03/27/2014
2014 Max Paulsen Community Service Scholarship
In 2010 the Career Resource Center presented "Make a Difference Day" non-profit reception and awards ceremony where over forty non-profit community leaders were in attendance and shared information with students on their agency and how students can become involved in the community! During the program, a special surprise announcement was made by Andy Prokop, President of United Way of San Joaquin County to offer a scholarship to a Pacific student who has exemplified community service throughout the academic year.
Today, I am excited to share with you that the United Way of San Joaquin County and Pacific's Community Outreach Committee are pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Max Paulsen Community Service Award! Through service, leadership and dedication, Mr. Paulsen has inspired youth and done amazing work in the community. This award, in the amount of $500, will recognize one student from Pacific (all schools/majors) who has exemplified leadership through volunteering his/her time and talent during the 2013-2014 academic year to contribute to Stockton or the surrounding community through the Center for Community Involvement (CCI).
GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY: STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING FOR MAX PAULSEN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD - (All schools/Majors)
· Students must write a double-spaced, word-processed, 12 point font reflective essay of no more than 750 words.
· Include the following information at the top of the essay:
· Name, Pacific ID Number, Major, Year in School, Anticipated Graduation Date, Email, Phone
· Please submit your essay in Word format (rather than a PDF)
SERVICE GUIDELINES:
• Community service must be recorded on Reach Out Online (www.pacific.edu/reachout). If you have questions on how to do this or need a new opportunity added to the list, please contact the Center for Community Involvement (CCI) at [email protected] or 209.946.2444
· Service commitment must be to the Stockton or surrounding communities (80 mile radius) during the 2013-2014 academic year.
REFLECTION ESSAY PROMPTS: (All schools/Majors)
· Which volunteer site did you work with, what did you do, how long have you been working with this community partner?
· What is this organization’s mission or purpose? Why did you choose this site?
· Reflect back on your service, what did you learn and how will it impact your future?
· Why is it important for citizens to commit to active engagement with their communities? Draw on examples from your experiences working within the community to illustrate your answer.
AWARD PRESENTATIONS:
Award winner will be presented a check in the amount of $500 to assist with the purchase of books and other necessities for the 2013-2014 academic year, or to help them transition into their professional career upon graduation. The Max Paulsen award winner will be honored on April 25, 2014 during the Center for Community Involvement’s Volunteer Celebration.
MAX PAULSEN SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014, 5:00 PM to:
Director, Center for Community Involvement Division of Student Life
Email: Erin Rausch at [email protected]
