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This issue covers spring/summer 2014, and upcoming opportunities for the fall semester.
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University of Montevallo Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement
Global and Community Outreach Center 845 Valley Street
Station 6006 205.665.6006 [email protected]
Spring/Summer Wrap-Up Edition Issue 11 September 2014
2: FSIA Update
3: Mural Camp
4: Academics & Service
5: Service Opportunities
6:Semester at a Glance
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In this Issue…
Courses that are
designated for Service Learning Credit during Fall
2014 include:
ART 326: Special Topics-GD Product Design KNES 210: Personal Health KNES 494: Exercise and Wellness for Senior Adults PSY 322: Human Behavior and the Social Environment SPED 415: Inclusive Methods in the Classroom SWK 322: Human Behavior and the Social Environment SWK 455: Social Work Practicum UM222: Falcon Scholars in Action
What better way to get ahead than by getting your hands dirty…literally? Service Learning prepares students for a successful future by offering them experiences outside the classroom through SL-designated classes, and resume-building programs such as Falcon Scholars in Action in which they volunteer 10 hours per week at a local non-profit. Service Learning makes visible changes in our community. In addition to behind-the-scenes work such as Falcon Scholars supporting Shelby County families in crisis by creating Easter baskets at Shelby Emergency Assistance, this summer the UM Art Department partnered with OSLACE to host a camp that changed the face of one downtown building with a beautiful, sustainability-themed mural. Students in the Summer Harvest class not only learned the basics of gardening, but they also provided fresh vegetables for our local food bank. Through Service Learning’s various programs and classes, UM students collaborate with all 3 Montevallo schools and several local non-profits to change our community for the better. UM students can graduate with a Service Learning honor cord and enter the workforce with significant experience and professional contacts in their field. Service Learning is where unconventional wisdom takes flight. For more information, contact us at [email protected] or 205.665.6077.
Students in the Summer
Harvest Class built and
installed a scarecrow at UM Organic Community
Garden.
Falcon Scholars in Action
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Falcon Scholars in Action Update
The Falcon Scholars in Action program has gotten off to a soaring start with a total of 25 scholars at 10 Shelby County agencies including: Boys’ & Girls’ Club, Family Connection, Shelby County Museum and Archives, SafeHouse, Shelby Emergency Assistance, Juvenile Detention Center, Owen’s House, ARC, Montevallo Senior Center, and Shelby County Arts Council. Among these scholars is Alex Demers, who is the first Falcon Scholar ever to serve 2 years at an agency. Alex is a sociology major and is currently serving his second year at the Shelby County Museum and Archives. FSIA is also welcoming their new FSIA Ambassador, Kelly Haberstroh, this school year. Kelly is a psychology major who served at Family Connection last year through FSIA. Kelly started her new role as ambassador this July and has been working hard to recruit new scholars.
Many of the Falcon Scholars are in charge of special projects for their agencies. One of these Scholars is Ali Junkins, who is currently serving at Shelby Emergency Assistance. Ali will be assisting with the Shelby Emergency Assistance’s new smoke alarm installation project. This new project will provide and install smoke alarms to low-income and elderly households in the Montevallo area. It is made possible by the collaborative effort of the Montevallo Fire Department, Bob Butterworth of State Farm Insurance, and the Montevallo Rotary Club. Ali will have an active role in taking new applications, presenting information to local senior groups, assisting with installation, and maintaining data of project participation. The kick-off for the project will be on Saturday, October 4th during the Montevallo Fire Prevention Parade.
If you’re interesting in being a Falcon Scholar in Action, applications are always accepted. Visit our webpage for an application.
Pictured after a volunteer training: Karen Pendleton, Ali Junkins, Fire
Marshall Brandon Broadhead, Rotary Club members Ken Jones
and Dr. Walter Fenn
HITTING THE BRICKS: Mural Camp 2014
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Need information about service opportunities in our community? Email us at [email protected],
visit our webpage or Facebook, or call 205.665.6077
Speaking of getting your hands dirty…have you seen the beautiful new
mural on the side of the Subway building on Main Street? The UM Office
of Service Learning partnered with the UM Art Department to offer a Mural
Camp class this summer. The camp partnered together UM faculty and
students with Montevallo middle and high school students to spend a part of
their summer making art and beautifying the community. Thanks to a
grant from CAWACO, Professor Collin Williams and Service Learning Director
Dr. Hollie Cost were able to make this dream a reality.
Everyone has been so happy with the results that we hope to host another
mural camp next summer!
Collin Williams perches atop the scaffolding used to paint the high wall
Art major Katie Fair paints alongside 5th
grade campers
Academics & Service: Courses & Community
At the end of the summer, the second Green Fund funded sculptural bike rack was installed by Harman Hall. Designed by UM student Rachel M. Hall as part of Ted Metz’s public art class, the bike rack is “up-cycled” from old pipes.
Another Sculptural Bike Rack Hits the Bricks!
Service Learning doesn’t just benefit UM students—it also provides great opportunities for other local elementary, middle, and high-schoolers in Montevallo. Our signature programs include: • Montevallo Junior City Council – through a partnership with the City of Montevallo, a
group of MMS students collaborate to improve their schools through fundraising to provide additional support for arts, athletics, and academics. Thanks to the efforts of MJCC, the function of the city’s scout lodge is being expanded to also serve as much needed community center for Montevallo’s youth.
• Students’ Institute – through the David Mathews Center for Civic Life, MMS and MHS students go to field trips, host forums, and attend workshops
• Bulldog Scholars in Action – a new program, modeled from Falcon Scholars in Action, that places 5 MHS students with 3 non-profit agencies in town to serve 5 hours per week at each agency
Thanks to Ted Metz, Rachel M. Hall, the ValloCycle Board, the UM Sustainability
Committee, and the UM Physical Plant for making this dream come to life!
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Service Opportunities
Special Service
The students of the Special Education 415/515 class are providing tutoring services at Montevallo
Boys & Girls Club this fall.
Sign up for Service Learning classes in Spring 2015 to earn credit hours
while serving our community!
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Other needs:
After-school tutoring in math and other core subjects for ELL (English Language Learner) students, located in Montevallo and the surrounding areas. This would be a great opportunity for students studying Spanish, or international students. Contact the Office of Service Learning at [email protected] for more information. Marvin Copes at Shelby County RSVP ([email protected]) needs volunteers to assist with an ongoing project called “Operation Reachout.” Volunteers could assist in the development of promotional materials/website, plan senior volunteer recognition events, conduct a survey measuring the effectiveness of RSVP services, and expand the Yellow Dot Safety Program. This is an open-ended, ongoing volunteer opportunity—please contact him for details. Kathy Miller at the Day Foundation ([email protected]) would be happy to have students who might tutor in grades 7-11 (any core subject); students who might serve as an on-site mentor during our school day, i.e., shoot basketball, talk, etc. This is an open-ended volunteer opportunity—please contact her for details. Andy Ward ([email protected]), the Outreach Hub Leader at Church of The Highlands Riverchase Campus, may have information regarding volunteer opportunities. This is an open-ended volunteer opportunity—please contact him for details.
Immediate needs:
Volunteer Mentors for Blueprints, a college access mentoring program, at Montevallo High School. Contact Landon Taylor at [email protected] for information. This program runs through both the fall and the spring semesters. Volunteers commit for either fall or spring. Fundraising for Montevallo’s Youth Sports Leagues and/or Shelby Emergency Assistance. This would be an opportunity for you to get creative and take ownership over this project, and it would benefit our immediate local community. Contact the Office of Service Learning at [email protected] for more information. Hosting events for the Montevallo Senior Center. Contact the Office of Service Learning at [email protected] for more information.
Spring/Summer 2014 at a Glance
Select activities from Spring/Summer 2014:
January 22: GRC (Gifted Resource Class) Fun Night Montevallo Junior City Council meets weekly
February 7: Blueprints Mentor training 7: Students’ Institute Field Trip 8: Homecoming Open House Montevallo Junior City Council Meets Weekly Blueprints sessions begin at Montevallo High School
March 18: Partnership Appreciation Breakfast for OSLACE Community Partners & Service Fair 9 – 12 at Anna Irvin Dining Hall 20: Students’ Institute Forum at American Village 24-28: Alternative Spring Break Trip to Brewton, AL and Pensacola, FL Montevallo Junior City Council Meets Weekly Blueprints sessions continue
April 2: Students’ Institute Forum at Parnell Library 5: Montevallo Tour de Cure, co-hosted by ValloCycle 5: UM’s Big Event 17: Annual Falcon Scholars’ Showcase
May 2: ArtWalk downtown 3: Students graduate with Service Learning Honor Cords 30: Mural Camp – Campers’ Orientation
June 2-6: Mural Camp – Week 1 9-13: Mural Camp – Week 2 16-20: Mural Camp – Week 3 27: Mural Camp Celebration
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Alternative Spring Break
Tour de Cure
Mural Camp
