Next Week is Service Week at IIT
IIT Today November 05, 2009

Service Week is back and that means that once again it's time for IIT students, faculty, and staff to use our knowledge and skills to show how much we care about our community and to get involved in helping others. Service Week events will last from November 9 - 14, with a variety of ways you can participate and help make a difference.

Monday: Greek Council Clean Up
Ever wanted to paint someone else's property but didnt want to get charged with vandalism? Here'’s your chance! The Greek Council is painting a viaduct under the train tracks near campus, so throw on those old pair of jeans and come help out.
Tuesday: Womens Center by Students for Life
Students for Life are going to the Womens Center to count change from Baby Bottles. The money will go towards pregnant women and new mothers to help them make ends meet by providing things like clothes and diapers.
Wednesday: FIRST Robotics and Care Package for Troops
FIRST Robotics is having an event with Chicago Public High Schools and Service Learning is assembling care packages for soldiers.
Thursday: St. James Food Pantry
The Catholic Campus Ministry needs volunteers to help out at the St. James Food Pantry.
Friday: FIRST Robotics Preparation
FIRST Robotics would like some volunteers to come around dinner time to prepare for their Saturday event.
Saturday: FIRST Robotics, Greater Chicago Food Depository and Sausage Fest
Catholic Campus Ministry will be working with the Greater Chicago Depository and the Skulls will be hosting a Sausage Fest with the proceeds going towards Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Also, FIRST Robotics will be hosting an event with a nearby Chicago Public High School.

In case you're still not super excited about Service Week, there's more! The Coalition for Service Learning and Professional Responsibility is planning to have Penny Wars during lunchtime on the MTCC Bridge. The teams will be separated by what college you belong to (College of Science and Letters, College of Architecture, ect.). The rules are simple, if you want to vote for a particular college, throw some pennies into that college's jar. If you want a particular college to lose, put in any money that is not pennies and that amount will be subtracted from their penny amount. The college with the most pennies and the least amount of other change will win, and proceeds will go to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

So now that you are thoroughly excited for Service Week, why not buy a T-shirt? The proceeds will be given to charity and you'll get the chance to show off how helpful you've been.

If you have any questions, contact emoss@iit.edu. The Coalition for Service Learning and Professional Responsibility will be meeting at 9:15 pm on Thursday, November 5 in the MTCC LaSalle Bank Executive Conference Room. Any organization, fraternity, or sorority that organizes volunteer, service, or philanthropy efforts, or individuals looking to contribute should attend.