1/11/13
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Ky Hoang '14 |
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Kristian Spencer '14 |
Randolph-Macon College students have a long tradition of helping others through community service. A new monthly award program honors students for their volunteer efforts.
SERVE (Students Engaged in Responsible Volunteer Experiences) awards are given to individuals and organizations that excel at giving back to the community.
“This is a way for us to highlight and honor the great work that students are doing,” says Jayme Watkins, coordinator of co-curricular programs. Watkins also oversees the SERVE program and
student organizations; advises the
Service Fellows; and co-advises the Panhellenic Council.
The following SERVE awards were presented for the months of November and December, 2012:
Sigma Phi Epsilon was awarded the Above and Beyond Award. This award is given to the student organization that excels in service and philanthropic giving. Sigma Phi Epsilon logged 186 hours of service and donated money to T.A.K.E. Defense, an organization that provides self-defense training for women. Most of the group’s service hours came through planning and participation in their event, Rage Against Sexual Violence.
Sigma Phi Epsilon President
Ky Hoang ’14 explains:
“We sponsored Rage Against Sexual Violence to raise awareness about sexual violence,” says Hoang. “We accepted donations, and 100% of the proceeds were given to T.A.K.E Defense.”
Rob Rhoton ’14, the programming chair for Sigma Phi Epsilon, says, “Community service is important to Sigma Phi Epsilon because it provides us with the opportunity to better ourselves and to give back to others.”
Kristian Spencer ’14 was awarded the Round of Applause Award. This award is given to the student who excels in service and philanthropic giving.
Spencer logged 26.5 hours of service through various service activities. A
drama and
women’s studies major, Spencer is active in many
campus organizations: Alpha Phi Omega, OSMA (Organization for Sexual Minorities and Allies), Macon Peer Response, Sign Language Club, Concert Choir, and the Franklin Debating Society.
“I volunteer because I love helping others and bettering the community,” says Spencer. “I am thrilled to receive this award. It is a great honor to be recognized for my hard work and involvement on campus. Life at R-MC is more than academics; there are so many wonderful organizations that students can join.”