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the Seahawk | NEWS | September 23, 2004 UNCW from page 1 and transfer students from underrepresented groups. The program teams new students with enrolled students who have been successful in meeting the challenges of college,” said Deborah Brunson, Interim Director of the Office of Campus Diversity. There are approximately 150 student organizations on campus that are registered with the Campus Activities and Involvement Center, so students have a myriad of choices for extracurricular activities. Services utilized by many UNCW students pertain to health. Health services provided by the university include help for students with learning disabilities, counseling services, drug and alcohol awareness programs and access to an on-campus pharmacy. Traditionally housed in Westside Hall, these services are temporar ily located in the Friday Hall Annex. In recent months, students have been encouraged to visit the counseling center to help them deal with issues associated with the recent tragedies that have occurred on the campus. Entertainment services are also popular among UNCW students. The Association for Campus Entertainment offers events such as open mic night and an annual spring concert. Campus Recreation, Career Services and Greek organizations are also student-friendly. For more information on services offered by UNCW, visit www.uncw.edu/www/stu- dents.html. Juan Aragon receives help in Spanish-Eng- lish translation for his various classes. Amigos Internacional, a program de signed to as sist the Latino community of Wilmington, employs many UNCW foreign language stu dents as tutors and translators. Courtesy of Rachel Pooto AMIGOS from page 1 Amigos Internacional has expanded rapid ly. It is now located in a large brick building at 1516 Market St. “I’m very proud of what we do here. We cover a broad scope-we have English classes, we’ll help them read their mail, find housing, attorneys, doctors, even jobs.” “We have people calling and asking for someone to clean their house, cut their lawn or do carpentry. We’re glad to help them and also find employment for the Latinos, who need to make a living,” Vasquez said. “In fact there is nothing we don’t take on, and we don’t turn anybody away.” She has had some unusual requests. “A young man came in and said, i heard you help people with problems. Can you help me get an arm?’” “So we did. We got him free or reduced doctor care and Floyd’s Limbs here gave him the prosthesis at a discounted price,” said Vasquez. The 23-year-old from Mexico is now doing landscaping locally. Another little boy, a 12-year-old from Hon duras, came in with his parents. The boy was outgrowing his artificial eye and the socket would close or shrink if he didn’t get a larger replacement. “We were able to provide him with the eye through the help of donors, who gave $1,000 to buy it at a discounted price,” Vasquez explained. She said people are so grateful for tin help. “1 love seeing people’s lives change an! watching them succeed,” Vasquez said. A small staff and volunteers from all wa| of life help the director with the prograi The largest group of volunteers comes fiat UNCW. “We have about 150 volunteers m 80% are from UNCW. And they do just ate anything around here to help,” said Vasquez One UNCW student volunteer, LisaC» so, agreed. “1 can get a telephone call ask* if 1 can meet someone at the dentist office id V translate,” she said. The bilingual senior said she also woriei the organization office Centro Latino organiz ing, filing, setting up appointments or woit- ing in the daycare center babysitting. “I k»i it,” Caruso said, who enjoys lending a helpins hand. The Spanish Club at UNCW also p involved in the agency. “We have an Adopi a-Family Project in which different chuid groups, clubs and businesses participate The Spanish Club usually adopts a family £ Christmas and Easter. The members donat money for gift certificates for toys or cank for example,” Vasquez said. To raise money, Amigos Intemacionald hold its sixth annual Festival Latino Nov,6i Hugh MacRae Park on College Road. ^ “I love what I do,” Vasquez said. “I’m s ' blessed. I get paid for making people happj' Are you registered to vote? Why or why not? Nicole Dougherty Freshman Yes, because I can. Sarah Helms Senior Biology Yes. By voting I am allowed to have a say in our countrj-’s lead- and the decisions they trmke. Yes, it is an important part of being a citizen Kelly Nassis Junior Elen^ntary Education 1 am not registered but planning to, because I think every vote is hnportant in choosing the leader of our country. Erie Schonhoiz Sophomore Undecided Bad^^ound courtesy of uAjMu Pictow fry NotertDw I •mg SEAHAWK
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