Help Yourself. Help Others. Conference on Volunteerism and Social Responsibility
Where
SUNY Oneonta Morris Conference CenterThe purpose of this conference is to get participants excited about making a difference in their community.
This conference is FREE
November 4, 2017
SUNY Oneonta, Morris Hall
10:00 – 3:00 (registration begins at 9:15am)
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided
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Schedule:
9:15- 10:00 Registration Morris Conference Center
10:00-10:10 Welcome by Dr. Nancy Kleniewski and Linda Drake Craven Lounge
10:10-11:00 Keynote Speaker-Barbara Jones Craven Lounge
11:00-11:50 Workshop Session I. - Choose one
- “Pathfinder Community Partners: An Experience You’ll Never Forget” Pathfinder Village – CRAVEN LOUNGE
- “Visionary Building” Abigail Brannen-Wilson, SUNY Delhi 11-12- ROOM 130
- “Acupuncture in the Amazon: How Traditional Medicine Practices Cross Cultural Boundaries” Laura Reyda – ROOM 104
12:00-1:00 Lunch – Downstairs: Complete your Fly by Service Project- “Hearts of Hope”
1:00-1:50 Workshop Session II. - Choose one
- “Connections Between Positive Psychology and Personality: A Glass is Half Full” Dr. James Zians, SUNY Oneonta – CRAVEN LOUNGE
- “Showing Service” SUNY Delhi Students – ROOM 130
- “Getting Dirty in New Orleans” SUNY Students and Dr. Wendy Lascell – ROOM 104
2:00-2:50 Workshop Session III. - Choose one
1. “The Gift of Life” Salvatore Vancio, ZBT – CRAVEN LOUNGE
2. “Observing without Expectations” Kyle Smallin and John Arlet, Friends of Recovery – ROOM 130
3. “Giving back to Homeless Pets” Jill Stafford, Pibbles and More Animal Rescue – ROOM 104
4. “Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone” Jessica Levy, SUNY Oneonta Student – GRILL
3:00 ***Turn in your evaluation and receive your free t-shirt! Each participant is invited to write a short essay on “How Helping Others also Helps yourself. “The winner of the SUNY Oneonta Provost Award will win an IPAD Mini. Return essays to: linda.drake@oneonta.edu***