Emory University - Campus Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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T13 cull xx wid M, L GP...-f . 5. Staff member elderly through rnany programs at Kurt Lange enjoys working with the Weslev VVOOUS Reaching Out At Emory mory University witnessed many changes in the l98o S7 year as the campus continued to grow and expand. Equally impressive was the growth in the number ot students interested in helping others who were less fortunate. Over two hundred agencies in Atlanta benefitted from the efforts of Volunteer Emory as they en- tered their seventh year of service to the community, A student run organization supervized by Dean Rebecca Gurholt, Volunteer Emory reached out to mental health centers, hospitals, the elderly, and underprivileged children. Volunteers also had a chance to wfrk in soup kitchens and night shelters. Some of their special protects included Play Day in the Park, a carnival held in Lullwater for handicapped and underprivileged children and a special Christmas party. These events allowed students outside ot Volunteer Emory to participate in a volunteer event. Codirectors Audrey Klien and Srini- vasan lyfukundan worked with dorm advisors to organize a Heart to Heart weekend where students were given the opportunity to par- ticipate in a oneftime volunteer experience. Opportunities included working with the elderly making arts and crafts, playing sottball with boys' and girls' clubs, doing yardwork for the elderly, and working at night shelters and soup kitchens. Sometimes people are hesitant about volunteering on a regular basis. This weekend provided stu- dents a chance to feel out an area they may have been interested in to see if they felt comfortable or lust an opportunity to share some time helping others , remarked Audrey Klien. With such diverse experiences from helping the elderly to working with metro-housing to protect peoples rights, students were bound to find a situation that they felt comfortable with, Not only did they help those who were less fortunate, volunteers also gained an insightg an awareness of how others lived. Many students chose volunteer programs that related to careers they wished to pursue. For example, many students interest- ed in the field of medicine chose to volunteer at local hospitals. This was also a great asset to the staff because it often allowed them an opportunity to share their workload or to provide more one on one attention to the patients. Many students continue to volunteer after college too, as it provided a significant feeling of accomplishment all for the sake of others. The spirit of caring was shar 'l by many other organizations on campus as well. There were several religious organizations, such as University Worship and Emory Christian Fellowship as well as frater- nities and sororities, which provided services to the needy through pledge protects and philanthropy tund-raising events. One week long charity event was the Sigma Chi Derby Week in which the fraternity worked with Emory sororities to raise money for Egleston Childrens Hospital. Fraternities and sororities often worked together to organize band parties, sell cups, and go roadblocking, They in turn were supported by the rest of the campus who purchased cups and attended the functions. lt was a unique experience to voinbirie social tunctions with an opportunity to raise money for others. Cani- pus wide events unified the Emory community while assisting the l---spa fortunate. I by Elizabeth Ataquire i2i3AcHiNc our 273 I is i l l

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1. Senior Adrienne Sirnenhoff shares a hug wilh her Boys' Club Cornpanion. 2. Helping out ai an area blood drive, This sludenl like many olh- ers gives blood al The PE Cenler, 3. Costumes, pony- rides, and games are all pan of The fun of Lullwaler May Day Play Day. 4. Giving tricks and lreals, Rodney Malhls works al his fish pond al a Halloween party for Allanla kids given by his dorm. V 4 V . I X AW' M A. 'P Y, 5 7 A R-f3'm.Jf 3' l .U-.IKM I.-bl ' ,, : li? 1 .. A ' . '- l.-1.-',:'.: xr , , - :Jl55Q7?3 5 5 ' 1- Ci 26 REACHING oUT D l- . .A N'..9a-Q 9 N . , ,. C530 X, I -NPA ' ff ' uk g f 'OH' sv, ,Q Q 4-ff v..',g:Zg,,xx- . 5 Fl X ,ogg Q gtg... . ,g ..s. 8 , , 1' is 'Q :5+1?,f ,Q'1ff,W ,L -..A lf l l l l l , l l l VERS ,-34.4 Mwst is .5 , 'Sire ' 5 -. f Q,Qw,-1'i,'3?ssfff2mf,Mis 'ig A' 4' , M ' . - ' i- 1 ' gl 2 ' My ?'f,,gli?iq ' , A E ,. 3 X, .fI' 'sul U 11 fair' it 'ff 5 msgs 3' X ar lik 'Q' , ,gh I' Q,- H 4' 1 f . Q he M H 0? I 4 I J ' W1 r n ,,' 'I-A 4 , :ji ik 'X' MOR E ER VCDLUNTE

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