Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS)

10/27/2026

The official Berea College page has featured the Better Together 5k and Dash 2026- run, walk, or roll for the Berea Food Bank ! Come join us!

Community members are invited to join Berea College students, faculty, and staff to walk, run, or roll their way to a stronger community during the fifth annual Better Together 5K at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Read More: https://www.berea.edu/mountaineer-news/news/better-together-5k-returns-nov-7-to-support-berea-food-bank

10/23/2026

Come to Hutchins Library to see the ofrenda (‘altar’ in English) for Día de los Mu***os! We encourage you to write a small note for a loved one in our book of remembrance. We will also have picture frames made available soon for you to display images of family members who have passed on. This will be up and available to our Berea community until November 6th! Join us in the celebration!

10/23/2026

Come join us in celebrating Día de los Mu***os this coming Tuesday any time from 7-9PM! Paint a sugar skull, watch, a movie, and enjoy some snacks 🪅🎉

10/22/2026

The Better Together team is excited to announce the drop of our 50% off discount code for Berea College students!!

The code (BCSTUDENT) has been activated and can be used by students to register for a discounted price.

Interested in joining us for our 5th Annual Better Together Community 5K and Fundraiser? More info and registration here:

https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Berea/BetterTogether5kBerea

10/21/2026

What a great night for a practice run! The Battlefield Dashers Running Club invited our CELTS students as guest coaches as they prepare to join us for the Better Together 5k and Dash 2026- run, walk, or roll for the Berea Food Bank on November 7th.

We're excited to welcome Utsa and Karina from Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS) as our guest coaches for this week's Battlefield Dashers session!

CELTS is the home for community and civic engagement at Berea College, where students lead service programs and connect what they learn in the classroom with meaningful service in the community. They're also the team behind the 5th Annual Better Together 5K and Community Event, happening November 7! The event will feature runners of all ages and abilities, with all proceeds from registration fees and merchandise benefiting the Berea Food Bank & BUURR.

This week, Utsa and Karina will help our Dashers explore the theme Better Together! Running isn't about being faster than the person beside you. It's about learning to encourage one another, celebrate different strengths, and recognize that we all have something valuable to contribute. Our kids will learn that we don't all run at the same pace, learn at the same speed, or face the same challenges—and that's okay! What matters is how we support one another along the way.

We're grateful to CELTS for investing in our community and helping our Dashers discover that we can accomplish so much more when we work together. We hope to see our Dashers and their families at the Better Together 5K on November 7!

10/19/2026

A big shoutout to everyone who came to People Who Care’s first Chill with PWC of the semester! We had such an amazing time crafting felt pennants together! Thank you so much & we hope to see you at the next event. 💗

10/19/2026

Our Week-At-A-Glance continues to showcase CELTS programs doing what they do best: service! Come check out AGP's special event and Habitat Connect! 👀

10/16/2026

Did you guess the theme of Week 2 of Berea Buddies??

We had so much fun visiting the gym and then making our craft of the week!

10/15/2026

Adopt-A-Grandparent (AGP) officially began programming three weeks ago, and we want to take a moment to thank all of our wonderful volunteers for their time, support, and dedication! Thanks to you, we have already shared some fun and meaningful moments with our participants.

Here are a few of the activities we have enjoyed so far:

Picture Frame Decorating

Bracelet Making

Snacks and Conversation

We are excited to continue creating opportunities for connection, creativity, and friendship throughout the semester. We look forward to many more fun events and making even more memories with our participants! Use the QR code below to see future event dates.

Interested in volunteering with Adopt-A-Grandparent? We would love to have you join us! If you are interested in getting involved, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

Thank you to all of our volunteers for helping make AGP such a meaningful experience. We can't wait to see what the rest of the semester has in store!

10/14/2026

Hey guys! The PWC Team here💜

It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and our community partner GreenHouse17 is giving us opportunities to show up for survivors. Here are a few ways to get involved!

Thursday, October 15 - Wear Purple!
This is a national day of wearing purple to identify yourself as an advocate for survivors. Put on your purple clothes to show support, raise awareness, and call for an end to domestic violence.
BEREANS: If you wear purple Thursday, drop a pic in the comments!

Chalk the Walk!
Write messages rooted in support, hope, and awareness on sidewalks around campus and in the community.
Add your chalk art photos in the comments too! Let’s fill Berea with care and visibility.