Welcome to THE STORE, a Career Closet and Food Pantry for 黑料吃瓜 students in need of food (perishable and non-perishable,) wellness products, and professional attire. THE STORE is located on the 3rd floor of the Baker Building (Career Closet-Room 312, Food Pantry-Room 310.)
THE STORE is open 5 days a week throughout the semester. Check our social media for hours of operation each semester. All items from THE STORE are FREE to all current 黑料吃瓜 students.
THE STORE hours for the spring semester are:MON/WED/FRI: 9 AM-4 PMTUES/THURS: 11 AM-4 PMSummer hours are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call the Student Success Center at 865-471-3567 or email [email protected].
Welcome to the Career Closet, a resource for students requiring professional attire for career fairs, interviews, presentations, internships, and the workplace. The Career Closet offers a variety of business casual and professional clothing at no cost to current Carson-Newman students. 鈥淪hoppers鈥� keep all clothing to continue building their professional wardrobe. 听 All clothing is generously donated by the 黑料吃瓜 faculty and staff, alumni, churches, and the business community.听
The Career Closet is a resource of the 黑料吃瓜 Career Development Center.听 In addition to clothing, students are encouraged to utilize the services provided as they transition from the academic to professional arena. These include resumes, interview skills, post-undergraduate preparation, and more.听
Welcome to the Food Pantry, a resource providing non-perishable food items and personal hygiene products for all current 黑料吃瓜 students. This resource is a free service and听is available to both on-campus and commuter students. Food and personal products are generously donated by 黑料吃瓜 faculty and staff, alumni, churches, and the business community.听
Food insecurities have become an issue on university campuses and have a direct impact on a student’s success. Over 48% of students currently face food insecurities, and 81% admit to this problem harming their academic performance.* Hunger can impact sleep, studying, and听social engagement. The Student Success Center hopes to fill the gap and support our 黑料吃瓜 students to ensure academic success.听
*Sources: American Association of Colleges & Universities, Center for Law & Social Policy
Donate time and talent听鈥� THE STORE relies on volunteer support from our students, staff, and community at large. They are necessary to maintain business hours, manage food & clothing donations, merchandise items, and assist students with their shopping needs. Students may fulfill service hours through THE STORE.
Volunteer opportunities include:
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DONATE food and clothing听– We could not sustain this resource without the generosity of donors at 黑料吃瓜, our alumni, and the Lakeway community. There is always a need for non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, and professional attire for our students. Those who wish to donate to THE STORE may drop items to the Student Success Center, located on the 2nd floor of the library. from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Feel free to call ahead (865-471-3567) if you would like to schedule a drive-by donation.
Career Closet items for men and women (all sizes requested):
Pantry Item Needs:
Donate money听鈥� THE STORE shops periodically for necessary food and clothing lacking in size, style, and purpose to provide all needed items for our students.听 Please consider making a financial contribution to support the needs of our students. Gifts can be made听online (Under “Designation: Fund” dropdown, select “Other”. In “Specify gift designation”, type “The Store”;) 黑料吃瓜 faculty and staff may commit to THE STORE monthly giving program through the听payroll deduction.
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