St. John's University Academic Service-Learning

The Institute for Vincentian Impact (IVI) is now hiring Graduate Student Workers for the 2026-2027 academic year!

Open positions:
🌎Vincentian Service & Social Justice - Vincentian Immersion
🫱🏼‍🫲🏾Community Engaged Learning (CEL)
📚Ozanam Scholars Program - Student Development
🔍Ozanam Scholars Program - Research Development
⚖️ Ozanam Scholars Program - Service Initiatives

For more information, visit the link in our bio! “IVI Student Employment GSW”

The Institute of Vincentian Impact (IVI) is now hiring Graduate Student Workers for the 2026-2027 academic year!

Open positions:
🌎Vincentian Service & Social Justice - Vincentian Immersion
🫱🏼‍🫲🏾Community Engaged Learning (CEL)
🍎Ozanam Scholars Program - Student Development
🔍Ozanam Scholars Program - Research Development
⚖️Ozanam Scholars Program - Service Initiatives

For more information, visit the link in our bio “IVI - Student Employment”

The Institute for Vincentian Impact (IVI) is now hiring for Graduate Student Worker Positions for the 2026-2027 academic year!

Open positions:
🌎Vincentian Service and Social Justice - Vincentian Immersion
🫱🏼‍🫲🏾Community Engaged Learning
🍎Ozanam Scholars Program - Student Development
🔍Ozanam Scholars Program - Research Development
⚖️Ozanam Scholars Program - Service Initiatives

For full details, visit the link in our bio “IVI Student Employment”.

Earlier this spring semester, students of Dr. Heidi Upton’s FYS class volunteered with The Compost Collective and assisted in completing gardening and composting for our local community. Within this service, students were able to learn more about sustainable gardening and the importance of repurposing food scraps and waste to create an environment that is purposeful and organic. This opportunity provided an excellent and informative avenue for students to learn the importance of a balanced ecosystem and learn more about the nature in our local community!

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Looking back on Professor Lopez’s class service and he showcased “College for a Day” to students from Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter High School! Such a rewarding experience for our students to connect and mentor another generation of incoming college students!

Our students had a great time hosting the Boys Club of New York paying several games of soccer, dodgeball, capture the flag, and airplane making!! Come visit our office in Sullivan Hall to find ways to get involved in your community!

Highlight Plunge of the Week: El Paso, Texas ☀️

Students had an incredible opportunity to travel to El Paso and partner with ABARA, exploring border migration and its global impact. From learning about the history of the Mexican-American War to engaging with the local community, students had unforgettable experiences while also participating in some hikes along the way 🌄

If you have taken a CEL course this academic year, we encourage you to apply to our essay contest for a chance to win a cash prize! Entry deadline is 5/6/2026. Good luck to all applicants!

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REMINDER: The last day to register for CEL service is 4/15!

Spring break recap! 🌸 While many were relaxing, our plunges were busy making an impact. This week’s highlight: Colorado! Students and leaders had the opportunity to serve and share a meal at SAME Café, sit in on a city council meeting, participate in Mutual Aid Monday, attend a detention center prayer vigil, and visit the Urban Peak youth shelter.