On Campus Service

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A.C.E.S. (Active Concerned Educated Students)

Mission: A.C.E.S. is a student-based organization, dedicated to promoting a safe and enjoyable environment with healthy attitudes and behaviors through peer listening and education.

Contact Person: Renee Rispoli at mailto:rrispoli@students.stonehill.edu

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Activism Club

Mission: The Activism Club seeks to address issues of social injustice, both globally and locally. Each semester, is focused on a specific problem with several events related to that theme. If you are interested in seeking change, this is your opportunity to start!

Contact Person: Carolyn Berninger at cberninger@students.stonehill.edu

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Circle K

Mission: Circle K believes that today's college student is tomorrow's leader. It meets the personal needs of the collegian through the qualities of leadership, the rewards of service, and the unique spirit of friendship. Its potential lies in its ability to positively influence those in our society who are facing ultimate personal decisions and those who will one day create the vision of humanity for generations to come. The campus chapter coordinates programs with and sponsors fundraisers for the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute.

Contact Person: Katherine Womboldt at kwomboldt@student.stonehill.edu

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Colleges Against Cancer

Mission: Colleges Against Cancer works to bring cancer control programs to campus and promote cancer awareness and prevention. This group also raises money through the American Cancer Society through approved fundraisers on campus adn assists with Relay for Life held during the spring semester.

Contact Person: Melissa Marciano at mmarciano@students.stonehill.edu

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Habitat for Humanity

Mission: Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian, self-help housing program designed to make home ownership possible for low-income families. The campus chapter participates in housing construction projects in the local and regional area and sponsors an alternative Spring Break trip.

Contact Person: John Santoro at jsantoro@students.stonehill.edu

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Knights of Columbus

Mission: As a witness of their Christian faith, the Stonehill Knights gather in prayer and in service to the Church, Stonehill College and our community. Using four ideals: Charity, Unity, Fraternity,Patriotism,brotherhood, authentic college experiences,enriched academic life.

M.A.C.K. & W.A.C.K. (Monday and Wednesday Academic Club for Kids)

Mission: Stonehill College Education students complete their required pre-practicum hours by tutoring kids from the Brockton area. Please see also the entry in this book for the Nehemiah Life Development Center, which created M.A.C.K. & W.A.C.K.

Contact Person: Student Activities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Alumni Association

Mission: The Student Alumni Association at Stonehill College is dedicated to improving relations between present Stonehill students and alumni for the benefit of both. SAA fulfills this goal by serving alumni at campus-sponsored events and coordinating events, which help students establish contacts with alumni who are active in a career of the student's interest.

Contact Person: Peter LaBreck at x1343 or plabreck@stonehill.edu

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S.E.A. (Students for Environmental Awareness)

Mission: Students for Environmental Awareness is a student-based activist group, which promotes environmental education and consciousness to make the community aware of environmental injustice and take action against it.

Contact Person: Lauren Tantillo at ltantillo@student.stonehill.edu or Prof. Sue Mooney, Advisor, at mailto:smooney@stonehill.edu