OXFORD, Miss. – In 1933, Franklin Roosevelt created America’s first and largest domestic national service program, the Civilian Conservation Corps. The CCC was popular but short-lived, while other, more controversial, national service programs, such as Volunteers in Service to America and AmeriCorps, survived. Why?
Professor’s Book Tackles Modern Relevance of CCC, VISTA and AmeriCorps
First book to focus on history and impact of the three national service programs
March 1, 2013 by
National, Local Leaders Celebrate Service at UM
August 22, 2012 by
… Wendy Spencer visits campus OXFORD, Miss. – A national community service leader praised the spirit of volunteerism that defines the Oxford and University of Mississippi community during a visit to campus today (Aug. 22). Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, met with university and Oxford officials about the accomplishmentsRead the story …
Oxford AmeriCorps VISTA Worker Honored with Governor’s Award for Volunteer Excellence
May 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rosie Nelson of Oxford, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer at the University of Mississippi, has been honored with the inaugural award for Outstanding Service by a National Service Participant by the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service. The award is part of the 2012 Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence Awards, which celebrate ordinary MississippiansRead the story …
AmeriCorps VISTA Rosie Nelson Honored with Governor’s Award for Volunteer Excellence
April 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rosie Nelson of Oxford, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer at the University of Mississippi, has been named as recipient of the inaugural award for Outstanding Service by a National Service Participant by the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service. The award is part of the 2012 Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence Awards, which celebrateRead the story …