CARES Center
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Beacon of Support
The CARES Center, which stands for Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support, has been serving as a vital resource hub for students facing various challenges since its inception in April 2021.
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A Kindergarten Class That CARES
A student from С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's Child Development Center inspired his class to donate to С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's CARES Center.
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‘If You Give It to Us, It Goes to Students’
From Nov. 27-Dec. 15, the Giving Tree in the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ CARES Center provides and easy way to anyone to help С»ÆƬÊÓƵ students in need.
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Today
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Two Case Managers Added to CARES Center Staff
Division of Student Life
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Step Up & Speak Out Moves To KSUMobile
Division of Student Life
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Student Mental Health Visioning Puts Well-Being Of Students In Focus
Division of Student Life
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CARES Center Growth Introduces A New Role
Division of Student Life