Hey, I heard about people in Maine doing something they called "Can Fest" and it sounded pretty cool and feasible. • You call up farmers within a certain radius and ask if you can "glean" their fields after harvest. Farmers can donate any other ...

May 13

Amanda Donohue is now a member of UB Academies

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May 13

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Affiliation: Student

Year in School:: Sophomore

Academy Membership: Civic Engagement

Academy Affiliation: Seminar

Brief Biography: I'm a transfer student, and will be coming to UB in fall 09'. I have tons of project ideas we could do to get more involved in the community while doing some social good and am excited about the prospects the academies may offer. I hope to become either a Student Activities Director at a University, an Entrepreneur, or a School Social Worker.

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At 9:57am on July 27, 2009, Derek Nichols said…: Hey Amanda! I just wanted to introduce myself- I'm the Civic Engagement GA. I hope your summer is going well, and I'll be seeing you soon! Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have!

At 2:23pm on May 15, 2009, Bonnie Vest said…: Sure anytime! We will see you soon!

At 2:13pm on May 14, 2009, Academy Events said…: Hi Amanda! Welcome to the Undergraduate Academies Online Social Network. We are excited that you are interested in participating in the Academies this fall and look forward to meeting you!

At 9:00am on May 14, 2009, Bonnie Vest said…: Hi Amanda! Welcome to the Academies! It's great to see you eager to get involved. I'm Bonnie the GA for the Research Academy- and just to let you know, we will be here all summer, so any questions you have, or if you want to chat, feel free to contact us!

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