Tshana (Guiswite) Jamara ’09
Broadcasting major
Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
Contributed by Erin Kriner ’09
As a broadcasting major with an emphasis in production, Tshana Jamara ’09 took full advantage of her Philadelphia campus experience by landing an internship at the local ABC television affiliate, WPVI-TV, Channel 6.
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Posted in 2009, Broadcasting, Internships, Philadelphia Campus, Study Abroad | No Comments »
Posted on October 6th, 2009
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Rachel Moffett ’09
Elementary Education major
Every Tuesday afternoon Rachel Moffett ’09 boards a bus to work with inner-city youth at the Allison Hill Community Center in Harrisburg. After four years of helping with homework, cleaning, serving meals, and lending a shoulder to cry on, this elementary education alum bids farewell to the individuals that have helped shape her life, broaden her horizons, and strengthen her fortitude.
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Posted in 2009, About Service, Alumni, Education, Service and Learning, Study Abroad | No Comments »
Posted on October 6th, 2009
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Emily Rainville ′04
English Literature major
Currently residing in South Asia
Study abroad experiences in West Africa and France shaped this student’s view of the world and convicted her about the investment she could make in the lives of those outside her immediate circle of influence. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 2004, About Service, Alumni, English, Majors & Minors, Study Abroad | No Comments »
Posted on June 18th, 2009
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Joshua Stone ’10
Biology and Spanish double major
Hometown: Royal Oak, MD
Joshua Stone ’10, one of only 1,100 citizens since 1914 to receive the William T. Hornaday Silver Medal for distinguished service in conservation, chose Messiah College for its high-level of student-faculty interaction, its renowned globally focused research, and its commitment to environmental stewardship.
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Posted in 2010, Biology, Go Green!, Spanish, Study Abroad | No Comments »
Posted on August 13th, 2008
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Brittany Williams ’09
Mathematics major with Teaching Certification
Hometown: Hudson, Ohio
Co-authoring a Braille-inscribed book for disabled children in West Africa is one way this Messiah College mathematics major is stretching herself beyond the classroom.
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Posted in 2009, About Service, Collaboratory, Giving Back, Mathematics, Service and Learning, Study Abroad | No Comments »
Posted on August 12th, 2008
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Stevie Baum ’11
Human Development and Family Sciences major
Hometown: York, Pennsylvania
As a person living with cerebral palsy, track student/athlete Stevie Baum ’11 seems to welcome challenge. From continually exceeding her personal best on 800-meter races, to helping disabled and elderly Africans gain access to water and sanitation facilities, Stevie has made her Messiah experience her own.
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Posted in 2011, Collaboratory, Family Science, Human Development, Service and Learning, Study Abroad | No Comments »
Posted on July 7th, 2008
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Brittany Brendsel ′08
Sociology and international development major/concentration in anthropology
Hometown: BigFork, Montana
The day 17-year-old Brittany Brendsel ′08 came across Messiah College’s Epicenter website (http://www.messiah.edu/academics/epicenter)
and learned she could improve the lives of others around the globe, she knew her path was determined … by God.
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Posted in 2008, About Reconciliation, Anthropology, Giving Back, Honors Program, Internships, Intl' Development, Service and Learning, Sociology, Study Abroad | No Comments »
Posted on May 20th, 2008
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Melina Benson ’09
Biology major
Hometown: Willington, Connecticut
A gripping study-abroad experience and revealing service-learning opportunity changed Melina Benson’s life, solidifying the biology major’s determination to succeed in her challenging pre-med program at Messiah College.
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Posted in 2009, Biology, Honors Program, Service and Learning, Study Abroad | No Comments »
Posted on May 15th, 2008
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