Not just another day

The AmeriCorps VISTA program sponsors many service initiatives outside service learning. In addition to the MLK Day of Service (which Campbell already does) and the AmeriCorps Week of Service, this year we'll join VISTA campuses across the country in celebrating a day of service I didn't know existed until recently, despite being a news junkie.


Last year President Obama declared 9/11 a day of service in order to reflect on the period of history that prompted "...Americans to come together in a remarkable spirit of unity and compassion," according his call to service last August.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, a partner organization of AmeriCorps, supports the 9/11 Day of Service along with many others service organizations. 


I'm really excited about Campbell's first 9/11 Day of Service. Not only does Campbell have a strong military presence in its student body through the ROTC program, but we have three extended campuses on three bases: Fort Bragg, Campe Lejeune, and Pope Air Force Base.


This year's 9/11 Day of Service is just beginning to take shape, but here are a few highlights to peak your interest:

• The day will begin with an opening ceremony at the flagpole on campus.
• We're offering up the idea to students to commit to a service project in honor of a soldier they know.
• The service projects are local and diverse.

Below is a public service announcement from the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance promoting the day.


Lots of links to many different sites all about service, but the common thread is focusing to serve others on 9/11 in honor of those who serve us the other 364 days of the year.