Anne Frank wrote, "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." St. Ambrose students have taken that sentiment to heart.
Studying, working and enjoying college life have not preempted service to the community. In fact, during the past academic year Ambrose students committed themselves wholeheartedly-to the tune of more than 15,000 volunteer hours.
Why do they do it? Senior Dylan Parker, who is involved in numerous service organizations and projects, says balancing school and volunteer work can be a challenge but, "it's basically the most fulfilling thing I do. It's not more important than schoolwork, but I get satisfaction out of serving others and from the knowledge that I'm trying to help people in the world."
Busy Bees
Ambrosians for Peace and Justice
1,725 hours by 40 students
Bee the Difference Day
800 hours by 200 Ambrosians
"Urban Plunge" during Welcome Week
224 hours by 56 first-year students
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
1,087 hours by 40 students
Confirmation Retreats
55 hours by 9 students
Fast Fest (addressing worldwide hunger)
2,400 hours by 80 Ambrosians
SAU Habitat for Humanity
555 hours by Ambrosians
Student-athlete volunteer program
6,000 hours by Fighting and Queen Bees athletes
Service Learning
815 hours by 43 students
SAU Up ‘Til Dawn for St. Jude's Children's Hospitals
800 hours by students, raising $20,000
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