UNews - Samantha Gilbert

Immersed in the culture

trevor.kenney — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:06:18 +0000

A group of U of L Rotaract club members were recently in Guatemala to present Roots and Wings International (RWI) with $1,000, which the not-for-profit organization used to provide Internet access to the 1,200-resident village of Pasac in Nahuala, Sololá. The charity recently constructed the first tech center in the area, where 30 computers serve 600 students and members of the community.

While in Pasac, the group stayed with local families, and truly learned what life is like in rural Guatemala.

"Most of our time was spent with the local people, either hiking, working in their homes with them or playing soccer with the kids," says Samantha Gilbert.
"The hospitality and generosity we experienced touched all of our hearts, and it is because of this experience that our club has decided to support Roots and Wings in the future with annual contributions to their scholarship fund. We all were able to see with our own eyes just how valuable this group is, and how, through their scholarship programs, computer literacy classes, and after school tutoring, they are making positive changes in the lives of the kids, families, and post-secondary students of the region."

This story first appeared in the Legend. To view the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Rotaract curling bonspiel on Saturday

trevor.kenney — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:08:40 +0000

As part of World Rotaract Week, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Rotaract Club will be holding its first curling bonspiel in support of the Lethbridge & Interfaith Food Banks as well as the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Student Food Bank.

Rotaract invites the community to join them on Saturday, Mar. 13 at the Lethbridge Curling Club from 3 to 5 p.m. for a family-friendly afternoon of curling and fellowship.

"This isn't going to be a competitive event," says Rotaract vice-president administration, Samantha Gilbert. "It's just a chance for Rotaract, Rotary and community members to spend a fun afternoon together in support of local food banks."

Although this is Rotaract's first bonspiel this is not their first World Rotaract Week event. Every year Rotaract clubs from around the world commemorate the charter of the first Rotaract Club in North Carolina in 1968. Past World Rotaract Week projects have included hosting a pancake breakfast at the YWCA and picking up garbage around the U of L campus.

"We're excited to be supporting the local food banks this year, including the Student Food Bank at the U of L," says Gilbert. "Local Rotary clubs are also supporting them this month as part of Food Bank Month and we wanted to do our part."

Community members of all ages are encouraged to register their team of four by contacting rotaract@uleth.ca by Friday, Mar. 12 to register. Cost is $10/person to register, along with a non-perishable food item donation. Olympic theme costumes are encouraged, with prizes for the best costumes.

The U of L Rotaract Club is a not-for-profit service club that is part of the Rotary International.

With over 7,000 Rotaract clubs in 163 countries worldwide, the U of L Rotaract Club fundraises, volunteers and most importantly raises awareness for both local and international need.

For more information, contact Samantha Gilbert (403-715-4970).

Students share Millenium Fund

trevor.kenney — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:23:42 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Board of Governors recently recognized several students who received new scholarships from the Millennium Scholarship Fund. A total of 15 students shared $73,500 in new and renewed awards. The complete list of scholarship recipients is below.

Alix Blackshaw, BSc, 4th yr (renewal)
Courtney Cann, pre-BA/BEd, 3rd yr (renewal)
Teena Cormack, BA/BEd, 4th yr (renewal)
Gina Deitz BA, 1st yr (new)
Thomas Fox BSc, 3rd yr (new)
Samantha Gilbert, BSc, 2nd yr (new)
Chelsey Gorety, BA/BEd, 3rd yr (new)
Alisha Janiga, BSc/BEd, 3rd yr (new)
Carissa Johnson, pre-BFA (Art)/BEd, 1st yr (new)
Jesse Johnstone, BFA (New Media), 4th yr (renewal)
Randi McDonald, BA, 3rd yr (renewal)
Jerrim Rushka, BFA (New Media), 1st yr (new)
Bethany Schmidt, BA, 3rd yr (new)
Alysha Smith, pre-BMus/BEd, 1st yr (new)
Annette Vandekerkhove, BSc, 1st yr (new)

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