Queens University of Charlotte

Cornwell Center Family Fun
On September 6, 2008, the Cornwell Center hosted an event titled Fall Family Festival.  The event consisted of a 1k fun run, a 5k race, and the festival activities.  The proceeds were donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte.  This event gave our student-athletes the opportunity to interact, reach out, and promote Queens University of Charlotte Athletics to the Myers Park community.  The student athlete advisory committee, women’s soccer, volleyball, and cross country teams were all there in support of the event. More information can be found here.

Charlotte Heart WalkQueens University of Charlotte participated in the Heart Walk on September 20, 2008 as they have for many years. Since 1924 the American Heart Association has helped protect people of all ages and ethnicities from the ravages of heart disease and stroke.  Queens students and athletes alike have always been active in this event, and it is an opportunity for them to be visible to our community and show our support.  The cheerleading squad along with Rex helped in running the event this year.  The women’s lacrosse team and the women’s basketball team were two teams that walked in the event. More information can be found here.

Nevin Park Build
The Queens University of Charlotte women’s lacrosse and softball programs teamed up on September 29, 2008 to help build the Race Playce.  More than  4,000 citizens volunteered to help build Mecklenburg County's first fully accessible playground September 29-October 5, 2008 in Nevin Park.  These two teams took the opportunity to assist with this parks and recreational project helping build a playground for children. More information can be found here.
        

                                                                                              
Appalachian Trail Cleanup
The Queens University of Charlotte men’s and women’s cross country teams worked together the help clean up the Appalachian Trail on October 4, 2008.  The student-athletes gave back to the community by taking this opportunity to assist with the cleanup of one of our national landmarks here in North Carolina.  They also helped in the fixing of shelters along the way.

                                                                                                    

Eastway Middle School
The women’s basketball team of Queens University of Charlotte traveled to Eastway Middle School on October 8, 2008 to speak with students.  They engaged with the students at the middle school to discuss what it means to stay in school, do well, and go to college.  Queens student-athletes are constantly looking for ways to establish a presence in the community here in Charlotte.

Levine Children’s Hospital
On Halloween this year, the Queens University of Charlotte women’s soccer team volunteered their time at the Levine Children’s Hospital here in Charlotte.  The student-athletes interacted with the children and helped them with trick or treating, carving pumpkins, handing out candy, and just helping celebrate the holiday.  The children in the hospital could not go out for the day due to their illnesses and the women’s soccer team helped in making their Halloween a fun and special day.

                                   

Marion Diehl Soccer Clinic
The men’s soccer team gave back to the community on November 13, 2008.  They hosted a soccer clinic at the Queens Sports Complex for special needs children of all ages.  This event gave us the opportunity to engage with our partners at Marion Diehl through the game of soccer.  The student-athletes worked with the children showing them different soccer skills and just making sure the children enjoyed themselves while playing the sport.