UPIKE First Day of Service During this time, we’ll break into teams of 8-12 and, under the guidance of a faculty or staff member, venture out to give back to our community. Each year, first year students travel all across the region to lend a hand to local churches, shelters, schools, retirement centers, nursing homes, animal shelters and more! This […] No dates for this event University Events Add to: Google Calendar | Outlook | iCal File During this time, we’ll break into teams of 8-12 and, under the guidance of a faculty or staff member, venture out to give back to our community. Each year, first year students travel all across the region to lend a hand to local churches, shelters, schools, retirement centers, nursing homes, animal shelters and more! This is a great opportunity to meet and interact with even more of your classmates and members of the campus community while giving back to our wonderful community that supports the university. You’ll want to make sure you have an outfit of old and comfortable clothes (don’t forget shoes!) that you wouldn’t mind getting a little dirty (or speckled with paint).