Christopher Newport University Students
Reach Habitat for Humanity Goal of $16,250News Release - August 6, 2004
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(NEWPORT NEWS, VA) — Students in the President's Leadership Program (PLP) at Christopher Newport University have reached their goal to raise $16,250 in support of the Peninsula Habitat for Humanity. CNU partnered with five local organizations to build the Habitat House.
"At CNU we are in the business of shaping leaders - students who have a passion for engagement and a commitment to make the world a better place," said CNU President Paul Trible. "We are pleased to support the good work of Habitat for Humanity." Each year freshman students at CNU apply for admission to PLP. They must exhibit leadership characteristics in their schools and communities and are selected based on academic achievement. Established by President Trible, PLP instills an outstanding sense of responsibility and civic duty and gives graduates the knowledge and confidence to engage as responsible leaders and citizens in their communities, the nation and the world.
PLP students raised Habitat funds through a benefit concert, car wash, bake sale, a can crushing event for recycling, a Silver Storm dance competition, and a dunking booth at Spring Fest. "Habitat for Humanity was a big challenge that required participation from students, faculty, and the community," said PLP member Elizabeth Browning, junior from Broad Run, Va. "Raising $16,250 and helping build a home is an accomplishment we can all be proud of."
The CNU Habitat House partnership includes; the Daily Press, Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, Howmet/Alcoa, The Old Point National Bank, Wal-Mart and The ReStore. The Peninsula Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit homebuilding organization that helps families in need build and purchase safe, affordable housing. The goal is to eliminate poverty housing on the Peninsula.
Christopher Newport University is a four-year public university in Newport News, Virginia. CNU enrolls nearly 4,800 students through its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Business. CNU's faculty and staff of nearly 1,000 focus on "students first," outstanding teaching, access and opportunity, and liberal learning. CNU is committed to leadership in the community and the Commonwealth.