Civic engagement is about building stronger interaction, dialogue, communication, societal and economic benefit and mutual concern for the community, state, country and world

By engaging in civic activities you will develop a better understanding of the many issues surrounding our world today. Get involved, enhance your quality of life and you will recognize yourself as an integral part of making a difference.

Below are some ways STUDENTS and/or FACULTY have been and/or will meet the challenge.

Alternate Spring Break: Join Habitat for Humanity

March 8-14, 2009

Bridgeton, NJ; Greenfield NH; Murfeesboro, TN; or New Orleans, LA.

Have you always wanted to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity? Build homes, have fun this Spring break, and even earn college credit!

Focus the Nation

Spring 2009
SUNY Oswego
The office of Civic Engagement is planning One Hundred Days of Awareness.
The main issue of these events will be global climate change. More information will follow.

Powershift 2009

Feb. 27th - March 2nd
The Office of Civic Engagement is sending students to Powershift 2009 this coming spring. The event will take place in Washington, D.C. and will focus on advocacy training for Global Climate Change.

Graduation Pledge Alliance

Ongoing

SUNY Oswego

We need people to take on this initiative (students and/or faculty). The pledge operates at three levels: students making choices about their employment; schools educating about values and citizenship rather than only knowledge and skills; and the workplace and society being concerned about more than just the bottom line.

Census 2010

Learn about the upcoming 2010 federal census.

Sustainability at SUNY Oswego

Sustainability. Think green, and help lead the way with SUNY Oswego greener living.