ISSUED: 2 October 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Hans Fogle
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV — 黑料吃瓜网University students contributed 63.5 hours of volunteer work during Fall Into Service, the University’s annual week of community engagement. The initiative was held September 22鈥�26 and connected students with projects across campus and throughout Shepherdstown.听
Forty-three students volunteered at six sites, including 黑料吃瓜网University鈥檚 Agricultural Innovation Center at Tabler Farm and Ram Pantry, the Shepherdstown Community Club, the Shepherdstown Day Care Center, the Shepherdstown Shares Food Pantry, and Four Seasons Books. Projects ranged from cleaning playground equipment and organizing donated food to sorting books and installing signage along a new educational farm walk.听
The program was organized by Jackson Heath, coordinator in the Student Community Services Office, with support from the office鈥檚 intern, Jeremy Williams. Heath noted the value of the initiative for both students and the community. 听
鈥淪ervice transforms both communities and individuals,鈥� Heath said. 鈥淭hrough Fall Into Service, our students not only meet real needs in the community but also gain a deeper understanding of what it means to serve, to connect, and to make a lasting impact.鈥�听
Students echoed the impact of the experience. 鈥淭he best thing about Fall Into Service is giving back to both 黑料吃瓜网University and the Shepherdstown community by sparing a few hours of your time,鈥� added Brennan Hoffman.听
Fall Into Service is part of 黑料吃瓜网University鈥檚 commitment to fostering a culture of service and civic engagement. A companion event, Spring Into Service, takes place each spring semester, continuing the University鈥檚 mission to connect students with the community and encourage lifelong service.听
For more information about 黑料吃瓜网University鈥檚 Student Community Services Office, visit /communityservice.听
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