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Category Archives: McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Awards
Elena Blanc, Anthropology, Class of 2012
In the summer of 2011, Blanc worked in New York City at Domestic Workers United, an organization that provides resources, support, and a collective voice for maids, housekeepers and homecare workers. Blanc will be providing domestic workers with information about … finish reading Elena Blanc, Anthropology, Class of 2012
Posted in Labor Rights, McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Awards
Tagged new york
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Alex Houston, Psychology, Class of 2013
In the summer of 2011, Houston was an intern for the Innocence Project of Florida (IPF), an organization that investigates meritorious innocence cases and secures DNA testing to advocate for the release of wrongfully incarcerated inmates. In addition, IPF provides … finish reading Alex Houston, Psychology, Class of 2013
Posted in Legal Advocacy, McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Awards
Tagged florida
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Jodie Moon, Linguistics, Class of 2013
Moon will spend the summer working for the Korean NGO Healthcare and Hope Alliance (HHA) as a coordinator of an empowerment project for patients of thalassemia and their families in Laos. Thalassemia, a hereditary and chronic blood disorder that causes … finish reading Jodie Moon, Linguistics, Class of 2013
Posted in International Development, McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Awards
Tagged laos
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Ned Carson, Spanish Literature, Class of 2013
Carson will work for Beyond el Campo, a literacy and education initiative in Costa Rica. By hosting book groups for readers of all ages, literacy camps, English classes, reading hours for young mothers, and special events, Beyond el Campo brings … finish reading Ned Carson, Spanish Literature, Class of 2013
Posted in Education, Literacy, McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Awards
Tagged latin america, library
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Maya Scherr-Wilson, Spanish Literature, Class of 2013
As a recipient of a McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Award, Scherr-Wilson will work with the foundation La Isla, in Chichigalpa, Nicaragua this summer. La Isla’s main objective is to support the communities in the area that have been afflicted by … finish reading Maya Scherr-Wilson, Spanish Literature, Class of 2013
Posted in Education, International Development, McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Awards, Public Health
Tagged alumni, latin america
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Kelly Thomas, English, Class of 2011
In the summer of 2011, Thomas interned at La Catalina Educational Foundation (LCEF) in La Manzanilla, Mexico. LCEF is an organization dedicated to increasing literacy rates and providing free English language learning and job training resources to local people trying … finish reading Kelly Thomas, English, Class of 2011
Posted in Education, International Development, Literacy, McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Awards
Tagged alumni, latin america
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Gabriel Forsyth-Korzeniewicz, Economics, Class of 2012
Throughout his life, Forsyth-Korzeniewicz found himself asking questions about identity and the inequalities that result from identity. Consequently, he was always involved with organizations that work with people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. In high school, Forsyth-Korzeniewicz was a … finish reading Gabriel Forsyth-Korzeniewicz, Economics, Class of 2012
Posted in Disability Rights, McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Awards
Tagged africa, autism
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Maocairang (Lumo) Li, Sociology, Class of 2014
In the summer of 2011, with a McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Award, Li worked at Pentok Institute in Tibet, a grass roots local initiative led by local women as a service-centered learning organization to empower local women to take charge … finish reading Maocairang (Lumo) Li, Sociology, Class of 2014
Posted in McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Awards, Women's Empowerment
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Erica Meadow, Psychology, Class of 2013
overlooked high-schoolers find success in school and their lives. Meadow will intern for White Bird Clinic, an organization that provides a broad range of medical and psychosocial services to homeless and other marginalized people. White Bird states its mission as … finish reading Erica Meadow, Psychology, Class of 2013
Posted in Housing, McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Awards, Medicine
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Maria Zapetis, Biology, Class of 2012:
In the summer of 2011, Zapetis studied in South Africa on the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) program and then stayed for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) about elephant impact in Kruger National Park. More recently, Zapetis was awarded … finish reading Maria Zapetis, Biology, Class of 2012:
Posted in Animal Rights, Disability Rights, Environment, McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Awards
Tagged africa, animals
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