1) Elections-- After becoming informed, I will vote in every election for which I am
eligible.

2) Volunteer-- I will volunteer for at least one community project, such as (but not
limited to) school programs, rescue squad, planning board, coaching, scouts, friends
of the library, crime watch, or a community garden.  

3) Governance --I will attend at least one meeting of the city council each year.

4) Downtown -- I will support local merchants.

5) Dialogue -- When I have a criticism of the way things are run or hear a rumor I will
take my concerns to the source.

6) Differences -- I will recognize people's commonalities and appreciate our
differences, especially in times of stress and discord.  I won't use our differences as a
dividing line.

7) Responsibility -- I will look after my neighborhood and my neighbors.  I will become
involved if I see a problem, from a pothole to a crime.

8) Neighbors -- I will get to know my neighbors and introduce myself to others.

9) Promotion -- I will talk up the good things about my community.

10) University of Orange -- I understand that as a student in the University of Orange,
the future is in my hands.

I understand and am willing to abide by the above guidelines.  I understand that to
graduate each year I must complete 6 core courses: Vote, Volunteer, Fun with your
Neighbors, Attend a City Meeting, and 2 additional U of O courses of my choice.

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I, as a student of the University of Orange,
a free University of the people,
am dedicated to learning how Orange, New Jersey,
can become THE urban village of the 21st Century,
a Just and Beautiful City.