Welcome Carolina students have an amazing
It is an honor to congratulate the
way of giving back. Whether it is
Class of 2013 Buckley Public Service
connecting work in the classroom to
Scholars! During their time at
making a difference in the community,
Carolina, these impressive students
developing innovative solutions to
have strengthened their commitment
practical problems in our local or global
to service while also expanding
communities, or supporting the efforts
their skills as they connected with
of others, our students are making our
communities in North Carolina, across
state, nation and world better.
the United States and around the world. Throughout this bulletin, you can see the numerous ways these
For decades, we have demonstrated a collective, campus-wide
students have committed time and talent to so many worthwhile
responsibility by engaging with and responding to the world around
efforts. The Carolina faculty and staff, dedicated community agencies
us. Our students and faculty connect in untold ways to what is
and countless individuals with whom they have worked are also to be
happening beyond our walls. So it is fitting that we honor the 2013
commended for their unending support of these students and all they
graduating class of Buckley Public Service Scholars for what they have
have done in the name of service.
done while at Carolina. Begun in 2003, the program continues to grow, and this year, 9.2 By expanding and applying their knowledge, skills and passion for
percent of Carolina undergraduates are enrolled as participants.
service, they prove every day that Carolina is the best place to discover,
In 2011, the Carolina Center for Public Service announced the
learn and engage. They continue to bring to life our mission as a public
establishment of the Walter White Buckley Jr. Endowment, and it
university to improve people’s lives.
is thanks to this endowment that Buckley Public Service Scholars will be graduating for generations to come. Building on Carolina’s
As you read this bulletin, you will learn a little about how each scholar
tradition of excellence, the class of 2013 joins those who have gone
and every project continues Carolina’s long tradition of service.
before them and sets the example for those who follow. Each of these graduates has demonstrated commitment and passion in serving
Thank you for helping us celebrate these outstanding students and
through this program. I have no doubt they will continue to make
their accomplishments. They are an excellent example of what makes
meaningful contributions as they leave Carolina dedicated to making
Carolina exceptional in both academics and public service.
a difference wherever they are.
H. Holden Thorp
Chancellor, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Lynn W. Blanchard
Director, Carolina Center for Public Service
CONTENTS The Carolina Center for Public Service connects the energy and expertise of both the University and the community to provide students, faculty and staff with deep and transformative experiences. Through engaged scholarship and service, we work together to create collaborative and interdisciplinary solutions to local and global challenges.
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