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The Office of Community Relations connects university resources to local community needs to increase the quality of life and enrich all San Marcos citizens.
The Office of Community Relations builds bridges between the university and the community by engaging in numerous outreach efforts including those with neighborhood associations, nonprofit organizations, area schools, businesses and residents.
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Pack It Up and Pass It On
May 28, 2009
Pack It Up and Pass It On is the annual Texas State University recycling program that allows students to leave behind items they no longer need to benefit needy San Marcos residents.
Free Shopping Day will be May 28. Donation barrels will be in the dorms by April 4.
We need volunteers! Please call the Community Relations office at (512) 245-9645 to see how you can help!
Check out the 2009 Pack It Up Video!
2008 Statistics:
- 9 tons of donations (that is 2 elephants!)
- 68 cubic feet not going into landfills
- 750 local residents attended the Free Shopping Day
- More than 1,000 family members benefited from this program
- $1000 was not paid for dump trucks to take items to landfills
The annual recycling program that allows students to donate unwanted items to local needy families upon move out. more...
College Awareness Tours
The Office of Community Relations give local school children a V.I.P. tour of campus while promoting higher education. more...
Welcome Back Bobcats
Welcome Back Bobcats Kits for businesses available Aug. 1
Be the first to receive your free “Welcome Back Bobcats!” kit. The kits are free for local businesses and contain valuable information about marketing to Texas State students. more...
Campus Construction Updates
Become familiar with present and future construction projects on campus. more...Learn about alternative bus stops and pedestrian paths, available parking lots and road closures.
