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Schedule

 

Optional Events:

• * Breakfast is optional (meal swipes, houndbucks & credit cards accepted as payment)

ɫ��ɫ University strives to create a learning environment that is accessible to all students.  If you are experiencing disability-related barriers to participating in this event, you should contact the Office of Disability & Accommodations (ODA) at oda@moravian.edu.  
 

FAQs about our 8th Annual Heritage Day

Q: Where do I report on Wednesday morning? What time?

• Please come to Mak Field or The ARC in the event of inclement weather

Q: What should I wear?

• Information about what to wear for your specific service project can be found in the project description when signing up.  If you're signing up as a group, check in with your Group Leader for details about what to wear and bring.

Q: Will classes be held?

• Offices will be closed and traditional classes will not be held between 7AM-4PM; all classes from 4PM on will run as scheduled.

Q: Should I bring my own water?

• Yes, please be sure to bring your own reusable water bottle with you. 

Q: Do I pick my service site?

• Yes, this year participants will have the opportunity to register in advance to select a project that most resonates with you and allows you to make selections with friends and colleagues.

There will be opportunities including:

• Children 
• Animals 
• Education
• Environmental Sustainability
• Hunger & Homelessness Basic Needs
• Arts & Culture 
• & more!

Q: Is there a sensory-friendly space available for this event? 

• Yes!  More information will be released about how to register for this space soon.  For questions, please contact Tracy Urban (urbant@moravian.edu).

Q: Should I bring my laptop/iPad?

• No, there will be no secure place to leave electronic devices during your service.

Q: Can I take pictures at the service site?

• Yes, your site captain will assign one member of your group to capture photos of the service experience. Please be mindful of taking pictures only of members of the ɫ��ɫ University community. We are not permitted to take photos of children, employees, or visitors at our assigned service sites. Please be respectful of privacy.

Q: If I am at my service site, who do I call in the case of an emergency?

• Your site captain will have direct contact information for the point person on campus for unexpected circumstances. In the event of a health emergency, please call 911.

Q: Do I need to bring sunscreen?

• No, please apply sunscreen prior to your arrival. All sites that require work outside will have sunscreen and bug spray available to you, if needed.

Q: What community partners are we working with this year?

• Partners are still registering at this time.  Check back for more information in August!

Q: How do offices communicate the closure for Heritage Day?

Here are some examples: 

VOICEMAIL

Thank you for contacting ɫ��ɫ University. As you may know, ɫ��ɫ University is celebrating its 282nd anniversary, and today, Thursday, September 19th, is our 8th annual Heritage Day celebration. Our offices are closed as we celebrate ɫ��ɫ tradition, community and service together. Thank you for your patience, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

EMAIL

Thank you for contacting me. As you may know, ɫ��ɫ University is celebrating its 282nd anniversary, and today, Thursday, September 19th, is our 8th annual Heritage Day celebration. Our offices are closed as we celebrate ɫ��ɫ tradition, community and service together. Thank you for your patience, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Past Successes

• 2016: 1,195 students, faculty, and staff served with 27 organizations
• 2017: 1,271 students, faculty, and staff served with 44 organizations
• 2018: 1,281 students, faculty, and staff served with 47 organizations
• 2019: 1,308 students, faculty and staff served with 24 organizations
• 2020: Took a pause for the safety of our community
• 2021: 1,006 students, faculty, and staff served with 26 organizations
• 2023: 1093 students, faculty, and staff served with 28 organizations