Hi Everyone!
I hope the New Year has been especially exciting and rewarding for you all. I’m sure many of you have made resolutions to become a 'better' you this year. For those considering Western New England, we hope that 2013 ends with a new you right at home on our campus! Who can you become as a WNE student??
An active citizen: Many of our students become active citizens by working with our Center for Civic Engagement. Through direct service, education and reflection students become involved in local, national and global communities. This year students have helped with Sandy Relief, rebuilt homes that experienced severe damage in VT, tutored local Springfield students and are planning 3 extended service trips for over the spring break. Why not pledge to become a better you by getting involved in your community this year? The Center for Civic Engagement at WNE can help you get there! Check out this video of our recent trip to VT: http://bit.ly/WViD4M.
A leader: At Western New England, faculty, staff and current students encourage you to stand up for what it is you believe in. There are many ways to do this on campus, including involvement in one of our 60 clubs and organizations. From student government to residential life, there’s opportunity for all to make a difference in the campus community. One example of leadership taking place on campus is the “Girls and Women in Sports Day.” The 14th Annual Western New England University “Girls and Women in Sports Day” is scheduled for Saturday, February 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Alumni Healthful Living Center. The free event is a community service program designed for girls between the ages of 7 and 12 from the greater Springfield area. Through leadership, our female student athletes provide role models for local youngsters.
An athlete: What better way to start a new year than becoming the healthiest possible “you”? Our Alumni Healthful Living Center provides opportunity for our student athletes to build both teamwork and muscles. For those who aren’t members of one of our 19 varsity sports, the AHLC offers intramural programs and fitness classes to help you get fit. Check out the list of intramural sports currently offered at WNE: http://bit.ly/V490kR.
We wish you all the best of luck becoming a “new you” in the New Year. If nothing else, we hope that 2013 makes all of you prospective students decide to become a permanent part of the WNE community!
