The Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE) is a testament to the University of La Verne’s dedication to its founding core values and commitment to collectively improve and enhance local, regional, and global communities by empowering students to be civically engaged and responsible leaders in their communities.
OCCE is excited to introduce all new students to their FIRST ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE of the year! On this day, all new students will have the opportunity to engage with their fellow peers, FLEX faculty, and La Verne staff members in a service project with one of our partnering community-based organizations. From community gardening to environmental conservation, advocacy, and supporting vulnerable populations, students will be presented with several community engagement opportunities!
What is FLEX & New Student Community Engagement Day?
FLEX & New Student Community Engagement Day provides students with an academic community engagement experience with partnering community-based organizations. Through this collaborative educational experience, we build mutually beneficial relationships that inspire a culture of commitment to surrounding communities and cultivate civically engaged and responsible citizens.
What is the goal of FLEX & New Student Community Engagement Day?
The goal of FLEX & New Student Community Engagement Day is for all new students to engage in service with partnering community-based organizations to address locally community-identified needs.
What is GivePulse?
GivePulse is the University of La Verne’s official community engagement platform. It is an online network of students, faculty, staff and community partners that connects the University members to service opportunities in the community. Everyone with a La Verne email has access to GivePulse. You can access our quick tutorial videos and instructions to help you get started.
Who should register? FLEX students, new (transfer) students, and FLEX faculty
Register on Give Pulse here: https://givepul.se/adgt9a
(If prompted, Select “Login via LaVerne” and use your ULV credentials. Select ‘New View’ once logged in)
The deadline to register is Friday, August 23, 2024. NO WALK-INS!
We strongly encourage everyone to register on GivePulse before the deadline to accurately record participation, lunch and giveaways.
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
TIME: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm | LOCATION: University Quad
**It is an early call to action to beat the heat!
- 8:00 am – 8:30 am: Check-In @ Johnson Family Plaza
- 8:45 am: Kickoff @ Uni Quad (between Founders & Miller Hall)
- 9:00 am: Service send-off
- 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch (Main Campus)
*You will be provided with a FREE T-shirt to commemorate this event!
We need extra hands from the campus community with setting up and welcoming students the morning of community engagement day, as well as team leaders.
Who can volunteer? ULV staff, administrators, OWLS (from Student Affairs), and non-FLEX faculty are welcome to register to volunteer.
Details on available shifts are provided on the Give Pulse link here: https://givepul.se/czua57
(If prompted, Select “Login via LaVerne” and use your ULV credentials. Select ‘New View’ once logged in)
The deadline to register for a volunteer shift is Thursday, August 22, 2024. Thank you for volunteering!
Community Engagement Day (CED) Library
Follow us @OCCEULV for the latest information on our Signature Service Days:
- Campus wide Community Service Days each semester (TBA)
- MLK Day of Service (January 15)