BlackboardHumanitarian of the Year Award
Congratulations to Catherine Carella, an FSU Humanitarian of the Year Recipient, for her community outreach activities during her time with FSU and the College of Engineering. In Summer 2008, Ms. Carella, along with fellow students and faculty from the local chapter of Engineers Without Borders-USA (EWB-USA) at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering made a journey to San Rafael, Peru and helped provide access to potable water to about 400 people. This is one example of her commitment to community service, which demostrates why Ms. Carella was nominated for this esteemed undergraduate award.
The President's Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year Award is a prestigious award that recognizes students who exhibit tremendous commitment to service. Each school or college selects one student to be the Humanitarian of the Year. Students are then recognized at an awards luncheon hosted by FSU President Wetherell. Students also receive $200 that is donated in their name to the nonprofit agency of their choice. Finally, the student who best exemplifies commitment to service is named the President's Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year, and an additional $1,000 is given as a donation to the nonprofit agency of his or her choice. The Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year award is an important element of Florida State University's commitment to service on campus and in the community.
