Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Student of the Week! ~Courtney Hurtt~

Courtney Hurtt
Junior
Comparative Cultures and Politics with a Specialization in Global Urban and Education Studies 



Courtney is currently a Student Leader in Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience (mrule), a student organization dedicated to social justice through promoting dialogue, service, and activism. 


She is also co-founder of Friends of VVOCF, which is an organization dedicated to supporting an MSU-partnered orphan care center in South Africa for those affected by the HIV-AIDS epidemic. 

After visiting the center last summer she has continued commitment to supporting vulnerable youth locally as well as internationally. She was awarded a 2009 Clinton Global Initiative Award for $5,000 in her efforts towards VVOCF. In addition, International Studies and Programs published a story about VVOCF's work. 

Her plan is go on to graduate school after Spring 2011, and continue working within the field global urban educational politics.

This SUNDAY Friends of VVOCF will be sponsoring the 3rd Annual Dodgeball Tournament in efforts to raise money for the center. If you are interested in gathering a team you can email her at hurttcou@msu.edu.

*Join the AAC Dodgeball team on Sunday, November 22!* 
 

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