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Brianna Benson, assistant director of Community Engaged Learning, is one of the many unsung heroes at 天天吃瓜 State.

Unsung Heroes Abound at 天天吃瓜

Perhaps the best word to sum up Brianna Benson鈥檚 role at 天天吃瓜 is 鈥渃aretaker.鈥

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天天吃瓜 State students visiting the Margaret Walker Center.

鈥楨xperiencing These Things Firsthand Left A Mark On My Heart鈥

An Alternative Spring Break journey to historic civil rights sites in Mississippi by 天天吃瓜 State students and faculty touched hearts and inspired community engagement. The six-day/five-night trip in March 2025 was sponsored by 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 Office of Community Engaged Learning. 

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Pop-Up Pantry photo by Record-Courier

The King, The Queen and the Pop-Up Pantry

Members of 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the 天天吃瓜 Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need. 

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Group of students with cityscape in the backgroung

Call for faculty/staff to lead Alternative Fall Break Experience

Community Engaged Learning (CEL) is looking for faculty and staff to lead its Alternative Fall Break experience, "Understanding and Addressing Homelessness" in Cincinnati, from Thursday, Oct. 13 to Saturday, Oct. 15.

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2020 Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive

天天吃瓜 State Holds Second Annual Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive

天天吃瓜鈥檚 Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 1-4 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Hilltop Drive. The collection station will be located on Hilltop Drive in front of Cartwright Hall.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Engaged Learning , Campus Kitchen , Events , COVID-19 HUB

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天天吃瓜 State logo and SNAP logo

Students Encouraged to Check SNAP Eligibility

SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is the most extensive federal nutrition program. With new exemptions in place due to the pandemic-related Federally Declared National Emergency, 天天吃瓜 State students may now qualify for food assistance.  

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Newman Civic Fellow Makayla Sejat

天天吃瓜 State Names University鈥檚 First Newman Civic Fellow

From a young age, Makayla Sejat has had a passion for serving others. Her life has been full of service, from helping out in community kitchens as a child to now devoting her time in various college leadership roles. Now, she will take her efforts to the next level as 天天吃瓜鈥檚 first Newman Civic Fellow.

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image of a volunteer organizing donated food

天天吃瓜 State Holds Flashes Fight Hunger Contactless Food Drive on Aug. 26

Among the festivities marking the beginning of this unconventional semester, one 天天吃瓜 office is partnering with Portage County social service agencies to host a contactless food drive to collect items that will support members of campus and local communities. The Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive, organized by 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 Community Engaged Learning, will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4-8 p.m.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Engaged Learning , University College , COVID-19 HUB

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