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October 4, 2016
Special Homecoming Edition
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Join us each week for this interactive e-newsletter for students at Minnesota State University, Mankato. We are committed to helping students be informed, engaged and successful.
View our Parents' Corner for helpful tips for your new college student.
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FRESHMAN TIPS
Volunteer Opportunities
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* Reading Buddies: Students will have the opportunity to read books and interact with the preschool-age children.
* The American Diabetes Association is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Diabetes Walk.
* The Mankato Marathon is in need of 1000+ volunteers Oct. 14-16.
Any age is welcome to volunteer.
*Girls on the Run: volunteer at the local YWCA for various projects.
*Campus Kitchen: Campus Kitchen has various shifts to package food for people facing food insecurity. To sign up, visit OrgSync.
*Blue Earth Nicollet Humane Society: Volunteer to walk dogs and play with cats at the local humane society.
You may find more information about these events or sign up to volunteer on OrgSync.
You can search volunteer opportunities in the Mankato area and find lists of places that would love volunteers.
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PARENTS CORNER
Benefits of having your student volunteer
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Here are 10 reasons your student should volunteer!
1. It's good for your student. It is mentally and physically rewarding.
2. It saves resources. This allows money to be split in many different ways.
3. Volunteers gain professional experience and connections.
4. It brings people together.
5. It promotes personal growth and self-esteem.
6. Volunteering strengthens your community.
7. Your student can learn a lot about themselves and community.
8. Your student gets a chance to give back.
9. It encourages civic responsibility. It is an investment in the community and people who live in it.
10. Your student makes a difference. Every person counts.
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SERENDIPITOUS MOMENTS VIDEO
CRAM A VAN: Let Homecoming Be
A Time To Help Others
We hope you are enjoying the first couple days of Homecoming! There are a lot of great events happening around campus this week including the Campus Kitchen's annual food drive. This is a time for all of us to work together to support the Cram A Van initiative, helping those who are facing food insecurity. Stay tuned to learn more about the Campus Kitchen and the food drive from Karen Anderson, Assistant Director for Community Engagement.
Thanks for letting us share our weekly videos with you.
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SERENDIPITOUS TIDBIT
Cram A Van/Campus Kitchen
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By Haley Severson  CSU Public Relations Intern
What is Cram a Van?
Show your Maverick Spirit and help the Campus Kitchen 'Cram-A-Van' with food to support agencies addressing food insecurity among children and youth in the Mankato area.
Donated food items will be distributed to the BackPack Food Program of Feeding Our Communities Partners , the REACH Youth Drop-In Center, Campus Cupboard, and the Campus Kitchen. You can drop off food items at the Cram a Van booth on the CSU Mall Monday, Oct. 3 through Friday, Oct. 7, between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Food donations will also be collected during the homecoming parade and football game until half-time at the Cram A Van booth. All items should be unopened, in good condition, and not expired.
What is Campus Kitchen?
Campus Kitchen is an initiative that brings colleges and universities together with student volunteers, campus dining service professionals, and community organizations to fight hunger in cities across the United States. Here at Minnesota State, Mankato, the Campus Kitchen works as a partnership between the Community Engagement Office in the Student Activities Office, and a combination of community partners. The program relies on student volunteers to see work accomplished. Campus Kitchen is located at Crossroads Lutheran Church.
How can you volunteer?
Campus Kitchen is usually full with volunteers so if you are interested contact the Community Engagement Office (CEO) about 3-4 weeks before you or a group would like to volunteer. If slots are full the Campus Kitchen staff will work with you to come up with other opportunities for you to volunteer.
Contact CEO at 507-389-5789, if you have any questions or want more information on how you can get involved. Sign up to volunteer on OrgSync.
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SERENDIPITOUS TIDBIT
Homecoming events
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CSU Public Relations Intern
GOING FOR
GOLD:
Remaining Homecoming Week Events
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Noon - Food Eating Contest
Watch your peers dig in at the Hearth Lounge!
2-5 p.m. - Soccer and Football Tournament Finals
Schellberg gym
11:59 p.m. - Royalty Voting Ends
Thursday, Oct. 6
6:30-9 p.m. - Lip Sync and Coronation
Watch teams in a dance competition and crowning of the 2016 homecoming King and Queen in Bresnan Arena.
Friday, Oct. 7
7-10 p.m. - Homecoming Concert with T-Pain
Meyers Field House
7:07 p.m. - Men's Hockey vs. Michigan Tech
Saturday, Oct. 8
9-11 a.m. - President's FREE Pancake Breakfast
Behind Blakeslee Field
Noon-1 p.m. - Homecoming Parade
Located on Warren Street
View the parade route map here.
12 p.m. - Homecoming Football Game vs. Concordia-St. Paul
7:07 p.m. - Men's Hockey vs Michigan Tech
8 p.m. - Mavs Got Talent
CSU Ballroom
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SERENDIPITOUS VIDEO ARCHIVES
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