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Fearless Friday: Erin O'Connor, Christina L. Bassler
Fearless Friday: Erin O'Connor, Christina L. Bassler
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For fearless Friday, Surge would like to commend Silent Leader Award recipient, Erin O’Connor. The Silent Leader Award was given this year in memory of Emily Silverstein ’11, a passionate member of the campus community and a fervent advocate for peace at yesterday’s Fall Convocation. [excerpt]
College Graduation: It's A Big Deal, Raksmeymony Yin
College Graduation: It's A Big Deal, Raksmeymony Yin
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College graduation is a big deal for everyone. It’s especially important to me as a graduate of the Philadelphia public schools, as a child of a low-income family, and as a first-generation Cambodian immigrant.
Why Is That Even A Question?, Naima Scott
Why Is That Even A Question?, Naima Scott
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“Are you the only white Africana Studies Major?” I overheard another student ask a friend.
I reacted. “Why is that even a question?”
Fearless Friday: Elena Perez-Zetune, Elena Perez-Zetune
Fearless Friday: Elena Perez-Zetune, Elena Perez-Zetune
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Consistently involved in programs and initiatives addressing social issues related to children, migrant communities, and education, Elena Perez-Zetune ’14 fearlessly allows her assumptions to be challenged, her time given in service, and her energy spent on encouraging younger generations.
Elena has served with several different programs on campus run by the Center for Public Service, such as El Centro, Immersion Projects, Heston Internships, Casa de la Cultura, and the LIU Migrant Education Program. Growing up in Gettysburg, Elena has had the unique opportunity to run and organize some of the same programs she participated in as a …