember, Reflect, and Respect" those who lost their lives and whose lives were forever effected because of events that changed us on September 11, 2001.
Thanks for reading!
It's been an exciting few weeks back in the OSLCE office. Tuesday, September 6 was our Service Fair. Lots of community partners came to Coe to explain their missions to Coe students, especially freshmen looking for service options to complete 20 hours of service.
Since then, the student staff have been working diligently to get their programs up and running by contacting community partners, training at service sites, holding orientations, and trying to find students to volunteer.
Of course, that's not the only thing we've been working on!
After receiving a grant, the OSLCE and the Chaplain's Office collaborated to find donations to fill 20 boxes for American soldiers currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Donations included: razors, food, shampoo, books, magazines, cards, lotion, money, et cetera. Luckily, we received enough donations to pack 29 boxes!
Then, students ate lunch together and discussed patriotism. Afterwards, they headed to Veterans Memorial Stadium to participate in an interfaith memorial service for those who were effected ten years ago today.
It was an insightful day as Coe students chose to "Remember, Reflect, and Respect" those who lost their lives and whose lives were forever effected because of events that changed us on September 11, 2001.
Thanks for reading!
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