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Habitat
for Humanity applauds Villanova participation
Krystin Fischer '05
Since 1989, Villanova University has been an active participant and
contributor to Habitat for Humanity. This year, Villanova was recognized for
having the most participants in the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate
Challenge. Not only did Villanova top the list of 246 academic institutions,
but the University was ahead by at least 160 students. This accomplishment
does not come as a surprise to Noreen Cameron, director of Campus Ministry,
who stated, “I believe that we hunger for spirituality in what can be a fast
and materialistic world. Students have time free from pressures of school
and work and settle down to serve another.” Villanova encourages students to
take advantage of the 45-50 Habitat for Humanity and mission break trips
which are offered during fall and spring break as well as once during the
winter and spring. Students and staff alike are invited to volunteer their
time and energy each year to experience, first hand, the power and beauty of
service.
In addition to being a week of service to others,
students often experience inner growth and realization on Habitat trips,
something that cannot be replaced by vacationing at a “normal” spring break
location. Villanova’s reputation for their involvement in Habitat for
Humanity extends to incoming students. Many new students enter the
University already aware that going on a service trip is one aspect of
Villanova life that is not to be missed. It is a really refreshing
occurrence to travel, build, work, cook and clean with 15 strangers who
ultimately transform into friends by the end of just one week. Villanova’s
enthusiastic participation in Habitat for Humanity is an inspiration and a
true testament to the loving community the University fosters. |
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