Join us for Founders' Day on September 29, 2022
Each year, the Regis community honors our founders, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, with a day of service. “Service to the dear neighbor without distinction” is one of the core values of the sisters and integral to the mission of our community. Service opportunities are available both on and off campus.
Although classes are suspended until 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, this is a community-wide event expecting all community members to participate. All who register for Founders’ Day will begin the day at our 8:30 a.m. kick-off on the Quad unless the transportation to your site leaves earlier.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students are expected to use the transportation provided by Regis to and from the site and then participate in the remaining Founders’ Day activities until 4 p.m.
Graduate Students
Graduate students are encouraged to sign up to register to volunteer for Founders’ Day, make a contribution to the Dear Neighbor Fund or purchase a gift card via the Dear Neighbor Fund Amazon Wishlist, or engage in a service project in their local communities on Founder’s Day. For more information regarding service projects in local communities contact foundersday@regiscollege.edu.
How to Register
Please sign up for only one event per person using the link below. Volunteers only need to hit the submit button once when signing up for an event.
What to Wear
Please wear your existing Regis VOLUNTEER shirt. Only new community members will receive new t-shirts during the kick-off activities. In general, please dress appropriately for the work involved. If you volunteer to work outside, please wear appropriate clothing, sunscreen, closed-toe shows and bring a water bottle. All materials, gloves, and tools necessary for activities will be provided on-site.
Adjustments may be made to some outdoor locations pending inclement weather. Any changes to locations will be updated on this page.
Keynote Speaker: Judith Heumann
Judy Heumann is a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people. She has been instrumental in the development and implementation of legislation, such as Section 504, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Her memoir, Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist, co-authored by Kristen Joiner, was published in 2020. She is also featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary, Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, directed by James LeBrecht and Nicole Newnham. Judy produces a podcast called The Heumann Perspective, which features a variety of members from the disability community.
Judy will share her inspiring story while encouraging all of us to be change agents. Following Judy’s fireside chat, a panel discussion will continue the conversation centered on disability activism and advocacy.
Please check your email for more information from your site leader. If you have further questions about the day, please email your site leader or foundersday@regiscollege.edu.
We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday, September 29 for a great day!
Schedule of Events
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Kick-Off Activities Coffee, donuts, music, and speaking program |
Quad |
| 9:20 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Service Activities See below for location and meet up information |
Various Locations |
| Noon - 1:45 p.m. | Performance by Glee | Quad |
| Noon - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch and Reflection | Various Locations |
| 2 p.m. | Keynote Address: Judith Heumann Fireside Chat and Panel Discussion |
Fine Arts Center |
| 3:15 p.m. | Ice Cream Social | Fine Arts Center |
| 4 p.m. | Classes resume as scheduled |
Activities and Meet-Up Locations
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Off-Campus Activities
Off-campus activities will depart at 9:20 a.m. and return to campus no later than 1 p.m.
Please note Community Servings volunteers will depart at 8 a.m.
Bina Farms College Hall Front Entrance Catholic Charities Genesis II Women’s Shelter College Hall Front Entrance Catholic Charities Nazareth Family Shelter College Hall Front Entrance Catholic Charities St. Patrick’s Emergency Shelter College Hall Front Entrance Catholic Charities: St. Ambrose Family Shelter College Hall Front Entrance Catholic Charities: Yawkey/Haitian Center College Hall Front Entrance Cradles to Crayons College Hall Front Entrance Greater Boston Food Bank College Hall Front Entrance Land's Sake Quad Mass Audubon – Drumlin Farm College Hall Front Entrance Mass Audubon – Broadmoor College Hall Front Entrance Special Olympics - Framingham College Hall Front Entrance Spellman Museum Walk to Spellman Museum St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children College Hall Front Entrance YMCA – Camp Cabot, Waltham College Hall Front Entrance Weston Forest and Trails Association Outside Upper Student Center -
On-Campus Activities
All on-campus activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. and finish no later than 1 p.m.
Bethany Hill Health Center Centerpieces College Hall Room 322 Bethany Hill Place Children’s School Supplies College Hall Room 236 Blessing Blankets College Hall Foyer Children’s Center Challenge Regis Track Horticulture as a Form of Therapy Quad Kindness Rock Project Athletic Field Circular Parking Lot Lawrence Partnership College Hall 239 Letters to Care Giving Youth College Hall Room 202 Open Table College Hall Foyer Operation Paperback Main Reading Room in the Library Spread the Bread Dining Hall Kitchen Worcester Animal Rescue League College Hall Foyer Walk for the Community Regis Track
The ITS Helpdesk will be closed until 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, for Founders' Day.