United Way Awards Eastern's CCE for Outstanding Volunteer Mobilization
Willimantic, CT (01/30/2019) — The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at Eastern Connecticut State University was recognized for "Outstanding Volunteer Mobilization" by the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut at a Community Campaign Celebration on Jan. 15.
The award was presented to the CCE for its effectiveness in organizing volunteers in the Willimantic community. Eastern students have volunteered with the United Way Readers program for the past three years at Natchaug School. Student volunteers have also been instrumental in the Day of Caring, a major volunteer effort each fall in locations across Windham. The event is a collaboration between Eastern, the University of Connecticut and the United Way.
Jack Irvine, a sophomore from Cromwell who majors in elementary education and English, and Jocelyn Santiago, a senior from Ledyard who majors in Spanish, have been responsible for coordinating volunteers for the two programs.
"It has been a great experience working with the United Way Readers program," said Irvine. "My volunteers have loved the experience."
"Day of Caring is a large-scale event that provides students the opportunity to help community partners with outdoor cleanups, painting and more," said Santiago. "It's been a great experience to see the impact that so many students can have in the community on one day."
CCE Director Kimberly Silcox commented, "Our partnership with the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is an important relationship within the Willimantic community. We are proud to work with the United Way staff to serve our community in meaningful ways."
Written by Michael Rouleau
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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving more than 5,300 students annually at its Willimantic campus and satellite locations. In addition to attracting students from 163 of Connecticut's 169 towns, Eastern also draws students from 26 other states and 20 other countries. A residential campus offering 40 majors and 65 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal art foundation grounded in an array of applied learning opportunities. Ranked the 25th top public university in the North Region by U.S. News and World Report in its 2018 Best College ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review eight years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.
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CCE Director Kim Silcox and CCE student leaders Jack Irvine and Jocelyn Santiago pose with the United Way award for "Outstanding Volunteer Mobilization."