Student Government Seeks Street Sweep Volunteers

All are invited to join The University of Scranton Student Government for their biannual Street Sweep Event Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the DeNaples Center Patio. 

Student Government Senators will work with student volunteers at the event to clean up trash and recyclables in the Hills Section and areas of downtown Scranton.

The event, organized by Cabinet and the Center for Student Engagement, is one of Student Government's signature events. This semester, they've partnered with Scranton Tomorrow to coordinate cleaning efforts in downtown Scranton.

"Even if it's something as small as picking up trash on the side of the streets, it's a chance to leave Scranton a little better than we found it," Student Government Director of Communications Mia Familetti '25, said.

"We would love for as much of the student body to get involved as possible; it's always such a great time when Senate and the student body get to work together on a project! Practicing environmental awareness and encouraging your peers to do the same is so important for our Scranton community, especially in light of the university's commitments to more sustainable action through Laudato Si'.

Volunteers may sign up as individuals or as members of a club/organization. Individuals can count this event toward Community-Based Learning requirements, and club groups can use this event to count toward club funding if enough of the organization registers. After completing their street assignments, volunteers receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last.

"It is a great way to be involved in our community and make our Scranton, our home away from home, a nicer and cleaner environment," Student Government Chief of Staff Amanda Campbell '25, said.

"I got involved in Street Sweep as a Student Government Senator two years ago, where I led a group of students up the street and around Moses Taylor Hospital to pick up garbage. It felt so fulfilling. Everyone there was so excited and willing to help, and the area looked so much nicer after." 

Students can sign up via this RoyalSync form and can contact studentgovernment@scranton.edu with any questions.