…building a world that is more just, peaceable, and humane

Within the Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy, Academic Community Engagement (ACE) promotes, develops, and supports connecting Siena students, faculty, and staff with the greater New York State Capital Region and beyond through academically grounded, sustainable, developmental, multifaceted, community partnerships in the tradition of St. Francis. Placing the creation and acquisition of knowledge in dialogue with the needs of the greater community echoes the life of St. Francis and is an essential part of the unique character of a Siena College education. ACE supports the campus culture of service at Siena and strives to include a diversity of voices in all we do.

Self-Reflection

As the year draws to a close, we would like you to reflect on your experience as a Bonner this past year.  What have you learned about yourself over this year and how has it impacted your service?

Summer Service

The semester is winding down, so it is time to start thinking about your summer service placements!!!  We would like to know  where you are planning on serving? Please provide the name of the site that you are or are thinking about service at, Verify that it is a non-profit, and write a sample position description.  Below are the different components that must be included in the position description.

Sentence 1: Is the organization a non-profit? A one-sentence summary of the mission statement that establishes the organization to be a non-profit.

Sentence 2 & 3: Position responsibilities/focus,  issue area addressed & population served (elderly, at-risk youth, etc.)

Sentence 4: How will this help better the community as a whole?

Local Issue Area Impacts

Please explain the issue area(s) that you do service in through your work as a Bonner in the Capital Region. Now, think about how these issues affect your local community in your hometown and explain what kind of impact it has on that community.

Identity

How did the Mid-Year Retreat affect your notion of identity, stereotypes and privilege?

Healthy Relationships

It is important to maintain healthy relationships in all aspects of your life, whether it is with your family, friends or a significant other.  What do you believe are the signs of an unhealthy relationship? How can you support someone who many be involved in an unhealthy relationship?

Motivation–Follow-Up

Describe a Bonner Moment/Memory that continues to motivate you throughout your service. This could be a person that you have met, an event you have attended or a situation you have been apart of. Also include any tips for motivation that you use! Stay motivated this semester in your classes and your service!

Last Blog of the Semester– Winter Placements!

As we get ready for Winter Break, you all should be deciding where you will do hours– it is important to make sure you do at least 40 hours to stay on track for your Americorps* Award! Please write 4 sentences about the non-profit status of the organization you are hoping to volunteer at over the Holiday Season!

Bonners Give Thanks

Think back and define all the new opportunities that you have been presented with this semester that you are thankful for. Please take 3 sentences to describe each of these opportunities and the doors they have opened for you. Additionally, what are you looking forward to for the Holiday Season?

Who Motivates You?

Think about the person who has motivated you the most in your life. What is his/her story? How has she/he motivated you? Looking at how they have motivated you, explain how you can become a motivator for others.

Community of Inspiration

Please choose your favorite quote or a quote that in inspirational that you would like to share with the rest of our Bonner Family and briefly explain how this quote keeps you going or how it inspires you.