Community Service
There’s probably no better example of the Springfield College Humanics philosophy than the selfless work of our students participating in the Humanics in Action Club. The College’s Humanics philosophy calls for educating the whole person—in spirit, mind, and body—for leadership in service to others.
Inside the Harold C. Smith Learning Commons, Library Services staff members are busy helping students, faculty, staff, and scholars around the world with a variety of requests on a daily basis. You might be surprised to learn all that they are responsible for!
Springfield College Giving Day 2026 will be held on Wednesday, March 4. Hear from current student Sebastian Ortega Guitierrez, who explains why he has donated on Giving Day, while current student Jessica Palladino shares how being the recipient of Giving Day-related funds has helped her.
Just a year into her education at Springfield College, Nozhan “Nelly” Hashemi realized she could help others adjust to their new environment and experiences right where they lived. During her first year when she became aware of what a resident assistant (RA) does and how that person was a resource for her, Nelly decided that she wanted that same opportunity to help others.
Students Mike DeJoseph and Rianna Bottger are champions of reducing food insecurity on campus and in our local community. They are spearheading the efforts of the College’s Food Recovery Network (FRN) to recover surplus food from Cheney Dining Hall to provide to our students facing food insecurity and to a local agency also fighting hunger.
This fall, everything is going to change as far as how food will be presented, but that does not put any limits on creativity. It will just make us change how we serve, not what we serve. Springfield College is proud to introduce the Harvest Table experience at The Table @ Cheney Hall.
Katerina T. Valentin (G'19) is not new to Springfield College, but she recently began in her new role as Program Liaison with the Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement. Katerina talks about her journey, including how her Puerto Rican background shaped her academic drive and why being hearing-impaired and "a little different" has never stopped her from achieving her goals.
Alexandra MacPherson has her hands full as a double major in Dance and Physical Therapy, but she loves how the two programs complement one another. Alexandra talks about what sets Dance at Springfield College apart from other schools and how the experiences will impact her future.
Through the Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement, Nicholas Perenick joined fellow students on an educational Spring Break trip that followed the paths of the Civil Rights Movement in St. Augustine, Florida.
As part of our Belonging series with the Division of Campus Life and Community Engagement, Anthony Hill, associate professor social work, shares a bit about his background, how he overcame adversity to get to #SpringfieldCollege, and how he strives to continue making this world a better place for all.
Many Springfield College graduates go on to pursue careers where they can actively exercise the philosophy of humanics, which is why it should come as no surprise when two alumni find themselves working together.
Daryl Wright has witnessed, first-hand, the positive effects that youth development programs can have on children and our society as a whole. Wright discusses his experiences as a youth worker and the importance of leadership development.
