Mari Luna is actively working to help immigrants in the United States. She currently serves as a community organizer for Movimiento Cosecha, a movement that fights for the rights of all immigrants. “Movimiento Cosecha has really allowed me to work directly with the people most impacted and center their voices when working with them… Read more »
Entries by Leslie Wells
Life of service earns André Zhang Sonera Plater Medallion
O’Neill IUPUI’s André Zhang Sonera doesn’t just talk about the importance of community engagement; he has been living out his mission to make a difference in Indianapolis and his hometown of San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, for years. After Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017, André stepped up to help from 1,870 miles away in… Read more »
Amber Rose Greaney awarded Plater Civic Engagement Medallion for her service
To anyone who knows Amber Rose Greaney, it was no surprise to learn that she was selected as a recipient for IUPUI’s William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion for the 2020–21 academic year. After all, her list of accomplishments, projects, and honors could fill a book—or two. “Amber’s commitment to community engagement far exceeds… Read more »
O’Neill MPA candidate Cassidy Caudill earns Plater Medallion
Cassidy Caudill’s time with the O’Neill School at IUPUI is coming to a close. The Master of Public Affairs candidate is set to complete her degree in December 2021 with a concentration in Policy Analysis. She currently works as a graduate assistant for enrollment management for the O’Neill School, but also serves as the… Read more »
O’Neill’s Bri Youn earns spot among Top 10 and Top 100 undergrads
Bri Youn began her academic career focusing on and earning a degree in elementary education. “As much as I loved working in a classroom, I was spending the majority of my time volunteering outside of it,” she admits. “A close friend made an off-hand joke saying my nonprofit work was getting in the way of… Read more »