MWCC STUDENTS GIVE BACK TO COMMUNITY WITH PROJECT GRADUATION

(GARDNER)--As part of Mount Wachusett Community College’s Decade of Civic Engagement initiative, graduates, their families and guests will be bringing non-perishable food items to commencement exercises, Thurs., May 20 and also at graduation rehearsal. The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is organizing the initiative “Project Graduation,” which is designed to help alleviate hunger in our community. After the graduation ceremony, the food will be given to Gardner Community Action Committee.

“ Such a simple gesture will help improve the quality of life in our community,” said MWCC President Daniel M. Asquino. “I’m very proud of our students for taking on this project at such a busy time. They are preparing for final exams, finishing-up their coursework and yet they are making the time to help alleviate hunger.”
Honors Program Coordinator Sheila Murphy and student Team leader Donald R. Gilberti Jr. are leading the effort with a committee of over 20 students.

“ Since my very first class at the Mount, everyone, staff and teachers have been wonderful and very giving,” said MWCC student volunteer John Tamulen of Gardner, “now is a chance for me to give back.”

“It’s a good cause. Not everyone realizes how many people don’t have enough food,” said Caitlin King of Sterling.
Cheri Becker, an MWCC nursing student from Baldwinville, said she got involved because of Murphy. “Sheila Murphy has been so wonderful. I wanted to get involved in this initiative as soon as she told us about it.”

Phi Theta Kappa students will be collecting food at the entrance to the Fitness Center and under the graduation tent prior to commencement. For further information, please contact Sheila Murphy at 978.630.9331.

Lea Ann Erickson , Director of Community Relations
Phone: (978) 630-9322
Fax: (978) 630-956
Email: l_erickson@mwcc.mass.edu

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