The Tripod

During our years at Trinity College, we have been educated not just to complete our majors, but also to become more global, socially conscious citizens. By signing the Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility, it is a tangible way of committing yourself to improving the world through the creation of a just and peaceful society. The Graduation Pledge is a commitment graduating seniors take to be socially responsible in their future endeavors or careers. If Trinity can add a few hundred signers to the Pledge, and if even a small percentage of the pledge-signers dedicate themselves to ensuring positive, constructive consequences, then humanity, and the systems that support life on our earth, may be delighted with lasting benefits. Define what being socially responsible means to you, and commit yourself to the actions you can take to make a better world. The Graduation Pledge is not expecting you to work for a non-profit or volunteer at your local food bank every week; it is merely asking you to take a look around your work environment after graduation. In this new career you will be entering, you can make a difference even if the only change you can make is by drinking fair trade coffee, or recycling. Make an attainable goal for yourself to improve the quality of life on our planet.

The Graduation Pledge has been available for seniors to sign since 2001. The Graduation Pledge book will be available for seniors to sign during the Senior Salute on April 9. The Pledge is as follows:

"I _____ pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work."

By joining the Pledge you can help make change.

Signed,

Megan Borgelt '08

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