Pepsi Grant Yields HARVEST IN THE GARDEN

Written By: Chelsea G. Mays-Williams

This fall, the IAA kicked off autumn, introducing a new series of events called Harvest in the Garden, sponsored by the Pepsi Grant. All events took place in the Community Learning Garden. Students enjoyed painting pumpkins on a starry night and sipping apple cider. Our painting instructor was Randie Fournier, the former IAA Student Services Coordinator. Our usual spring public speaking event, Impromptu in the Garden, was offered this fall to provide our fall semester students an opportunity to practice and compete to win prizes for their oration skills. Our three winners enjoyed a goodie bag to support them with their finals preparation. Harvest in the Garden events finished with a candy harvest allowing students to enjoy treats during the Halloween season while maintaining distance and becoming familiar with the Community Learning Garden. Thanks to the Pepsi Grant, the IAA was able to help students in relieve stress and gain confidence.