UNL Students to Provide Marathon of Public Service
Released on 09/22/2004, at 5:00 PM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
WHEN: Thursday, Sep. 30, 2004, through Sep. 30, 2004
WHERE: Lincoln
A group of 40 Pepsi Service Scholars from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will participate in a 12-hour service marathon 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 30. The event consists of 12 one-hour blocks of service at agencies throughout the Lincoln community.
This will be the fourth year the students have participated in the marathon.
The Pepsi Service Scholars is a group of 40 UNL freshmen chosen based on their past commitment to service. Pepsi Scholars promote social change by becoming trustees of the UNL campus and Lincoln community through volunteer service and service-learning. The group has been planning this event during their weekly leadership and service learning class in conjunction with UNL's Office of Student Involvement. A partial list of agencies involved in the 12-hour service marathon include The Downtown Senior Center, Lincoln City Libraries, UNL Services for Students with Disabilities, Lincoln Action Program, and the Capital Humane Society.
CONTACT: Emily Snodgrass, (402) 472-6150; Linda Moody, Pepsi Service Scholars (402) 472-2454