Laura Pappas named Newman Civic Fellow

2017 May 1

Laura Pappas of Shellman was recognized by Campus Compact as a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow.

The junior, who had been an active member of the Honors Program as well as the Leadership Certificate Program, is the fourth student to garner this award in the last four years. Fellows are nominated by college and university presidents and chancellors. During this one-year experience for students, fellows have access to in-person and virtual learning opportunities, networking events and mentoring

"Laura Pappas, a third-year student at Georgia College, is a leader who has been active in Kudzu and HouServe," said President Dr. Steve Dorman in his nomination. "Through these campus organizations, she has planned and organized numerous community service activities that have engaged our students in the greater Milledgeville and Baldwin County community. Laura is a public health major who intends to pursue a career in epidemiology - specifically using social structures to prevent the spread of disease."

The fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. The fellowship, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, provides training and resources to help them develop strategies to achieve social change. Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides learning opportunities focused on the skills fellows need to serve as effective agents of change in addressing public problems and building equitable communities.