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Getting to Know…Audrey Kidwell

Since her freshman year, political science major Audrey Kidwell has met with a student from Culver Elementary School every Tuesday for two hours. Kidwell’s student was in the first grade when they were paired two years ago through the USI Multicultural Center’s College Mentors for Kids program. The College Mentors for Kids program focuses on topics surrounding service, community, and the world. “The main goal is to keep the students focused on staying in school and how they can help in the community,” Kidwell said. As she enters her junior year, her “mentee” is starting third grade. “You can really see how she is maturing,” Kidwell said. “Her mom told me that she is doing better in school.”	Kidwell

Kidwell is the daughter of Dan and Pam Kidwell of Franklin, Indiana. In addition to the political science major, she carries a minor in international studies; is an International Club member; and is a student worker in the Financial Aid office. She also is president of Phi Delta, the USI chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha service organization. Founded in 1929, ESA promotes public service and volunteerism, focusing on fundraising activities for charitable organizations, including St. Jude’s Hospital, Camp Riley (a summer camp for children with physical disabilities), and Easter Seals. Kidwell co-founded the chapter with USI student Megan Dukes during her freshman year. “I like helping people, and I like the fundraising,” she said. Phi Delta’s major event is “Cookies with Santa,” held each December for children from the community. Phi Delta raises money for the event by selling hot chocolate and scarves on campus in November. Information about Phi Delta will be available at the Student Involvement Fair on Wednesday, September 6, and also is on the Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Web site. Phi Delta meets at 7 p.m. Sundays in Liberal Arts Center Room 1002. If you would like to submit a faculty or staff member, or a student, for “Getting to know…” contact Wendy Knipe Bredhold, University Notes editor at 812/461-5259. Return to Top

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