Yale students committed to working on community projects in their host city are enjoying the chance to do so full time this summer.
The 24 undergraduate students and 15 graduate or professional students have been selected as this year's President's Public Service Fellows, allowing them to work during their summer break on projects related to economic development, human development or neighborhood revitalization. They were selected from a pool of more than 200 applicants.
Established by President Richard C. Levin six years ago, the fellowships provide stipends to students who work on community-based projects for 8 to 14 weeks during the summer, thereby freeing students from financial concerns so they can work in the public interest, and freeing community organizations from the financial burden of hiring summer help.
Undergraduates interested in working as President's Public Service Fellows may apply for placements proposed by New Haven agencies, while graduate or professional students may either apply for those placements or design a community project relevant to their discipline. In addition to their daily work, fellows have a comprehensive orientation program at the beginning of the summer and meet together weekly.
Nearly 200 Yale students have served as fellows since the program was established. The fellowship is made possible with the support of Yale alumni and others.
The 2000 President's Public Service Fellows and their placements are:
Eric Ashton, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health '01, works in the Office of Mayor John DeStefano Jr., where he is researching and drafting policy memoranda on topics of interest to the mayor, and is working with members of his staff on brownfield redevelopment and urban public health issues.
Onell Jesus Calderas, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health '01, is evaluating the impact of social support programs and the utilization of supportive services on the life satisfaction of Hispanic elderly at Casa Otoñal, where he is also providing technical support for data collection.
Robert Chandler, Law School '01, is providing legal representation to clients through the Law School's Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization, where he assists various community groups and defends clients against evictions through the Housing and Community Development and Landlord/Tenant clinics.
Sarah Cowan '02 is serving as an assistant teacher at the Calvin Hill Day Care & Lustman-Findling Kindergarten full-day child care program, as well as assistant to the director of the summer program.
Renate Falkner, School of Music '01, works at the Regional Cultural Plan for Greater New Haven, where she is helping with arts marketing and the organization's involvement with National Arts Stabilization, which aims to market New Haven as Connecticut's premiere arts destination and cultural center.
Michael Field, School of Drama '02, uses theater as a medium for outreach and education as part of the Yale Drama School's Dwight/Edgewood Project.
Gabriel Freiman '02 has been completing a range of assignments for the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, including working as a volunteer coordinator.
Marcos Diaz Gonzalez, School of Architecture '02, is working on the development of a comprehensive land-use plan for a number of New Haven neighborhoods through the Yale Urban Design Workshop.
Andrea Gonzalez, Graduate School '01, works in various capacities at the Hill Health Center, where she is conducting patient surveys and assisting with the planning and implementation of medical programs to combat childhood asthma, periodontal disease and low birth weight.
Susanna Greenberg '01 works for the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, researching strategies for attracting and retaining young professionals, and the feasibility of various strategies for New Haven's economic development.
Alexander Han '01 is writing grants for various initiatives of the New Haven Police Department, including the community mapping and safety strategy program.
Patrick Hazelton '02 is assisting with the arts education program for children at the Creative Arts Workshop in addition to conducting research on the development of arts facilities.
Vanessa Herald '02 works as a teacher at Footebridge, an early childhood literacy program for New Haven elementary schoolchildren held at Foote School.
Peter Hill, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies '01, works through the Urban Resources Intitiative with residents in Fair Haven on community green-spaces, bringing tree knowledge and group coordination skills to the neighborhood green-space groups.
Terrance Hobson '01 works at the New Haven Free Public Library's Stetson Branch, where he is staffing the Technology Access Center and teaching children and adults Internet and e-mail skills.
Andrew Horowitz '02 works in the New Haven City Plan Department, assisting with the creation of a development plan for downtown New Haven.
Alvaro Huerta '01 works at the New Haven Free Public Library, assisting the Youth Services staff with the Summer Reading Program for children, as well as teaching basic Internet and e-mail skills.
Caitlin Klevorick '02 assists with the day-to-day operations of the National Youth Sports Program sponsored by the Yale Department of Athletics for more than 340 New Haven middle school students.
Deidre Lehn '01 works with students at the Connecticut Job Corps Center to improve basic written and verbal communication skills through community-based learning in addition to making a video documentary that assesses community needs in various city neighborhoods.
Aaron Lichtig '02 works with The Community Builders on rehabilitation and redevelopment issues in the Hill neighborhood.
Althea Marshall, Divinity School '01, is helping develop a Homeowners Association through the Beulah Land Development Corporation.
Laura McCargar '02 is coordinating an educational workshop series at Urban Solutions, Inc., a nonprofit organization that employs New Haven teens in landscaping and city beautification projects.
Salma Mody, School of Nursing '01, is working at the Women's Center of Yale-New Haven Hospital to provide education and family planning counseling and pre-natal care for pregnant young teens.
Joseph Montgomery '01 is working work on neighborhood revitalization efforts in the Hill neighborhood as part of the Urban Resources Initiative.
Sherry Osborn, Divinity School '01, works with the City of New Haven Department of Parks and Recreation Outdoor Adventure Program to introduce New Haven children to non-traditional, outdoor sports (canoeing, kayaking and rock climbing), while emphasizing environmental education, team building and conflict
resolution.
Patrick Casey Pitts '03 works at The Arts Council of Greater New Haven, assisting the director with various aspects of arts administration, including "Art on the Edge" for the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, and a survey of arts education in the Greater New Haven area for the Regional Cultural Plan.
Dana Remus, Law School '02, works in the Community Legal Services Clinic of the Law School's Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization.
Joel Sayres, Law School '02, works at the Law School's Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization, where he represents clients through the Advocacy for Parents and Children Clinic and the Immigration Clinic.
David Schroedel '01 works on the neighborhood revitalization efforts of the Urban Resources Initiative.
Becky Silber '01 is working with the Greater Dwight Development Corporation to create a land-use plan for the Dwight neighborhood in cooperation with the School of Architecture's Urban Design Workshop, in addition to writing an options analysis for a house-painting program in the West River neighborhood.
Theresa Silla '02 is working at the Livable Cities Initiative, aiding community development project managers.
Anika Singh '01 is researching issues related to homeownership, home financing and rehabilitation activities at the Hill Development Corporation.
Shayna Strom '01 is working with Empower New Haven to compile its first annual report, plan Empower New Haven Day and develop a photography project that will teach youths to take pictures of neighborhoods for Empower New Haven's use in the future.
Don Tontiplaphol '03 is assisting the director of the Consolidated Marketing Organization with the implementation of a marketing strategy for New Haven.
Adam Viera '01 is mentoring students from Hill Regional Career High School in the Yale S.C.H.O.L.A.R.S. (Science Collaborative Hands-On Learning and Research) program, which allows students to explore their interest in the science and health
professions.
Allison Westfahl '01 works as business and community relations liaison at Urban Solutions, Inc.
Daryl Williams, Divinity School '01, works with the Livable Cities Initiative on a variety of projects promoting economic development in New Haven.
Onage Woodine '02 works at the New Haven Boys & Girls Club, serving as an activities director, mentor and counselor for New Haven youth in a full-day summer program, as well as assisting with administration of outreach to the community.
James Woodworth, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies '01, is the greenspace manager for the Urban Resources Initiative's Community Greenspace Program, supervising summer program staff and managing the materials budget for more than 40 projects across the city.
T H I S
W E E K ' SS T O R I E S
New Michelin Guide spotlights Yale
Fleury to be new dean of engineering
Discovery may yield new therapies for liver disease
'The Mysteries Within' details noted surgeon's fascination with the body
Students devote their summer to public service in New Haven
Emeritus Faculty
Venus Williams will return to defend Pilot Pen crown
Study reveals why most schizophrenics are heavy smokers
E. Turan Onat, 75, specialist in engineering materials, dies
New center to host talks on U.S. parks
Course to explore formation of spirituality in children
Winning Smiles: A Photo Essay
Campus Notes
In the News
Bulletin Home|Visiting on Campus|
Calendar of Events|Bulletin Board
Classified Ads|Search Archives|Production Schedule|Bulletin Staff
Public Affairs Home|News Releases|
E-Mail Us|Yale Home Page
