New Stevens Students Volunteer Around Hoboken

You may have seen them around Hoboken. Groups of excited 18-year-olds who will spend the next four years of their lives in Hoboken. 

That's right: the class of 2016 is here. 

As part of the orientation before school starts, about 100 freshman went to work in Hoboken over the weekend, participating in several community service activities.

"The generosity of the Stevens community is amazing," said Mayor Dawn Zimmer. "One year ago, students who had been in Hoboken just a few days were going door-to-door to get the word out about Hurricane Irene, and we are so thankful to the Class of 2016 for continuing in that proud tradition of service to our community." 

Among the projects the brandnew students participated in, were the clean up of Stevens Park, Church Square Park and Maxwell Park.

Students also assisted the Department of Transportation and Parking by painting curb corners red to improve pedestrian and traffic safety. Some volunteered at the Hoboken Shelter, In Jesus’ Name Food Pantry and helped clean the facility for the FAITH Services-Ryan White Programs at Hoboken University Medical Center.

Welcome to Hoboken Class of 2016!