Being part of Southern means expanding your world and being part of the larger community. Southern is committed to community service -- it's one of our guiding principles.
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Southern students, faculty, and staff are deeply committed to serving the New Haven community with a range of service opportunities. Whether it's through class projects or fieldwork, club activities, or individual initiative, members of the Southern community contribute to Greater New Haven in myriad ways.