One main central idea from the article "The New Heros" is that no matter how old you are you can still make a very big difference in your community whether you're trying to change something huge or something small, and it doesn't matter the size of your project. In this article, the author talks about how Albina Ruiz was worried about her communities health and environmental status because of all the pollution from people throwing out their waste into the streets, rivers, and empty lots.…
Successful campaigns for education have been launched by McFerrin by aligning with others, sharing values, and collaborating with a common vision. Her involvement with organizations, establishing foundations, and sharing her passion for the arts and culture reflects her authenticity. She continuously seeks to identify ways to enhance education and to create new possibilities for lifelong learners. Dorothy McFerrin and her husband, Artie McFerrin, are committed to the students at Texas A&M. Together they have set an example by aligning actions and demonstrating a deep commitment to make extraordinary things happen. Their philanthropy moves Texas A&M forward. Their generous contributions can be seen across our campus including the indoor athletic facility at Texas A&M University and the A&M Cox- McFerrin Basketball arena. The McFerrins have endowed the Becky Gates Children's Center, the Marilyn Byrne Education Success, the Bill Byrne Baseball Student Success Center, and the Bob Gates Ballroom in the MSC. Mrs. McFerrin is at work now collaborating and creating new possibilities to inspire future…
Alesha Monk is 21 years of age; she is a Biology major studying at Winston Salem State to become a Pediatrician. When she comes home on her summer break, she would always try to volunteer at the Hospice Center in her hometown. There would be a conflict with her classes that she schedule at the local college which made it impossible for her to volunteer. Finally this summer it works for her to volunteer with no conflict in sight. For instance, Alesha was very adamant about working at a Hospice Center. It takes a special person to work at a facility for terminal ill people, because the goal in a hospice center is to make the patient as comfortable as possible for the remaining days on earth. For example, she will have to sit with the terminal ill patients that may have 8 hours to 8 days to live. She has to listen to them so they can talk about anything, play games, help them with any assist they may need to make themselves transition into another place and holding their hands , smoothing them until they take their last breathe. All…
If you have met Sarah Ochieng, you know that she is deeply involved with various organizations here on campus. You also know that she is very passionate about social justice issues, Diversity, and inclusions, and advocacy for the black and international communities here on campus as this is seen in the various works she has done. Her passion is what influences her involvements in the different organizations.…
A young girl may want to inspire everyone around her, and be the best person she can be. She may not know how to make change until she discovers the opportunity. A few weeks later, the “Reasons to Hope” video was…
Student 3 was a sophomore female nursing major from the northern suburbs of Illinois. Once again, she thought that renewable resources would be much better than fossil fuels if we could find a more economically feasible way of implementing them. She was aware of a few things we were doing on campus, but only knew of a couple examples. She also did not believe that more government policies were the way to go.…
Robbins, Steven P. & Judges Timothy (2007). Organizational Behavior: Motivation: From Concepts to Applications. Ch. 7. A Pearson Education Company, Prentice Hall Inc.…
Barbara Bush has a very good ethos as a writer. Throughout her speech she utilizes that, along with much pathos to help bring across her message: that today a new world is forming, and the students of Wellesley College are the future of society, so find where you think you fit in to society, not where others say you have to go.…
The action plan has to do with my partner and I informing students about World hunger. On how amazingly it’s grown. The plan is to inform students and families in our communities on how people around the world, different communities and even neighbors go to sleep hungry. We want to make them realize that the more food there is the more the hunger there is. We plan on doing a bake sale and selling many goodies such as brownies, cookies, cupcakes and even sundaes! It may not be a big event but that little donation could help feed a few empty stomachs. We plan on donating to Food banks, Shelters, and missions in our own community. We chose our community because its one step at a time and what better than helping those around us in need. Another thing is that we are also making ribbons to support the cause. The ribbons we will make will be orange and yellow we will be giving them out during our presentations. They are going to represent how even with a little donation or a can of food you helped someone go to bed with a full tummy and a smile on their face. We also created an article that explains on how people suffer from hunger. We are hoping that these articles we wrote would help parents and students realize on how we should be thankful that we have a good meal everyday. We hope to impact people with our project and to help those in need. Because you never know maybe someone real close to you is suffering and you might not even…
However, the more media coverage and the more conversation students were having around me, the more I knew that staying silent was not the choice I was going to make. It was then that I performed one of the most courageous acts I have at that moment in my life. I went to social platform and voiced my concerns about the accepted ignorance and lack of attention any racial, religious,or gender-based issues receive. Where before I choose to fit in, I now understood that I have every opportunity to change the course of the social environment of America- it starts by standing up for what I believe in now. My views are just as valid as anyone else's. I actively put myself out there to make one happen. Building up the confidence to be the role model, leader, and most importantly the person I want to be proved to be the best personal development that helped me grow more responsible for my actions and act compassionately to those around me. Overcoming my fear judgement from my peers enabled me to use my voice as a tool to preach love, equality, and justice and my choice to be a part of society by bringing awareness to others is one that I take pride in more than anything…
Majora Carter is working with Columbia University to shine light on these type of problems. She believes that community…
Working in my community and witnessing inequities with figures such as Maria Salinas and Consuela Lopez has motivated me to remember where I came from after my goals are accomplished. It is too often that those who are released from the shackles of poverty grow up and move into suburban areas, forgetting their community on the way. These role models are exceptions to this, and they have spread their wisdom and experience in the youth in their community. I want to use chemistry for the benefit of less fortunate people. I want to make an impact in my community. I want to help future generations make their aspirations accessible. I live by the saying “reach one, teach one” and fortunately, I grew up around people who live by it…
I am honored to be considered among the superior academic students at MCC and to be applying to the National Honor Society. If I am accepted into the National Honor Society, a service obligation that I would like to propose is collecting items for the babies and mothers in the Genesis House here in Melbourne. The Genesis House is a donation run organization that not only helps pregnant mothers, but also mothers who have newborns or young toddlers. I feel that this project would make an impact on many people’s lives. Most people in our world today believe that people in the Genesis House of Melbourne are fine because they have the volunteers there to support and care for them which sadly, isn’t always the case.…
As an AKA, I will strive to become a better friend, neighbor, and sister. I want to improve our community by working together to improve our education system because it is not only crippling African Americans, but the entire country. Alpha Kappa Alpha is composed of women who believe in helping others. A woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha is the personification of the woman I wish to one day become. Thank you for your time and…
As a student affairs practitioner, my mission is to give back and work hard to build the first generation community. I believe in equal opportunity for all students and the importance of having an education. I will be a leader that makes time for students which includes coaching, advising, and helping them figure out the best vision of themselves. I will create an environment where their voices are heard and help the first gen student find support to be successful.…