Student Engagement in Providence
Student Engagement Programs
JWU prepares you for community engagement extending well beyond your college years. Student Engagement’s programs complement academics and enhance the overall collegiate experience — all while honing students’ confidence, leadership skills and personal integrity.
The programs and activities are designed to meet the diverse needs of student leaders and organizations. We encourage you to take advantage of any upcoming leadership programs that fit your interests.
Leadership
Many students discover and/or build upon their leadership experience and skills at JWU. Promoting their passions or interests with involvement in an existing student organization (or starting a new one), serving on the Student Government Association (SGA), taking a leadership role in a club or organization — these are just a few examples of how leaders thrive. Student Engagement works with student leaders throughout their four-year journey.
Student Government Association (SGA)
SGA serves as the voice of our student body. The organization approves new clubs and organizations, runs campuswide communication initiatives, elevates student concerns and initiates change on campus by working collaboratively with administration.
Follow the SGA Instagram or email SGA to share concerns, learn more about initiatives they are working on and get involved.
University Involvement Board (UIB)
UIB plans and coordinates on-campus events. The organization works closely with the Student Engagement team to create engaging and fun events that become campus traditions.
Follow UIB on Instagram to stay up to date on new programs and ways you can get involved.
Student Leadership Awards
The annual Student Leadership Awards are a special effort on behalf of the university to acknowledge the great strides made by groups and individuals alike towards building a greater sense of community. More information about leadership awards regarding eligibility, nomination process, timeline and award descriptions can be found on the Involvement Network in the spring.
Community Engagement & Volunteerism
Student Engagement joins other departments and academic areas to arrange community service activities for students. Recent examples include:
- Tree plantings in Providence neighborhoods and on campus
- Relay for Life, with the Colleges Against Cancer club
- Volunteering and providing service to local shelters and elderly communities
- Managing and stocking a student-run food pantry in multiple locations around campus
Recognizing the valuable contributions Wildcats make in society, the Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation generously provides financial support for student activities that promote leadership on campus and volunteerism in the community. If you are interested in applying for grant funding, email diane.riccitelli@jwu.edu.
Campus Traditions at JWU Providence
At JWU, some of our best memories aren’t made in the classroom – they’re made at the events that bring the whole campus together. Student Engagement plans and hosts these traditions throughout the year, from the first night of Weeks of Welcome to the final celebrations in spring before graduation.
Some of our most anticipated campus traditions are:
- Ignite the Night: A night to welcome the new class of students with music, food and lighting up the residence hall courtyard with paper lanterns
- Weeks of Welcome: A series of campus events, orientation sessions and social activities to kick off the new school year
- Homecoming & Family Weekend: A weekend for current students’ families to come to campus for fun activities and events
- One Ton Sundae: Build your own free sundae with a large bucket of ice cream and an extensive toppings bar
- Snoball Dance: A winter formal dance
- Senior Week: A week of spring semester activities to celebrate the end of the semester and the upcoming graduation of the senior class
- Wildcat Wahoo: An on-campus carnival complete with rides, games, music and food
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