"The 125 Service Challenge is a true testament to the spirit and character of the community at St. Edward's University," says Liza Manjarrez, assistant director, Campus Ministry. Our numbers are showing great promise and we are on track for completing our goal of 75,000 as a university community. In order to achieve our goal, we all have to work together. Whether it's one, five or 125 hours, every logged hour counts!"

We encourage the entire university community to get involved and sign up for the challenge. Once registered, you will be able to search for volunteer opportunities. Currently, the university has 177 registered volunteers and about 1,500 hours logged. To log your own hours towards the university goal, sign up at www.stedwards.edu/service.

The goal of 75,000 hours may sound like a lot of time, but Lou Serna, who heads up Campus Ministry's Office of Service and Community Involvement, isn't worried. "We have a lot of students committed to service and justice, a lot of them are doing it on their own," he says. "We're hoping the challenge will bring those students and other people out of the woodwork."

Throughout the year, Serna will help connect volunteers with the service that best suits them. After meeting with a student, Serna might recommend various local service opportunities. To learn more about the 125 Service Challenge or volunteer opportunities in the local community, contact Lou Serna at 448-8537 or service@stedwards.edu.