The Ithacan

Day of Service to conclude MLK Week Celebration

By Sierra Guardiola, Life and Culture Editor • January 24, 2018

A large part of King’s message was to find a way to serve the cause you are passionate about, Austin said. This can resonate with students, he said.

WATCH: OSEMA holds Service Saturday to support community

December 6, 2017

The first Saturday of every month, OSEMA takes student volunteers to different locations in order to support the community.

Ithaca College students celebrate MLK’s legacy with service

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer • January 31, 2016

The sounds of power tools and laughter echoed in the halls of the New Roots Charter School Jan. 30 as Ithaca College students worked together with one goal in mind: giving back.

Students participate in Service Saturday through local organizations

By Aisling Brennan, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2014

Volunteers from around Ithaca gathered to bring awareness to social issues like AIDS, hunger and malnutrition in an effort to give back to their communities.

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.