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"Senior Prom" - April 2008
The freshmen Presidential Service Corps members jitter bugged into the hearts of area seniors as organizers of the inaugural Senior Prom. As the freshmen class service project, the “Nifty Fifties” dance in Lathem Hall featured retro décor and jukebox tunes. To read more about this event, and to see pictures of dance, visit the PSC Projects webpage.
Colin Powell
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell delivered a message of optimism and hope before a packed house at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Presidential Service Corps members were invited to attend the Philadelphia Speaker Series, meeting with Mr. Powell after the event to discuss current issues and future goals.
Madeline Albright
President Harris and members of the Presidential Service Corps with Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State. Ms. Albright shared her insights with the audience at the Philadelphia Speaker Series held in Philadelphia's Kimmel Center.
Bolivia Project, January 2007
Several Presidential Service Corps members and Widener staff traveled to Bolivia in January 2007 to assist in building a new school for local residents. In addition to performing service during their twelve-day stay, each participant was able to learn more about the culture and people that make the region so unique.
Widener Staff Participants: PSC members were accompanied by Dr. Harris (Widener President), Professor Urraca (Spanish Department), and Professor Ledoux (Center for Education).
PSC Participants: Laura Stashefski, Heather Goldy, Kathy Hassel, Marissa Monzo, Patty Newman, Allison Ostapkovich, Joe Recchioni
PSC PROFILE: Laura Stashefski
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Major: Biology Major with Spanish Minor |
- Member of Presidential Service Corps
Coordinator of the Alternative Spring Break program
Research Assistant for Amphibian Research Team
President of Beta Beta Beta, Biological Research Honor Society
Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania, Americorps volunteer
Member of Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society
Member of Alpha Mu Gamma, National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society
PSC PROFILE: Marina Jaquez
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
High School: Edison/Fareira
Major: Exploratory Studies
- Member of Presidential Service Corps
Member of Latinos Unidos
Participant in Widener Cares Tutoring
Admissions Tour Guide
Member of Alternative Spring Break
Professor McCormick
Executive Director
Office of the President
tel: 610-499-4102
cmmccormick@widener.edu
PSC Assistant
tel: 610-499-4102
maflaget-greener@mail.widener.edu
"After completing my first full semester as a PSC member, I have become more
engaged with the community and have learned a lot about myself and my interest
in working with young kids."
- Marina Jaquez, class of 2011
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