1. G IVING B ACK T O THE C OMMUNITY Taylor Myers

2. W HAT DOES SERVICE -L EARNING MEAN ? Service learning is a method of teaching, learning and reflecting that combines academic classroom curriculum with meaningful service, frequently youth service, throughout the community. Definition by : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service-learning

3. B ENEFITS OF S ERVICE -L EARNING : “Young people gain access to the range of supports and opportunities they need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. “ “Increased sense of self-efficacy as young people learn that they can impact real social challenges, problems, and needs. “ “Higher academic achievement and interest in furthering their education.”

4. B ENEFITS OF S ERVICE L EARNING ( CONTINUED ) “Enhanced problem-solving skills, ability to work in teams, and planning abilities.” “Enhanced civic engagement attitudes, skills, and behaviors.” Information found on: http://www.servicelearning.org/instant_info/fact_sheets/cb_ facts/benefits_cbosl

5. 480 M URRAY APARTMENTS 3 RD A NNUAL C ELEBRATION 480 Murray Apartments hosted their 3 rd Annual Basketball Tournament and Pool Party on Saturday, April 16 th. They used this event to raise money for a resident who is facing hardship. Many businesses from the community came out and supported the cause as well as residents and other community members.

6. 3 RD A NNUAL C ELEBRATION

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8. W HAT S ERVICE -L EARNING M EANS TO M E I feel that it is very necessary for people, especially students, to take time and complete service-learning activities. Working within the community gives me a better perspective of the little details that make up our community rather than looking at the big picture where many issues are overlooked. I feel as though many people take their lives and fortune (whether it’s counting every penny or too many pennies to count.) There are things that many people don’t see about their community due to the fact that they don’t take the time too. It gives you an opportunity to make an impact and show that you are giving back to a community that helped build you. I definitely recommend service-learning to everyone and I don’t have a problem with a professor requiring it for a grade.

9. I AM ONLY ONE, BUT I AM ONE. I CANNOT DO EVERYTHING, BUT I CAN DO SOMETHING. A ND I WILL NOT LET WHAT I CANNOT DO INTERFERE WITH WHAT I CAN DO. ~E DWARD E VERETT H ALE