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What Now?

As we exit this season, let us ask ourselves "What now?" How do we come out of this season and enter the next one? Rockhurst Together has been build on three themes that outline a way to proceed: Exercise Care (for oneself and others); Seek Understanding; and Embody Love. These steps may be the direction that is needed in this time of transition.

RU First Time Voting Wisdom

RU companions share their memories from when they voted for the first time.

Reflections from Summer of Service

Each summer, the Bishop Sullivan Center coordinates a summer internship experience for students to serve Kansas City nonprofit organizations. In this blog, two of the student interns reflect on their summer of service.

Civic Engagement is Service

Engagement in the life of your community is an act of service. Day reminds us in the quote above that even the smallest efforts make waves. But simple acts of civic engagement are not small efforts. Taking the time to become informed, discussing issues with others, attending a community meeting or candidate forum, casting a ballot, and encouraging others cast their ballot are essential actions that pave the way for even broader participation and a more vibrant, responsive democracy.

Finucane Service Project- a Rockhurst Tradition

We start with service because it is a vital part of our mission to "engage with the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders." We leaned into our core value of Reflection and Discernment to determine the way forward: a Finucane Service Project minus the project. In the end, students were asked to consider their talents, skills, interests and ways in which they can utilize them to serve our community. This format allowed us to achieve our goals and demonstrate care and compassion for our students and neighbors.

Volunteer Appreciation

#tbt...service with my friends

We are all missing participating in service activities and opportunities with our friends. I do, too. Here are some fun memories from me and some of my RU friends. Also, share a fun photo of a service memory from this past school year with us.