I have  been a member of the BreakingGround Community Program Committee (formerly known as "UMBCServes") for almost 5 years, working with creative change agents from the Shriver Center, Residential Life, Student Life, GSA and SGA. From a committee that formed to coordinate UMBC departments’ community service programs, we have evolved into a connection point and advisory group for student organizations and departments hoping to make creative, meaningful contributions to positive social change.

Thanks to Provost Philip Rous, we also can provide financial support to innovative projects (a total of $5,000 for 2013-2014). ... (continue reading)