“This project was extremely fun and successful. I got to spend the day with the sweetest animals, and through the project we were able to raise $500 and one of the dogs (Mickey) was adopted!” Continue reading

“My hope is to brighten up senior citizen’s days and give them a sense of accomplishment through the caretaking of succulent plants. According to the website Psychology Today, house plants can improve mental and emotional health in a number of ways. These include stress reduction, reduced symptoms of depression, memory retention, fewer symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and much more.” Continue reading

Liv was very concerned about sexual health and equity. She was worried that students may not have access to Plan B because they can’t travel to a pharmacy on time, can’t afford it, or are denied service. She proposed to the student senate at the university that the university would provide emergency funds for those… Continue reading

Garrett wrote “Partnering with my dentist, I taught two classes of preschoolers in Pacific University’s Early Learning Program about their teeth and how to practice safe and healthy dental hygiene. I also provided the children with dental hygiene supplies and proposed future presentations at a local elementary school.” When asked what he accomplished, Garrett listed… Continue reading

Dahlia wrote, “Over the course of 2-3 weeks I made approximately 65-70 pieces including keychains, earrings, rings, and coasters and most of them had positive affirmations inside. I put the affirmations inside by printing and cutting them out and then pushing them inside a clear layer of resin and letting that cure, then I added… Continue reading

“Our mission is betterment…towards [mental and physical] health, nature, community building, and starting friendships.” Continue reading

“Our project ‘Less Stress Through Recess’ focused on spreading the importance of exercise and the ability it has to de-stress people in an intense academic environment.” Continue reading

“We are working … with Reedville Elementary’s ‘No Excuses University’ program. This program, operating from elementary to high school, teaches children that college is possible for ALL students.” Continue reading

“This [project will benefit] students who need the assistance of campus public safety officers in urgent situations, and will make the officers more available in urgent situations, improving overall campus safety.” Continue reading

“It has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly’s wing can ultimately cause a typhoon halfway around the world” Continue reading