Highlights from TeamMBA Week 2008
In April 2008, more than 2,000 b-school students from 28 schools donated nearly 7,000 hours of their time and raised over US$31,000 for charity in support of the first-ever TeamMBA Week! Whether it was planting trees in honor of Earth Day, running a 5K to benefit a children's charity, or inspiring underprivileged children through a visit to a college campus, b-school students from all over demonstrated on a large scale that they are committed to social responsibility and community engagement.
Here is a recap of how individual schools supported the 2008 TeamMBA Week:
Students from Auburn University participated in the East Alabama MS Walk, raising money and awareness for multiple sclerosis.
Through the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, Baylor University students went to prison to help inmates prepare business plans as they look toward their future as successful entrepreneurs after their release.
Boston College led the charge for Jesuit MBA National Day of Service, when Jesuit schools across the United States engage in community service projects.
Students at Boston University spruced up the grounds of Rosie's Place, an organization that provides shelter and social services for homeless women.
Students at The Chinese University of Hong Kong hosted underpriviledged children from a local primary school on a day trip to the CUHK campus to learn about college life and see firsthand how they can change their lives through hard work and perseverance. See photos from this very special day.
Drexel University supported Earth Day through tree planting and a park clean-up.
Students from Fairfield University walked to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
In Washington, DC, George Washington University students spent a day improving conditions at a local public school. See the students at work.
Students from Georgetown University took their efforts to Boston and ran the Boston Marathon to raise money for a small business owner in Peru through Kiva.org, a micro-loan organization.
Children in The Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington enjoyed a day of fun and entertainment from students from Indiana University.
Michigan State University formed a team of 76 participants who raised over $4,900 (the 8th highest fundraising team) for the fight against breast cancer in the East Lansing Race for the Cure 5K run.
North Carolina State held a sustainability symposium in conjunction with NC State's Earth Week celebration.
The student-led community service organization Fisher Serves at The Ohio State University held its 5th Annual 5K to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus, Ohio. The event hosted 475 participants and raised $15,000 for the cause.
Pennsylvania State University students and staff spent a Saturday building the first playground for a new local charter school.
At Rollins College, students and staff ran a 5K race to support various charities serving their community.
Students from Rutgers Business School engaged in several community-related activities, including preparing income tax returns and holding financial education workshops for low income residents, and holding a blood drive.
Seattle University students focused their time and energy in the annual beautification project for the Seattle Children's PlayGarden, a park dedicated to children with special needs.
Texas Christian University held a chili cook-off fundraising event to raise money for a local elementary school to pay for an end-of-the-year field trip for underprivileged children.
Students from the University of Alabama volunteered their time to help clean up the once-pristine Tuscaloosa watershed Hurricane Creek after years of neglect by the community. The following day the students held another cleanup/workday at the University Arboretum.
The students also held a Bowling Puppies fundraising event to raise money for the local Humane Society chapter.
University of Hawai'i at Manoa students worked to preserve an archeological site on the grounds of the Halawa Valley Heiau ancient temples.
At the University of Houston-Victoria students held a food and clothing drive.
University of Maryland students celebrated Earth Day by hosting a speaker series on environmental issues. In addition, the MBA class hosted a canned food drive for the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington DC.
The University of Rochester Earth Week team participated in the City of Rochester Cleansweep.
Students at the University of Richmond held a clothing drive to benefit the Dress for Success organization.
Students from University of Virginia, in partnership with the Building Goodness Foundation, worked to rehabilitate 10 homes of low-income, elderly, and disabled families in the Charlottesville area as part of the annual student-managed Building Goodness in April program. See the students in action.
Vanderbilt University students held an activity day for the Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee, donating over US $13,000 to the organization.
Students from Washington University participated in community service activities in conjunction with the school's Earth Week celebration.
Students at Yale University, in conjunction with Farnam Neighborhood House, refurbished the youth summer camp, Camp Farnam.