Community engagement has always been a hallmark of education in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. The 150 Days in a Lifetime of Service project is a virtual community engagement campaign that marks the 15th anniversary celebration of the first graduating class of The School. Project chairs are Greg Efthimiou (class of ’99) and Jonathan Zur (’03).Collectively, we’ll recognize the contributions alumni already make in their communities across the country and around the world, and inspire others to embrace the Jepson spirit in service to their communities. Together we can make a difference and exemplify what it means to be servant leaders in our communities.Jepson School alumni, students, staff and faculty will come together online to report hours of service given Oct. 2, 2008 through Feb. 28, 2009.
How to get involved:
- Do what you normally do or take on a special project.
- Service can be hands-on or more strategic or talent-based. Examples
- We provide three ways to report in.
1. Report hours on a simple electronic form,
2. Post a note to the Jepson Service Project group.
3. Email your information to jepson@richmond.edu. - Fill out as many forms as you like during the 150-day reporting period.
- Read the Jepson blog where various voices will be posting.
- Post responses to the blog or start or join in discussions at the group
- Questions? Email Sue Robinson at jepson@richmond.edu or call 804-287-6627.
About the Jepson Service Project group:
The Jepson Service Project "group" is part of an online network housed on the University Web site. This is a secure, private group open only to Jepson graduates, faculty, staff, students and close friends of the Jepson School. It operates like Facebook.
Joining takes two steps: First, go to http://groups.richmond.edu and join the University of Richmond group. Set up a short personal profile. Then, search for “Jepson” and join the Jepson Service Project group or request an invitation to join. You can then post notes, photos and information about yourself . The Community Programs Office will post alerts to the Group when new Blog postings go up or when there's other project news to share.