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Capstone Scholars

Community Service

Capstone Scholars are provided with unique opportunities to enrich their passion for helping others and deepen their understanding of their impact on the world. With service-learning events taking place on campus, in the Columbia community, and beyond, the possibilities for giving back are endless!

Ashley Thomas, Capstone Scholar

Service Events

Capstone's Service Team plans 8-10 service events each semester for Capstone Scholars to volunteer in the USC and Columbia community. Events range from on-campus events like the Sustainable Carolina Garden to off-campus with local partners like Ronald McDonald House and Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

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    River Clean-Up

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    Veteran’s Day Celebration at C.M. Tucker

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    Halloween at The Arc

Civic Engagement Series

Positive community impact isn't just about service. Our civic engagement trainings are designed to discuss the challenges of today's world and equip Capstone Scholars with the education and skills to make a positive impact within the context of their future career goals. Participants are welcome to attend a single training or attend multiple trainings over the course of a year to receive their Civic Engagement Certification.

Day of Service

Each semester, Capstone Scholars have the incredible opportunity to stretch their boundaries beyond Columbia and take part in a service trip to another city. Students volunteer for a few hours in the morning and then have the rest of the afternoon to explore a new place! Past Day of Service trips have included Charleston, Charlotte, and Greenville.

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    Beach Clean-up in Charleston, SC

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    Sustaining Way in Greenville, SC

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    America's Second Harvest in Savannah, GA

 

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