Sursum Corda
A commitment to service and fun
History
Sursum Corda, meaning "Lift Up Our Hearts," trace their origins to Georgetown University's Sursum Corda organization. They were established at Loyola Marymount University in 1992 as a co-educational service organization rooted firmly in the Jesuit ideal of being "men and women for others." Sursum Corda emphasizes the importance of service and the fervent desire to serve others in the Greater Los Angeles Community.
Members of Sursum Corda are asked to complete at least 75% of their service requirement through off-campus service and 25% for on-campus service.
Membership in Sursum Corda is co-educational. Sursum Corda is the only service organization that does not have membership dues.
Sister Agnes Marie Schon, CSJ, served as the first moderator from 1992-1997. Father Donald Merrifield, SJ, served as the first chaplain.
Sursum Corda has a foundation and history connected to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange and the Jesuits.
2010 Sursum Corda Officers
President: Matt Schultz
Vice-President: Vince Patin
Social Justice: Anna Lopez
Off-Campus:
On-Campus: Nathan Mitch
Secretary/Member Relations: Amanda Keepers
VP of Special Projects: Chantelle Davis
Finance: Kara O'Neill
2010 Off-Campus Service Commitments:
SAGE/Nickerson Garderns
LAMP South Central
Guadalupe Homeless Project
PDR/Sunbridge Convalescent Home
Underwings
Feed the Hungry
Beach Clean Up
Contact: sursumcordalmu@gmail.com or http://sursumcordalmu.com/
