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Photo by Alice Moreno
Buddy System MIA is a volunteer placement program to assist the at-risk demographic, such as the elderly or immunocompromised, receive their groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re making matches based on location to enable neighbors to help neighbors. Once a volunteer is placed with a buddy, they are asked to keep in touch with them and assist them in running errands to limit their exposure to COVID-19. Our short term goal is to help limit exposure for people in the at-risk demographic. Our long term goal is to create a culture of community. We hope that the buddy relationships being built during this time will continue to flourish long after the corona virus scare ends.
For more information on Buddy System MIA and how to volunteer or donate, please visit buddysystemmia.com.
Photo by Alice Moreno
Isabella Garcia picks out plantains while grocery shopping for Barbara Valencia, a 21-year-old individual with a weak immune system. She assists Valencia throughout the week after her doctor ordered her to stay at home to reduce the risk of contracting the virus.
For more information on Buddy System MIA and how to volunteer or donate, please visit buddysystemmia.com.
Photo by Margi Rentis
The Office of Global Learning Initiatives, in partnership with the Honors College, hosted an alumni panel titled “You Got This: The Truth about Post-Grad Life!” yesterday as part of Panther Alumni Week (PAW). Now in its seventh year, PAW brings alumni back to campus for current students to engage with them.
To view the full panel, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/fiuhonorscollege/videos/198404301350638/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARCptqRnZTOzLhOXT2KXldJYols_k5gYJAuwif6HsUr-H9gZJLeeXfIE6BclpO3pCeNN81lSq0sSprpF
To view photographs from the event, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmLetLXU
To view the full panel, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/fiuhonorscollege/videos/198404301350638/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARCptqRnZTOzLhOXT2KXldJYols_k5gYJAuwif6HsUr-H9gZJLeeXfIE6BclpO3pCeNN81lSq0sSprpF
To view photographs from the event, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmLetLXU