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Heritage Day community service

Heritage Day

Heritage Day

September 19, 2024

Heritage Day is a celebration of Moravian tradition, community, and service.

Our mission states: “΢ƽ’s liberal arts education prepares each individual for a reflective life, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change.” The University was established by the Moravians and the founding principles still inform core aspects of our culture, our community, and our academic endeavors. We will spend time honoring tradition, community and service.

Heritage Day

Schedule

2024 Schedule:

 

Optional Events:

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

΢ƽ 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 ΢ƽ 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 ΢ƽ. As you may know, ΢ƽ is celebrating its 282nd anniversary, and today, Thursday, September 19th, is our 8th annual Heritage Day celebration. Our offices are closed as we celebrate Moravian 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, ΢ƽ is celebrating its 282nd anniversary, and today, Thursday, September 19th, is our 8th annual Heritage Day celebration. Our offices are closed as we celebrate Moravian 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