Approximately 1,600 ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University freshmen will spend one of their first days in Nashville helping out the local community.
“Commodores in the Community” is a regular part the university’s orientation and this year students will work on more than 70 community service projects throughout the Nashville area on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A sampling of projects includes the following:
- – Students will meet in the LP Field parking lot to build wall panels for Habitat Houses.
- , 615 Davidson St. – Students will package food and personal care products and assist with cleaning and warehouse duties.
- , 1234 3rd Ave. S. – Students will organize items donated to the shelter.
²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ has been a leader in the emphasis of colleges and universities to not only develop bright minds, but good citizens as well. ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ has the oldest and one of the largest Alternative Spring Break (ASB) programs in the nation – during ASB students spend their time off working to serve communities across the country – and the university’s , which coordinates ASB, also helps students, faculty and staff plan other service trips across the country and around the world. This summer students worked with health organizations in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, as part of that country’s response to HIV/AIDS.
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