Saturday of Service and Social Issues Training & Education (SITE) Workshops

SITE Workshops are hour-long workshops that take place once a month to help students learn more about specific social justice issues. The following Saturday, through the Saturday of Service program, students will have the opportunity to take part in a service project that directly relates to the social justice issue of the month. All SITE Workshops are 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the CSLCE (235 Student Union). All Saturday of Service projects are from 9 am – 2 pm. While these two programs complement each other, students need not attend one in order to participate in the other. Advanced registration is only required for a Saturday of Service event. (Register below.)

SITE Workshop: Hunger

September 16, 2008
This workshop is designed to examine hunger issues in the United States. We will look at who is affected by hunger and how it reaches beyond those who are homeless. Attention will be given to the impact of stereotypes and we will talk about how to address and respond to the need of those who are malnourished and hungry. This workshop will include information on what resources are available in the Buffalo and WNY communities.
Saturday of Service: September 20, 2008

SITE Workshop: Homelessness

October 21, 2008
This workshop is designed to examine the root of homelessness. Why do individuals become homeless? Special attention will be paid to homelessness and employment, economics, mental illness, running away, alienation, housing problems, and natural disasters. We will also discuss the resources available in Buffalo and WNY and talk about homelessness, not helplessness.
Saturday of Service: October 25, 2008

SITE Workshop: Immigration

November 18, 2008
This workshop will look at the history of immigration, issues of illegal immigration, current proposals on illegal immigration and federal policy. We will look at the issues facing refugees and the process of immigrating to the US. This workshop will include information on current resources available to immigrants and refugees in the Buffalo and WNY communities.
Saturday of Service: November 22, 2008

SITE Workshop: LGBT

January 20, 2009
This workshop is designed to look at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender social movement through examining social constructions of masculinity, femininity and homophobia. We will also discuss resources available in the Buffalo and WNY communities.
Saturday of Service: January 24, 2009

SITE Workshop: HIV & AIDS

February 17, 2009
This workshop is designed to examine the issues facing individuals diagnosed with having HIV and/or AIDS. We will talk about the disease itself as well as AIDS discrimination. This workshop will discuss resources available in the Buffalo and WNY communities.
Saturday of Service: February 21, 2009

SITE Workshop: Environmental Issues

April 14, 2009
This workshop will focus on key environmental issues while looking at alternate energy sources, reducing energy costs, reducing pollution and what it means to be “green”. This workshop will also discuss resources available in the Buffalo and WNY communities.
Saturday of Service: April 18, 2009

Saturday of Service Registration