A record 450 new students joined faculty and staff at the third annual Community Service Day on August 26 at Stony Brook University. Volunteer opportunities were available for a slate of 16 service projects that benefited the campus and the local community, including campus beautification projects, writing cards for cancer patients, teaching technology to senior citizens, development of Stony Brook University’s first-ever Career Closet, and many others.
Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis thanked everyone who made the day possible and welcomed the incoming students who would be participating in the various service projects throughout the day.
Some service projects included:
- Collecting non-perishable food items from the campus and local community to benefit the on-campus food pantry
- Planting bushes, trees, and flowers throughout SBU campus properties
- Assembling snack kits for distribution among homeless communities across Long Island
- Donating hair to support Wigs for Kids and partnering with Wig Allure Hair Loss Center
- Connecting individuals in need with essential resources to support Hunger Free America
Read the full story about Community Service Day at stonybrook.edu.
