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Holiday Party for Human Rights

In recognition of Human Rights Day and the upcoming holiday season, Students Making Trade Fair is hosting a Holiday Party for Human Rights. There will be all kinds of games, food, gifts to purchase, giveaways, films, make your own card station, coffee, live music, and much more. It will be on Tuesday, December [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on December 11, 2006.

Books for Africa

This semester, donate your textbooks. Your used textbooks will benefit libraries and educational facilities throughout Africa, helping to end the African Book Famine. In the past three years, over 200,000 books have been shipped directly to the African continent. But the need remains great. And so does your ability to help. Students can donate [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on December 11, 2006.

100 Projects for Peace

University of Florida students have been invited to participate in 100 Projects for Peace. This is an invitation for all undergraduates on campus to design grassroots “projects for peace.”
The top 100 submissions nationally will be granted $10,000 each and implemented during the summer of 2007. This grant program aims to motivate college students to create [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on December 11, 2006.

International Conversation Partners

The UF English Language Institute attracts students from all over the world for the purposes of learning and practicing English, and we need your help. By becoming a Conversation Partner Volunteer, you will get the chance to talk with an international student for 1 hour per week, at a time and place determined by you [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on December 3, 2006.

“Hearts for the Holidays” Benefits Pediatric Cancer Patients

Brighten the holiday of a hospital-bound pediatric cancer patient! Come make a holiday card this week with Friends for Life. We will be tabling at the Reitz Colonnade and Turlington Plaza Monday Nov. 27 – Friday Dec. 1, periods 3-7. Cards will be sent to pediatric oncology departments of hospitals across the nation. For more [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on November 27, 2006.

Jingle Bell Walk/Run for the Arthritis Foundation

Has someone you know been affected by arthritis? All members of the community, including student teams and individuals, are encouraged to participate in the annual Jingle Bell 5K Run for Arthritis on December 9, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. All race proceeds will benefit the Arthritis Foundation to support research and improve quality of life for [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on November 27, 2006.

RECURSO International Service Trip to Nicaragua

RECURSO’s 4th Annual Service Trip will be going to Nicaragua. The trip will support the local communities, and provide welfare aid to the people there. This is a great opportunity to create real change in people’s lives that need it, and to learn about other cultures and lifestyles. Applications are in the RECURSO office [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on November 19, 2006.

Powell Center for Construction and Environment Offers Experience

Help organize a major juried fine arts festival and other events as part of the Powell Center for Construction and Environment’s collaboration with the historic rehabilitation of The Cotton Club building in East Gainesville. Responsibilities include event planning and assisting Powell Center staff for approximately ten hours a week in blocks of 2.5 hours or [...]

Filed under Service on November 13, 2006.

Trashformations Recycled Art Competition Accepting Applications

Trashformations, the annual recycled art competition, will be held November 18, 2006 at the Florida Museum of Natural History. All college students are invited to enter and compete for CASH prizes. Applications are due November 13, 2006. Contact Melissa @ 352.374.5213 or mdpalmer@alachuacounty.us for guidelines on submissions and further information. Trashformations is sponsored by [...]

Filed under Service on November 13, 2006.

Alpha Epsilon Delta Presents Rock-A-Thon

Alpha Epsilon Delta, UF’s Pre-Health Honor Society, presents the 3rd Gainesville Rock-A-Thon, this Wednesday, Nov. 15 @ Sidebar. Featuring Boyce Ave, The Patrick McDuffy Allstars, Initial Here, The Umoja Orchestra and The Untimely Death of. All proceeds are donated to Pediatric Cancer Research at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. It is ONLY $5 for 5 AMAZING [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Service on November 13, 2006.