2011-2012 Community Engagement Scholars
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Roman Becicka Senior - Biochemistry/Philosophy Virginia, Minnesota "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."
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Leah Bevilacqua Senior - Education Ligonier, Pennsylvania "Being involved as a Community Engagement Scholar has allowed me to develop a great sense of civic pride. The program fosters unity and cooperation by teaching powerful lessons that demonstrate what we can accomplish if we organize and work together to improve our neighborhoods." |
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Joanna Billanti Senior - Marketing, Supply Chain Management Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania "Participating in the Community Engagement Scholar program has helped me to realize the enormous impact that a few students can make by building relationships with their community members. Being able to assist both students and community partners establish this relationship has been a truly rewarding experience." |
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Samuel Bott Sophomore Gahanna, Ohio "Service-Learning is important to me because it gives me an opportunity as a student to learn more about the community in which I serve and to receive a deeper understanding of how things work within an organization." |
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Neal Caldwell Sophomore - Philosophy/Psychology Harrisburg, Pennsylvania "Large-scale social change is possible through service and dedication to helping others. This idea is exemplified by the Philosophy Department." |
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Nicole Campbell Junior - Nursing Dayton, Ohio "Be the change you want to see in the world." - Ghandi
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Jeff Chmay Sophomore - Music Education Sewickley, Pennsylvania "Service is vital as part of society to help those who are less fortunate who fall through the cracks and need someone to care about their particular situation. It is part of what makes this world go 'round." |
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Jennifer Chmiel Junior - Music Education Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania "Service-Learning is a way to give back to our communities. It is a time to step up and help our neighbors while we, ourselves, are enlightened through the experience." |
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Caitlyn Depp Sophomore - Integrated Marketing Communications Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania "Service-Learning allows the student to connect with the community in a meaningful way that not only enriches the lives of the community, but touches the lives of the student in ways they never knew possible." |
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Michael Dern 2nd Year Graduate - Communication & Rhetorical Studies Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania "I enjoy my time serving the Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies and the Pittsburgh Community." |
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Jessica Dodson 1st Year Graduate - Integrated Marketing Communication Richmond, Virginia "Service-Learning is a great opportunity to not only immerse yourself into your community but also be a vital part of it and engage with each other in a very unique way." |
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Katie Elkin Junior - Occupational Therapy Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania "Service-Learning is about connecting to the community in a way in which both the student and community partner benefits and learns from one another. It is about building ties with one another and realizing the despite diversity, people can truly relate to and connect with one another." |
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Elizabeth Glyptis 1st Year Graduate - Corporate Communication Oakdale, Pennsylvania "Serving your local community is a small way to make a big difference in the world."
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Lauren Grabowski Junior - Occupational Therapy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania "Service-Learning provides an outlet to gain opportunities that I otherwise would not be able to experience. I am given the change to step out of the academic classroom and immerse myself into the community." |
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Michael Jarrett Senior - Political Science and History Peters Township, Pennsylvania "My experience as a Community Engagement Scholar has allowed me to make an impact in my community. Not only have I had the opportunity to explore more of Pittsburgh, but I have seen the impact that the service of Community Engagement Scholars can have." |
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Nina Jones Senior - Corporate Communication Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania "I enjoy servicing others, especially the youth. I believe the youth are most important because the service we give to them now may possibly have greater positive effects on their future, as well as ours." |
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James Lebir Senior - Forensic Science Oreland, Pennsylvania "The Community Engagement Scholar Program has allowed me to grow as a leader in the areas of community and environmental service. Working with Ed Schroth, I have been able to work on projects such as Aspinwall Park, Sycamore Island, and Wingfield Pines. As a scholar, I have also participated in the Love-Your-Block project, various seminars, and an overnight retreat designed to prepare us scholars for our year of service. The experiences I have gained through the Community Engagement Scholar program at Duquesne and in the City of Pittsburgh will remain an important memory of my college career." |
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Rachel Marchetti M.A. Ed. - School Counseling Seattle, Washington "Service-Learning is the best kind of education. We learn to actually apply what we learn in meaningful ways. Service has taught me about community, my world, and myself by exposing me to new experiences. It has expanded my vision of the world." |
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Elisa Stanley Sophomore - Music Education Bethel Park, Pennsylvania "Abraham Lincoln said 'It doesn't matter how many years are in your life; just the life in your years.' Service-Learning is a time where I can be involved with my community and thoroughly enjoy and gain as much as I can with these life experiences." |