The Ithacan

Jumpstart program introduces incoming students to Ithaca

By Jake Leary, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • August 27, 2018

Across Ithaca, incoming freshmen are hiking the Finger Lakes region, swinging through ropes courses and volunteering throughout the community.

Incoming students get acclimated before start of semester

By Kyle Stewart, Staff Writer • August 26, 2015

For over 18 years, the college has hosted Jumpstart as a way to help freshmen transition into college.

Commentary: Volunteer work should align with personal values

By Marissa Booker • August 25, 2015

People should volunteer because they want to make a difference that reflects their hopes and their ideals.

Ithaca College Class of 2018 JumpStarts the year

By Ramya Vijayagopal, Assistant News Editor • August 27, 2014

Incoming freshmen immersed into the Ithaca community with Jumpstart, which spanned the weekend before classes began.

Service Saturday volunteer program has grown in recent years

By Ciara Lucas, Contributing Writer • December 4, 2013

There are 8,760 hours in a year. For the average college student, those hours are spent working, hanging out with friends and doing homework. However, for students who participate in Service Saturdays, more than 1,700 of those hours are spent doing community service.