“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” -Mahatma Ghandi
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The Department of Foreign Languages Annual HOPE Award doing Humanitarian work
creating Opportunities for those in need promoting Peace in the world and sharing your linguistic cultural Expertise with others |
Award Prize: $150
and your essay published in the next edition of Lingua Franca
Essay Topic: You are invited to compose an essay discussing Ghandi’s quote and the relationship between community service, education and leadership, particularly in the context of how these can improve our world. You are encouraged to discuss personal experiences such as humanitarian work you have undertaken or plans you have to use education and leadership to contribute to your community.
Details: Open to students who have taken language courses with the Department of Foreign Languages. Essays should be no longer than two pages and must be written in either English or any of the languages represented by the department (French, Italian, German, Spanish, Arabic).
Evaluation Criteria: Importance of contribution and clarity of expression.
Deadline: Essays must be received by 1 March 2012.
Submission or Questions: Dr. Kristine Doll or Dr. Kenneth Reeds, Dpt. of Foreign Languages
Details: Open to students who have taken language courses with the Department of Foreign Languages. Essays should be no longer than two pages and must be written in either English or any of the languages represented by the department (French, Italian, German, Spanish, Arabic).
Evaluation Criteria: Importance of contribution and clarity of expression.
Deadline: Essays must be received by 1 March 2012.
Submission or Questions: Dr. Kristine Doll or Dr. Kenneth Reeds, Dpt. of Foreign Languages
