students participate in Syrian relief projects through Malone University (OH)

Malone University students in the communication arts Senior Capstone class chose to raise money for aid in the Syrian crisis as their legacy project. Marcia Everett, Ph.D., professor of communication arts and director of The College Experience, said that the group worked through the Mennonite Central Committee through a variety of service projects including a rummage sale, odd jobs, and fundraising efforts, resulting in nearly $1900 raised to help Syrian refugees. Recently, Dr. Everett was contacted by Marlin Yoder, donor relations associate for the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/ Kentucky/Tennessee region for the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Yoder thanked Everett for making Malone University students aware of service opportunities and doing justice by offering a group legacy gift to displaced Syrians. Yoder also acknowledged Malone students that had volunteered at Belden Elementary school in an after school program. "I was pleased to see the Malone students there doing such good work in a most challenging environment," he said. He went on to thank the students for their "legacy gift of hope for those suffering in Syria." "I pray you may continue practicing your faith generously either individually or with others in a group. You have sent a tangible message of God's love and compassion through milk powder and diapers, peace-building and trauma workshops, emergency food, and kits and blankets for Syrians or displaced Syrians." Local students partisipating in the relief projects include: To view these students click here: http://malone.meritpages.com/achievements/-students-participate-in-Syrian-relief-projects-through-Malone-University-OH-/13249