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Students for Social Action (SSA) is a group of Dickinsonians who work to promote awareness of social issues and to develop progressive plans for change. We work to advance social justice, environmental protection, and peaceful solutions to conflicts. Our projects in the past have included the promotion of fair trade products in the Underground, a Clean Energy Now campaign, and a donation drive to assist migrant farm workers in Adams County. Come join us to change the world! | |||
This group has about 15 members. | |||
===Events=== | ===Events=== | ||
The group sponsors a FairWares market to promote fair trade, and works together with other campus organizations, like EarthNow, writes letters to Congressmen, has protests, and has panel discussions led by faculty. | |||
===Effectiveness=== | ===Effectiveness=== | ||
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most effective, the group rated its perceived effectiveness with a 1.5. | |||
===Problems/Dilemmas=== | ===Problems/Dilemmas=== | ||
Revision as of 03:39, 2 May 2006
Students for Social Action
Mission Statement
Students for Social Action (SSA) is a group of Dickinsonians who work to promote awareness of social issues and to develop progressive plans for change. We work to advance social justice, environmental protection, and peaceful solutions to conflicts. Our projects in the past have included the promotion of fair trade products in the Underground, a Clean Energy Now campaign, and a donation drive to assist migrant farm workers in Adams County. Come join us to change the world!
This group has about 15 members.
Events
The group sponsors a FairWares market to promote fair trade, and works together with other campus organizations, like EarthNow, writes letters to Congressmen, has protests, and has panel discussions led by faculty.
Effectiveness
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most effective, the group rated its perceived effectiveness with a 1.5.
