Elizabeth Crooks of Avon Lake Participates in Freshman Service Project

Avon Lake's Elizabeth Crooks participated in the Freshman Service Project at The University of Evansville on Monday, Aug. 22.

The project sent more than 500 new UE students to 20 locations throughout Evansville. Tasks ranged from painting to cleaning to landscaping, and service locations included parks, community centers, and other nonprofit organizations.

The annual Freshman Service Project is part of Welcome Week, a program designed to help incoming students transition into college life before classes begin.

"The goal of the Freshman Service Project is to help new students such as Elizabeth Crooks get acquainted with the community they'll call home during their college years," said Geoff Edwards, director of UE's Center for Student Engagement and coordinator of the Freshman Service Project. "Last year, UE students contributed nearly 17,000 hours of community service, and we hope the Freshman Service Project inspires many students to continue serving the Evansville community."