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This Thanksgiving season, students reflected on what they are thankful for while paying it forward, working on projects to enrich the University and local communities.

November 25, 2019

By Renee Chmiel, Office of Marketing and Communications

Lauren Molfetta 杏吧原版�22, a forensic science major, recently sat at a table in the lobby of Bartels Hall, collecting donations of 杏吧原版渇un杏吧原版� band-aids to donate to a local children杏吧原版檚 hospital. Students hoped the band-aids would be more than simply first aid for the kids who would receive them.

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The band-aid drive was part of a Week of Service that students recently took part in, working on projects that, they hoped, would bring a smile to someone杏吧原版檚 face. They also painted rocks with notes of inspiration to be left around campus to encourage their classmates, as well as suncatchers to be donated to a local nursing home.

"There are lots of people who are less fortunate than we are, and we should all take time to give back. Something that may seem small to us could mean a lot to someone else."Meghan Mammola 杏吧原版�19, 杏吧原版�21 M.S.

Roland Galvez 杏吧原版�19, a recent graduate who is now interning in the University杏吧原版檚 Center for Student Engagement, Leadership, and Orientation (CSELO), helped coordinate the week杏吧原版檚 events.

"I have seen amazing community service events on campus that enable students to serve the community while interacting with other students,杏吧原版� said Galvez, who earned a bachelor杏吧原版檚 degree in criminal justice. 杏吧原版淚 especially enjoyed 杏吧原版楶eanut Butter Jelly Time,杏吧原版� an event at which students made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that were donated to local homeless shelters."

Students also endeavored to brighten mealtime for local seniors. Meghan Mammola 杏吧原版�19, 杏吧原版�21 M.S. was among those who decorated placemats for Meals on Wheels that will accompany meals delivered to local senior citizens.

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