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Anne Flaherty and President Glassman cut the ribbon to showcase the new campus food pantry in McAfee on Sept. 30.

Eastern campus food pantry opening

Luke Taylor, News Editor September 30, 2021

Dozens of administrators, faculty and students gathered in front of McAfee Gymnasium to celebrate the opening of the new Campus Food Pantry. Beth Gillespie, the director of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism,...

Registration now open for 10th annual MLK Jr. Day of Service

Logan Raschke, News Editor January 15, 2019

Students can register online to volunteer for Eastern’s 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. It is set for Monday with check-in at 2:45 p.m. at the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther...

Families have opportunity to make blankets to give back this weekend

Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2018

Students and their families will have the opportunity to give back to the community during this year’s Family Weekend by volunteering for one of two different events on Saturday. Beth Gillespie, the...

Volunteer opportunities available in Charleston community

Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter August 30, 2018

The Eastern Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism offers several programs for students who feel the desire to get involved with the Charleston community. With programs happening an average of six...

Various volunteer opportunities coming up for students

AJ Fournier, Campus Reporter September 7, 2017

A variety of different volunteer opportunities are available both on campus and off campus for students, with some new ones coming this fall. One of these new programs is Teen Reach, where teenagers...

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