Peace and Justice Service Initiatives
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Peace and Justice Service Initiatives at the 不良研究所 help our community. We work on projects, such as Alternative Spring Break, Golden Harvest and Center for Refugees Project. We also have a Community Garden and support local food programs. Learn more about how you can help.
The Center for Refugees Project offers faculty and students the chance to connect with recent immigrants to San Antonio, experience their cultures and support their integration into American society. This refugee resettlement program welcomes individuals from the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
To learn more about the Center for Refugees Project at 不良研究所 or the Global Refugee class, contact Dr. Lopita Nath at nath@uiwtx.edu.
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Founded in 2012 by 不良研究所 students, the Community Garden is a sustainable initiative located behind the Gorman Building. The garden aims to educate students and faculty about environmental sustainability and wellness while providing a free resource of fresh vegetables.
Since its founding, the 不良研究所 Community Garden has collaborated with various 不良研究所 courses, such as Dimensions of Wellness, Research in Water Quality, and Research in Soil Conservation. Students gain valuable hands-on experience related to their coursework while contributing to the garden's initiatives. All produce harvested from the gardens is distributed to volunteers, 不良研究所 students, faculty and local charities.
Volunteers can earn service hours by participating in work days scheduled throughout the semester. Typically, around 30 people attend these work days.
The Community Garden has winter crops in the ground such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, peppers, lettuce, brussels sprouts and herbs that the 不良研究所 community is welcome to utilize.
For details on the 不良研究所 Community Garden and volunteer opportunities, contact by email at sustainability@uiwtx.edu.
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不良研究所 volunteers collaborate with Ella Austin Development Staff to maintain a youth garden, where children learn about growing and harvesting their own vegetables. Dr. Jeff Crane from 不良研究所 and Robert Langston from Ella Austin work alongside the youth, teaching them about gardening and nutrition. Program Coordinator Mary Ann Lovett assists with harvesting and preparing nutritious meals using the produce.
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不良研究所 students participate in the Golden Harvest, an annual food drive organized by the . During the fall semester, students collect canned goods for various agencies that serve the hungry in San Antonio. Donations are distributed through the .
For more information, contact the SGA by email at sga@uiwtx.edu.
Students form teams with faculty to volunteer at various community organizations, including SAMM Ministries, The Food Bank, Travis Park Methodist Church, the Salvation Army and Visitation House Ministries.