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Fashion drive concludes with sale

trevor.kenney — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:37:56 +0000

For the second straight year, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU) is partnering with the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) to bring you the ULSU/EUS Fashion Drive.

Gently used clothing will be collected at various locations around campus, organized and priced by volunteers and sold on Wednesday, Mar. 2 in the Students' Union Ballroom A (SU300A). Prices for each article of clothing will range from $2 to $5.

"This event was initially organized by last year's education representative, and it was extremely successful," says Armin Escher, current ULSU Faculty of Education representative. "I thought that it was a great idea that benefits many people, so I decided that it would be a great event to continue with this year."

Clothing collection bins will be placed around campus at the following locations: the ULSU Office (SU180), the EUS Office (TH368A), the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall Atrium and the Students' Union Food Court. Collection of items began in early February and goes until the Friday, Feb. 18.

The funds generated from the sale of the clothing will go towards scholarships for education students. Proceeds raised will help to assist future teachers during their internship experience and their first year in the teaching profession.

"Scholarships are extremely important to education students, especially those going into their practicum," says Escher. "Most education students are unable to work during their practicum due to time constraints, and it can make it very difficult for them financially."

The goal of this event is to raise enough money to keep this scholarship going for at least two additional years. Funding will be distributed in $500 increments to education students who qualify.

At the same time, students have the opportunity to pick up some excellent clothing deals.

"This event is a great chance for students who are on a budget to be able to get some new clothes for very affordable prices; $5 for a pair of jeans is a great deal," says Escher.

Fashion drive a worthy project

trevor.kenney — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:10:44 +0000

Gently used clothing will be collected at various locations around campus, organized and priced by volunteers and sold on Wednesday, Mar. 2 in the Students' Union Ballroom A (SU300A). Prices for each article of clothing will range from $2 to $5.

"This event was initially organized by last year's education representative, and it was extremely successful," says Armin Escher, current ULSU Faculty of Education representative. "I thought that it was a great idea that benefits many people, so I decided that it would be a great event to continue with this year."

Clothing collection bins will be placed around campus at the following locations: the ULSU Office (SU180), the EUS Office (TH368A), the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall Atrium and the Students' Union Food Court. Collection of items began in early February and goes until the Friday, Feb. 18.

The funds generated from the sale of the clothing will go towards scholarships for education students. Proceeds raised will help to assist future teachers during their internship experience and their first year in the teaching profession.

"Scholarships are extremely important to education students, especially those going into their practicum," says Escher. "Most education students are unable to work during their practicum due to time constraints, and it can make it very difficult for them financially."

The goal of this event is to raise enough money to keep this scholarship going for at least two additional years. Funding will be distributed in $500 increments to education students who qualify.

At the same time, students have the opportunity to pick up some excellent clothing deals.

"This event is a great chance for students who are on a budget to be able to get some new clothes for very affordable prices; $5 for a pair of jeans is a great deal," says Escher.

ULSU-sponsored clothing sale on Thursday, Friday

trevor.kenney — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:15:34 +0000

Sara Ritchie, a fifth-year education student, has established an event for students to buy inexpensive clothing, all the while supporting the ULSU Food Bank and raising money for Faculty of Education student scholarships.

"One of my initiatives when I was running for education representative was that I wanted to raise money for an additional student scholarship," says Ritchie, who became a ULSU General Assembly Representative in September. "In light of the recent economic down shift and the provincial education budget cuts, there really isn't a lot of money circulating for us to try to gather scholarship money."

Donated clothing has been collected on campus since Oct. 26 and will continue to be compiled until Nov. 6. There are drop boxes in the 1st Choice Savings Centre, by the Security Office, in the U of L Atrium, in the Students' Union Office, at Nicholas Sheran Community School and at St. Mary's School.

"This is not only ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ-based as we are reaching out to the Lethbridge community as well," says Ritchie. "There will be clothing there for everyone, not just young adult clothing and not just women's clothing. It really will be an event for everyone."

The clothes will be sorted for the sale, which runs Nov. 9-10 and Nov. 12-13 in SU300 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Admission to the sale is a non-perishable food item. Once inside, people can purchase clothing for $2 to $5 per piece. Ritchie wants to see as much money and food as possible collected.

"I would like to see a minimum of $3,000 raised but if we could reach $5,000, I would be beyond happy," she says.

"Incorporating a food drive into the event seemed like an easy way to help yet another good cause."

Post-secondary education is not always easy to obtain, especially if students struggle financially. The goal of the ULSU Food Bank, operating since 2004, has been to alleviate some of the pressure placed on students. Being able to put food on the table is one less thing students have to worry about. The food bank relies on generous donations and needs-based funding from the Quality Initiatives Program to operate. Food drives can serve as a tremendous contribution from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community.

"The ULSU Food Bank is such a readily available service to students in need because it is on campus," says Cole Lehto, vice-president internal. "It often experiences a very high volume of users returning on an extensive needs basis. With budget cuts all over post-secondary education right now, supporting the food bank with donations and creative projects is essential to the expansion and future of the service."

Clothing drive to benefit students, food bank

trevor.kenney — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:28:13 +0000

One of the newest members of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Students' Union General Assembly has developed a way to incorporate her love of fashion with education – in a way that could benefit a wide variety of students.

Sara Ritchie, a fifth-year education student, has established an event for students to buy inexpensive clothing, all the while supporting the ULSU Food Bank and raising money for Faculty of Education student scholarships.

"One of my initiatives when I was running for education representative was that I wanted to raise money for an additional student scholarship," says Ritchie, who became a ULSU General Assembly Representative in September. "In light of the recent economic down shift and the provincial education budget cuts, there really isn't a lot of money circulating for us to try to gather scholarship money."

Donated clothing has been collected on campus since Oct. 26 and will continue to be compiled until Nov. 6. There are drop boxes in the 1st Choice Savings Centre, by the Security Office, in the U of L Atrium, in the Students' Union Office, at Nicholas Sheran Community School and at St. Mary's School.

"This is not only ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ-based as we are reaching out to the Lethbridge community as well," says Ritchie. "There will be clothing there for everyone, not just young adult clothing and not just women's clothing. It really will be an event for everyone."

The clothes will be sorted for the sale, which runs Nov. 9-10 and Nov. 12-13 in SU300 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Admission to the sale is a non-perishable food item. Once inside, people can purchase clothing for $2 to $5 per piece. Ritchie wants to see as much money and food as possible collected.

"I would like to see a minimum of $3,000 raised but if we could reach $5,000, I would be beyond happy," she says.

"Incorporating a food drive into the event seemed like an easy way to help yet another good cause."

Post-secondary education is not always easy to obtain, especially if students struggle financially. The goal of the ULSU Food Bank, operating since 2004, has been to alleviate some of the pressure placed on students. Being able to put food on the table is one less thing students have to worry about. The food bank relies on generous donations and needs-based funding from the Quality Initiatives Program to operate. Food drives can serve as a tremendous contribution from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community.

"The ULSU Food Bank is such a readily available service to students in need because it is on campus," says Cole Lehto, vice-president internal. "It often experiences a very high volume of users returning on an extensive needs basis. With budget cuts all over post-secondary education right now, supporting the food bank with donations and creative projects is essential to the expansion and future of the service."

Clothing drive a labour of love

trevor.kenney — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:16:43 +0000

The clothes will be sorted for the sale, which runs Nov. 9-10 and Nov. 12-13 in SU300
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Admission to the sale is a non-perishable food item. Once inside, people can purchase clothing for $2 to $5 per piece. Ritchie wants to see as much money and food as possible collected.

"I would like to see a minimum of $3,000 raised but if we could reach $5,000, I would be beyond happy," she says.

"Incorporating a food drive into the event seemed like an easy way to help yet another good cause."

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