Centenary Students Participate in Clothing Drive for Social Responsibility in Business Class

Hackettstown, N.J.  – Centenary students are organizing a clothing drive for the Salvation Army between now and March 20, 2013 and are interested in gently used clothing donations.  This initiative is part of an assignment for the Social Responsibility in Business course that is taught by Heather Pelletier, Assistant Professor of Business at Centenary College.

Drop-off locations are at Warren County Library Northeast Branch and Taylor Memorial Library at Centenary College.

“This initiative is more about helping people than doing the work to get a good grade,” says Centenary student Jason Bernier.  “I have done a lot of volunteer work in the past, so being involved in this campaign is something that feels natural to me.  Clothing is always needed, so the group determined that assisting the Salvation Army would be a good choice.”

The Social Responsibility in Business course explores issues including workplace ethics, the natural environment, government regulation, information technology, diversity, corporate governance, philanthropy and volunteerism to better understand the relationship between business and society.  This course explores organizational best practices to improve social responsibility. 

“This is a project that I am proud to be involved in,” says Centenary student Stephanie Szela.  “I have a passion for this work and hope that members of the community will aid in the collection process.”

For more information, please call Szela at (908) 334-5543 or e-mail szelas@centenarycollege.edu.

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.

Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs in three locations: Hackettstown, Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad.
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