Date: Nov 13, 2007

Hofstra Celebrates Community and Global Outreach Month

Inter-Faith Food Drive, California Fire Relief, and Non-Profit Career Fair

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY – An Inter-Faith Food Drive, the California Fire Relief program, and a non-profit human services career fair mark the celebration of Community and Global Outreach Month, a month devoted to connecting the campus community with programs that reach out to others in service.  

“We want to teach our students the meaning of humanity by developing opportunities for them to grow through service,” said Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities Kimberly Rhyan. “They really have committed, as always, to give of themselves to help others. They set the example for the Hofstra community to make a difference in November, as well as, every month of the year.”

Students can choose to participate in various programs including the California Fire Relief program on November 15 and 16, 2007 in San Diego.  Students will be collecting donations from clubs and organizations on campus and presenting them to the Fire Relief program. Students can also participate in the first ever Inter-University Food Drive to benefit the Interfaith Nutrition Network, November 1 – 16, 2007 and have the opportunity to learn what a career in the non-profit industry entails at the Non-Profit Human Services Career Fair hosted by Hofstra’s Career Center on November 29, 2007 from 4 – 7 pm in the Student Center Multi-Purpose Room.

For more information on Community and Global Outreach month visit http://www.hofstra.edu/PDF/StudentAffairs/StudentActivities/stdact_flyer_outreach.pdf

Hofstra University is a dynamic private institution where students can choose from more than 140 undergraduate and 155 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, communication, education and allied human services, and honors studies, as well as a School of Law. With a student-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, our professors teach small classes averaging 23 students that emphasize interaction, critical thinking and analysis. Hofstra offers a faculty whose highest priority is teaching excellence, cutting edge technology, extensive library resources, internships and special educational programs that appeal to their interests and abilities.  The Hofstra community is driven, dynamic and energetic, helping students find and focus their strengths to prepare them for a successful future.