Get Your Red Nose On!

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at GSU (Katy E. Hisrich, Ph.D.)

Today, May 23, 2019, is Walgreens’s annual red nose day celebration.
Please purchase a red nose from any of your local Walgreens to help children in poverty.

According to their website, Walgreens will “donate 50% of the retail purchase price of every Red Nose, Wristband, Pen and Pin Badge sold to Comic Relief Inc.’s Red Nose Day Fund, which helps lift children out of poverty in the U.S. and internationally.”

Participation is simple:

Purchase a red nose from Walgreens (donations will occur automatically!).
Take a picture of you wearing the red nose.
Post your picture on social media to encourage others to participate.

Thank you to those who are willing to support this cause.
SEA/KDP looks forward to seeing all of your photos!

Written by Sireen Hamarshah

Smith Park Has Been Beautified!

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at GSU (Katy E. Hisrich, Ph.D.)

The Student Education Association (SEA) and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society (KDP) hosted an event on Saturday April 13^th, from 9:00am- 12:00pm. This event was sponsored with a grant awarded to the SEA from the Illinois Education Association (IEA). SEA members, GSU faculty, Lions Club, and community volunteers beautified Smith Park in Chicago Heights. During the event volunteers planted bushes, spread mulch, painted a bench, and cleaned up trash and twigs. This was a great event that helped beautify both the Chicago Heights Community and Earth.

The SEA would like to thank the 40 volunteers that gave up their Saturday morning to participate in this service project. We would also like to thank the Smith Park staff for allowing us to work in their park.

Written by Keelin Crotty

Beautification Day

Taking Care of Our World

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at GSU (Katy E. Hisrich, Ph.D.)

The Student Education Association (SEA) and Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society (KDP) are hosting an event the weekend before Earth Day on Saturday, April 13^th, from 9:00am-12:00pm. This event is part of a grant awarded to the SEA from the Illinois Education Association (IEA). We will be beautifying Smith Park in Chicago Heights (1435 Scott Avenue). During the event, volunteers will have the opportunity to plant trees, bushes, flowers, as well as pull weeds and clean up trash in order to beautify Smith Park. This will be a great event that helps the Chicago Heights community and the Earth alike!

All are welcome to attend the event – GSU faculty and students, friends, family, and members of the community. RSVP required. For further questions and to RSVP email Aimee York aminette@student.govst.edu.

Written by Keelin Crotty.

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#RedNoseDay – May 24, 2018

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at GSU (Katy E. Hisrich, Ph.D.)

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This year, Walgreens celebrates its 4th annual Red Nose Day event!

Individuals can purchase a red nose from any Walgreens store for $1.
All proceeds will help raise funds to end childhood poverty.

People can show their support by buying a red nose and posting pictures wearing them to help spread awareness to others.
Although people are encouraged to participate all throughout the month of May, the official Red Nose Day is Thursday, May 24, 2018.

Walgreens’ motto – “Every One Counts.”
According to Alex Gourlay, co-chief operating officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance and president of Walgreens, “Every One Counts means that a $1 donation can help provide nutritious food for a child or school supplies for a student. By choosing Walgreens, our customers choose to make a difference in the life of a child in need.”

In the past, the Red Nose Day event at Walgreens has “raised more than $100 million in the U.S. in three years to help end child poverty” (news.walgreens.com).

Please help support Walgreens’ campaign.
Post pictures with the following hashtags: #RedNose, #RedNoseDay, #RedNoseDayUS, #NosesOn, #GoNosetoNose
For more information, visit rednoseday.org, nbc.com, or walgreens.com.

Flyer: flyer Red Nose Day May 2018 – SEA & KDP vF

HUGE Success! – Disaster Relief Project

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at GSU (Katy E. Hisrich, Ph.D.)

Disaster Relief Project (NEA Grant)

Collection: January 29 thru February 21
Sorting and Packing event: Tuesday, February 27

The Student Education Association (SEA) at Governors State University organized a disaster relief project funded by a National Education Association (NEA) grant. This event benefited residents of Texas affected by the hurricanes in fall 2017. This project and grant focused on helping South Houston High School, along with their students, teachers, and families. SEA at GSU collaborated with the high school, NEA retired teachers, and the SEA chapter at San Jacinto College.

The first goal of the event was to upgrade the outside area at South Houston High School (SHHS). The outside area used for lunch and classes was damaged by the hurricane. The beautification and landscaping were completed on Saturday, March 24 by the high school baseball team, 10-12 other high school students, and the SEA members from San Jacinto College. $600 worth of local landscaping such as dirt, mulch, plants, and trees were purchased or donated for less than $200 total due to the generosity of a local landscaping store in Houston. With the available funds, the school was also able to purchase 3 picnic tables and two mesh metal trashcans for use in the outdoor space.

The second goal of the disaster relief project was to collect school supplies, as well as personal care items, to be donated to school children in Texas. The culminating event of this project took place on Tuesday, February 27 in the G Atrium. At this time, more than 15 SEA members, faculty, and other volunteers worked together to sort items and package them for transport to Texas. The school in Texas will be receiving six boxes bursting with donations of notebooks, earphones, pens, shampoo, soap, and a variety of other materials for their students. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated to this wonderful cause.

SEA leaders and advisors who wrote and organized the grant: Reyna Hernandez, Jessica White, Dr. Katy Hisrich, Dr. Amy Vujaklija

Thank you to everyone who helped! Our Disaster Relief Project wouldn’t have been such a huge success without each and everyone’s support.

Last Week to Donate! Help a School in Texas!

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at GSU (Katy E. Hisrich, Ph.D.)

We are still collecting donations for our Disaster Relief Project! One week left! Bring in school supplies to help schools in Texas hit by the hurricanes last fall. -part of an NEA grant awarded to SEA.

Fundraiser, Basket Drawing – Dec 2017

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at GSU (Katy E. Hisrich, Ph.D.)

The Student Education Association (SEA) created fundraiser baskets in order to raise money to fund our Literacy Project in March 2018. After selling tickets throughout the month of November, SEA hosted it’s drawing live on Facebook on Dec 5th. You can find the link here.

Six baskets were raffled off, each having their own theme including Energy & Focus, School Prep, Relaxation, Cheat Day, Stay Healthy, and Winter Survival. The event was a HUGE success and we raised $280!!

SEA will use these funds to purchase books and other literacy related materials for homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and hospitals.

Thank you very much to all who donated!

Disaster Relief Project, NEA Grant – February 2018

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at GSU (Katy E. Hisrich, Ph.D.)

Disaster Relief Project (NEA Grant)

Collection: January 29 thru February 21, 2018

Sorting and Packing event: Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Written by Jessica Dunahoo

The Student Education Association (SEA) at Governors State University will be organizing a disaster relief project funded by a National Education Association (NEA) grant. This event will benefit residents of Texas affected by the hurricanes in fall 2017. Thousands of people lost everything including: their homes, clothing, books, and basic school supplies. This project and grant focuses on helping South Houston High School, along with their students, teachers, and families. SEA at GSU will be collaborating with the high school, NEA retired teachers, and the SEA chapter at San Jacinto College.

The first goal of the event is to ameliorate the outside area at South Houston High School (SHHS). The outside area used for lunch and classes was damaged by the hurricane. Money received from the grant will be used to purchase paint, trees, shrubs, and picnic tables. Teachers at SHHS and students in the SEA at San Jacinto College, as well as other people in the community, will spend a day in February installing the picnic tables, planting trees, and painting the outside wall in order to create at least one beautiful area at the school that students, teachers, and the community can enjoy.

The second goal of the disaster relief project is to collect school supplies, as well as personal care items, to be donated to school children in Texas. The donation drive for this event will take place between January 29 and February 21, 2018. Items for this project will can be dropped off at the SEA office (G228) or in one of the donation boxes in G building, 2^nd floor until February 21^st. The culminating event of this project will take place on Tuesday, February 27^th from 3-5pm in the G Atrium/Lobby. At this time, SEA members, faculty, and other volunteers will work together to sort items and package them for transport to Texas.

Donations: we are accepting only certain items that are listed on the flyer (please do not drop off other stuff). We are also accepting cash donations to purchase paint, trees, and shrubs.

For more information, please visit the SEA at GSU website and social media. If you have any questions, or would like to donate or volunteer, please contact the student officers or faculty advisors organizing this project.

Student leaders: Jessica White (jwhite7@student.govst.edu), Reyna Hernandez (rhernandez7@student.govst.edu)

Faculty advisors: Dr. Katy Hisrich (khisrich@govst.edu), Dr. Xiaobo She (xshe@govst.edu), Dr. Amy Vujaklija (avujaklija@govst.edu)

Disaster Relief Project (NEA Grant)

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at GSU (Katy E. Hisrich, Ph.D.)

Collection: January 29 thru February 21

Sorting and Packing event: Tuesday, February 27

Story written by Jessica Dunahoo 1.7.18

The Student Education Association (SEA) at Governors State University will be organizing a disaster relief project funded by a National Education Association (NEA) grant. This event will benefit residents of Texas affected by the hurricanes in fall 2017. Thousands of people lost everything including: their homes, clothing, books, and basic school supplies. This project and grant focuses on helping South Houston High School, along with their students, teachers, and families. SEA at GSU will be collaborating with the high school, NEA retired teachers, and the SEA chapter at San Jacinto College.

The second goal of the disaster relief project is to collect school supplies, as well as personal care items, to be donated to school children in Texas. The donation drive for this event will take place between January 29 and February 21, 2018. Items for this project will can be dropped off at the SEA office (G228) or in one of the donation boxes in G building, 2^nd floor until February 21^st. The culminating event of this project will take place on Tuesday, February 27^th from 3-5pm in the G Atrium/Lobby. At this time, SEA members, faculty, and other volunteers will work together to sort items and package them for transport to Texas.

Donations: we are accepting only certain items that are listed on the flyer (please do not drop off other stuff). We are also accepting cash donations to purchase paint, trees, and shrubs.

Student leaders: Jessica White (jwhite7@student.govst.edu), Reyna Hernandez (rhernandez7@student.govst.edu)

Faculty advisors: Dr. Katy Hisrich (khisrich@govst.edu), Dr. Xiaobo She (xshe@govst.edu), Dr. Amy Vujaklija (avujaklija@govst.edu)

#Hashtag Lunchbag 10.24.17 – summary of event

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at GSU (Katy E. Hisrich, Ph.D.)

#HashtagLunchbag

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

The Student Education Association (SEA) at Governors State University (GSU) completed a community service project on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. The event, #HashtagLunchbag, was sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Education Association (IEA). The event was organized and led by Stephanie Henning, Brianna Fabsits, and Dr. Katy Hisrich. #Hashtag Lunchbag is a nationwide humanity service movement dedicated to empowering and inspiring people by showing the benefits of paying it forward. The #HashtagLunchbag event was a great community outreach opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff to make a difference in their community.

Our team used funds from the IEA grant to purchase supplies for the lunches. Additionally, we collected over $150.00 worth of food and supplies from faculty, staff, and students at GSU. Students and faculty used an assembly line to make a variety of sandwiches (turkey, ham, PB&J), as well as bag the lunches with snacks and dessert. Notes with positive messages written by students were included in the lunch bags.

More than 250 bagged lunches were created and donated to both a local homeless and domestic violence shelter. Half of the lunches were donated to South Suburban PADS in Country Club Hills, located at 4411 West Gatling Blvd. This is a nonprofit organization established in 1990 as a response to the growing number of homeless individuals and families in Chicago’s south suburbs. They have served over 15,000 men, women, and children by providing shelter, housing units, support services, and employment services. The other half of the lunches were donated to Bethel Family Resource Center, located at 1250 Portland Avenue in Chicago Heights. This organization was formed to strengthen low-income families by providing the tools needed to have an improved quality of life and become economically stable and self-sufficient. The shelter offers a day care center, medical clinic, pharmacy, and study rooms. These establishments assist individuals and families as they work towards improving their living conditions.

Visit the website at https://www.hashtaglunchbag.org for more information on this organization. To view photos of the event, visit the SEAatGSU Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SEAatGSU/ and the SEAatGSU website at https://seaatgsu.wordpress.com/.

~Story written by Jessica Dunahoo

Hands Out to Build Up! #SEAatGSU theme for AY17-18