Ball State University's Student Voluntary Services

Monday, January 21, 2013

6th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

A day on... not a day off!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said,

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?"

The MLK Day of Service was called into action in order to honor the legacy of the civil rights hero and to implement into modern day society the element of community service and engagement his actions emphasized.

Many students embarked on service among the community today. The sites visited included ARF, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, the Boy's and Girl's Club, Second Harvest Food Bank, Minnetrista, and Habitat for Humanity.

Check out some of the pictures from today's event!

For more pictures, check out our facebook album!

Saturday, January 19, 2013

SPRING 2013 HAS BEGUN!

The Program Coordinators (many pictured above) are ready to get the year started with their weekly programs and volunteers!

The Volunteer Recruitment Fair was held on January 16th, 2013 in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom. At the end of the day, we had a volunteer count of 603. At yesterday's Program Coordinator meeting, the volunteer count was 648! The activism among the Ball State community is off to an incredible start!
CLICK HERE to check out some pictures from the event!

Monday is the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service... a day ON not a day OFF! There are only a few volunteer spots still open. One opportunity is located at ARF and the other is a children's education program. They last from 11:30 until 3:30.
Make sure to log on to our database to sign up!
Check back for an update early in the week!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Check out some local holiday activism!

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Friday, December 14, 2012

Like any devastating event, today's horrific incident in Connecticut brings to light the value and delicacy of life. The faces of the children whom I have worked with in my time in SVS keep flashing through my head. Hold close the joy and happiness you share with those people you serve.

-SVS President, Angelina Zulas

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Campus Crest Communities and SVS make a great pair!

Last week, Campus Crest Communities came into the SVS office (SC 136) to present to us an incredible donation.

According to National Real Estate Investor, the BSU community can expect a new living complex with a mission to better the lives of their residents, BSU students. The project completion can be expected for the 2013/2014 academic year.
"The Grove at Muncie, Inc. will include 216 units and 584 beds and be situated approximately 0.1 miles from the Ball State University campus. The project will be the first student housing option in the market that provides lifestyle-focused management and resort-style amenities."
Grove/Campus Crest Communities emphasize the importance of community service and civic engagement. We are excited to welcome them to our community. Thanks again, CCC!

"Make Memories -- Not Excuses."

Monday, December 10, 2012

PC's Holiday Ice Cream Social and Secret Santa gift exchange

What a great way to end the semester! You guys have done a terrific job and next semester is going to be double the excellence. YOU GUYS ROCK!

Click the pic for a better view!

Monday, November 26, 2012

MEDIA TITATNS: DAVE+OPRAH

More than 3,000 students and members of the Ball State community had the opportunity to see Oprah and BSU alumn David Letterman tonight, in person. A select handful of the SVS Program Coordinators were given special tickets to get prime, front row seating.

Here are some PC reactions:

"It was amazing. I had no idea how much Oprah had been through as a person. None. It really reminded me we are all human, we all come from different backgrounds and that those backgrounds don't have define us or give us limits. She talked about her 'little voice' she has, I have one too. I was like how weird is that!? It really showed how important being humble is, because she is truly humble. Very grounded. I love how she talked about being centered, spiritually. I needed to hear that. The experience was truly incredible, and a once in a lifetime thing. I'm very grateful I was given the opportunity to attend the way I did."
-Amanda Schmeltz