Ramapo College students ventured to Bright Side Manor, a residential senior-living facility in Teaneck on Friday, Feb. 21. The students were participating in a service trip run by CCEC, joining Allie Shapiro, the Coordinator for Community Engagement, to complete “Chores and Cheers” at the nonprofit assisted living facility. The group […]
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CCEC takes service trip to Mahwah Senior Center
Ramapo College students joined Allie Shapiro, the Coordinator for Community Engagement in the Civic and Community Engagement Center (CCEC), on a service trip to the Mahwah Senior Center on Friday, Feb. 14. The seven students assisted in running the center’s Valentine’s Day Party, bringing together close to 100 Mahwah senior […]
New Jersey Botanical Gardens celebrates fall with annual festivities
The annual New Jersey Botanical Gardens (NJBG) Harvest Fest was delayed by dreary weather until Oct. 22, but it was well worth the wait. The NJBG strives to be financially accessible, and the festival was no exception. Admission was free and attendees could choose between parking right by the festivities […]
Civic Engagement Week Inspires Students to Volunteer
Monday kicked off Civic Engagement Week, an entire week dedicated to activism, engagement and volunteering both at Ramapo and in the community. This is an annual event that proves to be a success each year. Throughout the week there are presentations, discussions, workshops and even service opportunities to help students […]