HAMDEN, Connecticut – Quinnipiac University’s department of Athletics and Recreation hosted the annual Positive Play Welcome to kick start the 2017-18 academic year on Wednesday, August 30 at 7:00 AM in Burt Kahn Court.
An annual department-wide event, student-athletes, staff members and administrators all convened at the Mount Carmel campus where University President John Lahey, Director of Athletics & Recreation Greg Amodio and Senior Associate Athletic Director Bill Mecca all touched on the importance of community service and the student-athlete’s role in connecting with members of the surrounding community.
Adopted years ago, Quinnipiac’s Positive Play initiative encourages community involvement by the University’s student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Quinnipiac is dedicated to the promotion and development of service, service learning and civic engagement programs and initiatives that involve students in the local community. The student-athletes are challenged to critically examine the role their service plays in cultivating personal development and social change. Over the course of the academic year, Quinnipiac student-athletes will participate in over 500 total hours while participating in more than 100 community service events.
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