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AUGUST 2015

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Louisville Takes Tanzania

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Contents August 2015 | Vol. vi, No. 3

features

parties

Summer’s Most Anticipated Fête

Collegiate Connects

Bourbon & Bowties: A Taste of Corbett’s

Bourbon by the Bridge

Sip and Support CASA

World Sight Climbs to New Heights

Let’s Dance Louisville

Tailor-Made Tailgate

departments

Editor’s Letter

Food and Wine

Chat with the Chair

Charity Spotlight

S erving Up Dignity One Dance at a Time

Fighting Poverty through Education in Tanzania

August Fashion

Your Place in This World

A Chat with Emily Ruff and J. White of Lydia House

Pamela McCallum and Jacob Mercier, Friends of the Waterfront

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Corporate Spotlight

On the Circuit

The Scene

Nretrospect

UofL Alternative Spring Break Program

Northwestern Mutual

ock Creek Horse Show, Dinner with R Champions, Denim & Diamonds Gala, Bowties and Pearls, KY Athletic Hall of Fame, Madeline’s Cottage

Calendar of August Events

Trinity Tradition

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Your Place in This World Hudson Denim on Pointe

n our cover, Jude Loew, Executive VP and Co Owner of Barry Wooley Designs, proudly poses with his Champion trophy from Let’s Dance Louisville. The increasingly popular fundraising event hosted by the Cathedral of the Assumption to benefit their Feed My Neighbor program featured 12 local celebrities vying for the coveted mirror ball trophy. Jude worked tirelessly, both in the dance studio and in the community to raise money for Sandefur Dining Hall, a program that provides meals for approximately 65,000 hungry and homeless people each year. He says he got involved to overcome his fear of crowds and to help those in need. “What I didn’t think I would do,” Jude shared, “is make a friend and a coach (in Viktoria Szukk) who could teach me to be better

than I ever thought I could be.” Our feature stories this month are meant to be enjoyed in tandem with their combined interests in Tanzania creating a very unique global collaboration. As Cindy Skarbek and a team of teachers from Louisville Collegiate School return from a summer spent supporting The School of St. Jude in Tanzania, Dr. Ali Haider and his team of physicians, students and volunteers prepare to travel to the same small area of Africa to continue their work with World Sight. What a small world it really is and what an enormous impact can be made by one person with a dream. This month’s issue is filled with people in our community, like Jude, Cindy and Dr. Haider, who, through their desire to serve, were pushed harder, farther and higher, becoming more than they ever thought they could be.

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Bourbon & Bowties: A Taste of Corbett’s Summer’s Most Anticipated Fête

hite tents sprinkled the grounds surrounding Corbett’s - An American Place on May 21 for Bourbon & Bowties in support of Kosair Children’s Hospital. Over 1,200 people attended the sold-out event, enjoying hors d’oeuvres, bourbon and auction while celebrating the lives of 3-year-old twins Clara Maria and John Wilson McGarvey. Born June 17, 2011, Clara Maria (born 1 lb 8oz) and John Wilson (born 1lb 15oz) were born to Chris and Morgan McGarvey in Kosair’s neonatal intensive care unit at only 26 weeks. “It was really sad and really scary,” said Chris to attendees. Morgan didn’t get to hold his little girl until she was a month hold. Of that precious moment, he shared, “I kept thinking, ‘Is this our wedding dance? Is this the one time I will get to hold her?’ With joy in the NICU, there is also a certain amount of of sadness… when you have a place like Kosair Children’s Hospital then it eventually gets you to just the joy. The journey is worth the while.” Lynnie Meyer, Chief Development Officer for Norton Healthcare said, “At Kosair Children’s Hospital we work to treat mind, body and spirit, and to respond to not only the needs of the baby but the entire family.” “Kosair Children’s Hospital is the place that can make your kids better,” explained Morgan. “We saw that every day for 99 days.” Chris added, “Thank you for our two miracles.” From ticket sales to the silent and live auction, Bourbon & Bowties was able to raise over $253,000 to support Kosair Children’s Hospital. Mark your calendars for June 9, 2016 when next year’s highly anticipated event is set to take place. Tickets traditionally sell out within hours so advanced planning is key to scoring admittance to this coveted dining experience. More information on Kosair Children’s Hospital at kosairchildrenshospital.com

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Viktoria Szukk, Jude Loew

ancing machines strutted and shimmied their way across the floor for the second Let’s Dance Louisville (LDL) dance competition that provides funding to feed lunch to some of the area’s homeless. A dozen couples, made of a professional dancer and well, not one, practiced for months to get to LDL, the local version of Dancing With the Stars, in hopes of merely getting through the routine intact or taking that trophy home! Tim Tomes, on the planning committee for Feed My Neighbor, the nonprofit organization that feeds lunch to about 60 to 100 homeless people a day, said this year’s event was significantly bigger than last year’s, which translates to food in the stomachs of more people. Housed in the rear of Cathedral of the Assumption, Sandefur Dining Room has served lunch to those who would line up in what some referred to in local parlance as “Bologna Alley” since 1937. The competition heated up when Jude Loew, winner of the Champions Award, challenged other contestants to beat his cha cha. Loew, clad in suspenders and top-hat for his routine to “Ain’t No Other Man” said he practiced nonstop and lost 20 pounds. Sarah Barker Brown floated out in a white bedazzled short dress to win The People’s Award, despite a bruised rib. Both had enviable cheering sections, yet it was commercial real estate mogul Larry Shapin, who brought his cheering section on the floor with him. Shapin recreated a crowd scene from “Dirty Dancing” to the music of “I’m Having the Time of My Life.” Leslie Buddeke Smart, former professional ballerina, pirates-of-penzanced her way into the crowd’s heart as one of the night’s last contestants winning The Judge’s Award for her technique. What a great way to raise money from some of the most generous and fun people in the city for an organization that serves some of our neediest.

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potting rambunctious vervet monkeys, massive cape buffalo and cackling hyenas was definitely a part of the plan for Cindy Skarbek and her extended family while they were on safari in 2004, more than 8,000 miles away in the lushly appointed countryside of Tanzania. Sharing food with a Tanzanian family in a 12 x 12 dimly lit hut made of mud and cow dung was nowhere in the plan, but for Skarbek, visiting Belinda’s family is one of the fondest memories she has in her venture to support quality education in Tanzania. She is three years into her plan to partner local educators from Louisville Collegiate School with Tanzanian teachers at The School of St. Jude in Arusha, Tanzania. St. Jude seeks to “Fight Poverty through Education” by providing a high-quality education to students from impoverished families. The venture began in 2004 with Skarbek’s trip to Tanzania. Although she and her family were there on safari, they became enthralled with the warmth of the people and the importance placed on relationships. After visiting a government school with class size up to 120 students per teacher as part of their safari, they learned that insufficient housing for teachers sometimes limits how many teachers a school is allotted. Skarbek and her family felt led to contribute to that school by funding one house for an additional teacher, through her parents’ foundation, the Gordon V. and Helen C. Smith Foundation. “We are focused on education as a family and we quickly realized that US dollars will go a lot farther over there. We knew there was a clear need we could address,” Skarbek said about her first trip to Tanzania. Further digging uncovered that Tanzania is ranked 204 out

of 230 nations in the world for GDP per capita, and struggles to provide its children with a quality education. Government schools are overstretched and under-resourced with up to 120 students in a classroom with one teacher. Teacher pay is low and is not always paid on time, creating unpredictable attendance for teachers and poor educational outcomes for the Tanzanian society. But the desire to get involved and make a difference didn’t stop after the first trip. In fact, Cindy and her brother Bruce quickly returned to Tanzania in search of an organization or school they could partner with and invest in. The School of St. Jude emerged as a thriving model of education that was providing free, high quality education to children who would not otherwise have an opportunity to receive an education. Drawn from families who live on less than $1.25 per day, and display great academic promise, the St. Jude students proved to be shining examples of what can be achieved when simply given the opportunity to receive a quality education. Skarbek was hooked. With wheels spinning and her heart stirred she returned to Kentucky with a plan to connect with these students in a big way. Six years in to supporting The School of St. Jude, Cindy had an idea she believed would forge a promising partnership between Louisville Collegiate School and St. Jude. As a Collegiate trustee and parent of Collegiate graduates, she proposed to the Collegiate Head of School a trial team teaching program that would enable experienced teachers from Collegiate to team teach with teachers from St. Jude for 2-3 weeks, to share their knowledge of hands-on activities and help instill greater passion for teaching and education. They hoped continued on page 14

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“There is a lot to be gained on both sides.”

to encourage professional development of teachers by conducting workshops and providing opportunities for teachers to observe and improve their skills. As newly appointed Collegiate Head of School in 2013, Dr. James Calleroz White admits, “I was intrigued by the idea. That type of intimate relationship is very interesting to me because I believe in giving back as an institution and as an individual.” Calleroz White committed his support as in institution, but wanted to reserve formalizing the relationship until he had a chance to observe the culture, the setting and the results first hand. And it didn’t take him long. In June 2013, Calleroz White made the 23 hour trek to Tanzania and what he discovered captivated him on many levels. “I absolutely fell in love with the place and what they’re trying to do and how they are trying to do it. They have a wonderful concept to be absolutely the best that they can be,” Calleroz White believes. Their concept has mushroomed over the years. Since 2002 the school has added 150 students each year with 2015 boasting almost 2,000 students in K through grade 12 and its very first class of graduates, 61 strong. Thirty-two of the 61 students earned the highest recognition of distinction this year, and the next 19 were just behind them. St. Jude ranked third in the region and 25th in the country. Without St. Jude, the only alternative for some children is government school which is free, but families are still required to pay for uniforms, books and meals. There are typically 50-100 students in a classroom. Current government schools are more than 50,000 teachers short, with the ones they have not showing up consistently. Under these conditions, students in the government school do not regularly pass national exams. In order to give some of these students a chance at success, St. Jude often invites high achieving government primary school graduates to attend secondary school there. For most, this education may be the only chance they have to rise from the grips of poverty and create a different path for their future. Although the Collegiate team went to Tanzania to partner, encourage and train, Calleroz White believes, “there is a lot to be gained on both sides.” Not only did the Collegiate teachers challenge their own teaching skills, but they also gained many new friendships that are still fostered even today. Kindergarten teacher Lori Hendrix would tell you that she came away from her Tanzanian experience this year with a gain in all of the above. Instantly mesmerized by her vivacious and enthusiastic teaching partner, Bertha,

Hendrix was able to build on her rapport with the students by teaching things on their level. In a classroom with no story books, Hendrix was thrilled to bring literature to the students and to expand on their love of music by introducing the “Mosaic” song to them and teaching the students the words in English by writing them on cue cards. Challenges arose when she attempted to teach fractions, but she kept asking herself, “How do I make this real for them?” Using a tomato and a green pepper as her hands-on material she was able to watch the connections happen as they began to grasp the mathematic concept. But what struck Hendrix the most about the Tanzanian people is their level of contentment, and their joyful hospitality. “They have so little and yet they are so happy,” Hendrix said. She was fed regularly, led around from place to place and rarely allowed to carry her own backpack. Without being asked, students would wash the chalkboard daily, sweep the floor and clean up. She never once heard a complaint. Hendrix came away determined to integrate some of that personal responsibility in her own home. Calleroz White echoes that desire. “They are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. They immediately make you feel at home. They are genuinely interested in you and that is something really special. If we could take just a portion of that welcoming and open spirit and integrate it into our own homes and in our school we would be very successful,” he believes. Skarbek believes the partnership between Collegiate and St. Jude has been “a gift to both schools,” a partnership that now has its own name, Fundisha Pamoja, or Teach Together in Kiswahili. Collegiate is committed to supporting and improving this partnership by continuing to send teachers and hopes to eventually send Collegiate students to partner with St. Jude students. “We have a growing relationship that is getting bigger, stronger and better. From here, we are hoping to solidify our connection because they have become family,” Calleroz White says of their St. Jude connections. Hendrix couldn’t agree more. At the close of this year’s trip, she and Bertha parted tearfully. She not only left behind one of her favorite bracelets for her new Tanzanian friend, but she also parted ways with a bunch of kids who instantly stole her heart. “The love I received and the moments I shared with those bright, capable, warmhearted and welcoming children has changed me forever.” Molly Bond

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Assumption High School Celebrates Sixty Years of Making a Difference

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n September 6, 1955, when the first students walked up the stairs of Assumption High School, the Sisters of Mercy had a singular vision in mind — to educate young women to their fullest potential and enliven their spirit toward faith and service. Over the last 60 years Assumption students have fulfilled that mission in unimaginable ways and continue to achieve beyond their dreams. While Assumption is focused on preparing young women for higher education, it also strives to cultivate the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Service and philanthropy are an important part of developing young women of character and compassion. In 1978, school leaders developed program called “A Christian Through Service” or “ACTS” in which sophomore students go out into their local community weekly to help children, the elderly, and those with special needs. It has been broadened to encompass a four-year service learning curriculum in which students pursue service hours beginning freshman year. The class of 2015 alone earned over 26,000 service hours. As Assumption High School celebrates its 60th anniversary, its mission has been refined to these words: faith guides, compassion inspires, integrity matters, and excellence empowers. These phrases are not taken lightly. They are placed in each classroom, hung in hallways, and spoken each week over the PA system. They inspire students to reach beyond the walls of Assumption

to make the world a better place. This mantra launched a group of geography students in 2007 to combat global human trafficking through education. After much fundraising and research, they funded a school to be built in Cambodia and named it “Change – Hope through Education.” In 2010, the students visited the school and saw firsthand the impact their philanthropy had on the world. It was also in 2007 that Assumption began to devote one week each February to expand learning outside the classroom through works of service. The entire student body spends time helping at local service agencies in addition to other educational programming during what Assumption calls “Mission Week.” This nationally recognized program also involves seniors taking mission trips to international and domestic sites. Poised for the next 60 years, Assumption provides young women with opportunities to achieve at high levels, both academically and spiritually. It is through emphasis on the whole person that Assumption develops confident young women who will have the compassion and courage to make a difference in our world.

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focus first told the story of Dr. Ali Haider and his quest for global vision in July 2013. It was a story that could be classified as nothing less than heroic beginning when Dr. Haider, a passionate and inquisitive ophthalmology resident at the University of Louisville, approached his department chair about starting an international rotation. With approval, he self-funded a trip to Pakistan armed with only the simple medical equipment that would fit in his suitcase and a deeply rooted desire to help people. Dr. Haider worked to restore the site of approximately 120 people on that first trip - people who traveled on foot for days to see him and to receive operations that were completed in the most extreme circumstances. He continued to fund these trips independently, at great personal risk, every year since, committed to restoring sight to the blind in inaccessible areas of developing nations. “What I do is very selfish,” Dr. Haider insists when we caught up recently, though I doubt he could find anyone to concur with that assessment. “Helping people through restoring their sight has become an addiction for me.” If this is true, it is a vice he is happy to pass along to others. “The ultimate goal of World Sight is simple,” he explains, “to recruit and train local physicians to travel to remote areas within their own country, where patients normally do not have access to surgical intervention.” It is a far more sustainable model at a dramatically lower cost than bringing in personnel and equipment from the U.S. to perform cataract surgeries. “With this method, the surgeries are performed within the preexisting infrastructure as ‘pop-up’ surgical centers so that World Sight can essentially operate as a mobile clinic as opposed to developing costly brick-andmortar facilities.” To quantify the goal of Dr. Haider’s “life’s work,” it is important to remember that 180 million people worldwide are vision-impaired, 90% of whom live in developing countries. Of those afflicted, it is believed that 80% can be clinically prevented or surgically cured. “Without World Sight,” Dr. Haider shares, “individuals in these communities would otherwise go without treatment, becoming a cultural burden on their family and causing a dramatic economic impact on the entire community.” With the help of local businessmen Graham Cooke and Dick Wilson, along with a valued partnership with Lions Club of Downtown

Louisville, in only a few short years, World Sight has developed clinics in Pakistan, Ghana, Madagascar and Tanzania. Now, a team of physicians, humanitarians and students led by Dr. Haider will head back to Tanzania this September to conduct a public health survey and document the progress of their trained Tanzanian surgeons; but, they have set their sights even higher – to the highest free-standing mountain in the world. When I ask “Why Mount Kilimanjaro,” Dr. Haider answers with his characteristic wit and fearlessness, “Why not? The goal is to raise 10 dollars for every foot climbed.” The global impact of even the smallest donation is powerful when broken down: for only $25, you are funding one cataract surgery; $50 gives someone the opportunity to regain vision in both eyes. For $1,000 you can sponsor an entire eye camp and give 50 people the opportunity to see again. At the time of this story, the team was about halfway to their goal of $58,950. Making the climb, of course will be Dr. Haider along with his fervent local supporters, Graham Cooke and Dick Wilson. They will be joined by leading physicians and residents in the field of optometry and healthcare. Also making the journey are pre-med students and best friends, Zeeshan Bhatti, a senior at Bellarmine University, and Bilal Ahmed, a student at University of Pikeville. Both ambitious students expressed that the opportunity is a privilege and an invaluable experience that they will greatly cherish. “What we all have in common,” Dr. Haider jests, “is that we are all amateur hikers who are in over our heads and we would each do anything to raise awareness and funds for World Sight.” You can still be part of the reason this team makes it to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro by virtually cheering them on in the form of contributions to their Commit Change site. Sponsorships are available that allow for your name or logo to be featured on the large banner the group will display at the top or, for a smaller donation, they will video a “shout-out” during the climb – all just secondary reward for the inspiring work that the money will fund. The sky seems to be the limit for World Sight, and this trip will take them ever closer to that goal. Please visit worldsitenow.org to find out how you can contribute to their worthy cause. Tonya Abeln

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ydia House, nestled in the Schnitzelburg neighborhood at the corner of Lydia and Hickory Street opened just two months ago in what was historically Old Flabby’s. Serving lunch, dinner and brunch, Lydia House boasts everything from homemade kombucha to tender corned beef hash, and recently added beer, featuring domestic and imports, along with a Belgian draft. Having worked in restaurants in New York, Brooklyn and Portland, and growing up on both coasts, owner Emily Ruff says of opening Lydia House, “I looked for a place that had the right combination of elements,” explaining that, “People in Louisville are interested in supporting local. There is enough space in the market to do something original.” J. White, who has a background that includes journalism, marketing and production, joined Emily to launch Lydia House. Arriving to Louisville just six months ago, he says, “We want to welcome everyone. Lydia House can be anything – from a coffee shop to a reading place or neighborhood hangout.” Emily says, “I always wanted to do a sandwich shop. I prefer short order restaurants.” With the menu varying from ham, chicken and corn beef sandwiches to sides including grilled kale and chunky mashed potatoes, along with late night snacks, Lydia House offers subtle dishes, from sweet to savory, with hearty entrees and refreshing beverages. The meatball sandwich takes inspiration from the Mexican “albondigas,” a Mexican meatball soup. “The binding ingredient is

meatballs: rice instead of bread crumbs,” Emily explains of the dish. “The red sauce is borrowed from Italian meatball subs and we’ve added lemon peel and roasted red pepper to brighten it up.” Topped with cilantro, garlic, cumin, and cotija inside a Blue Dog baguette, the flavors meld together to create a delicious experience. Emily describes the Ruben on the menu, saying, “We serve it with house made sauerkraut and corn beef brined over a 10-day process, slow coked over 12 hours.” J. White explains that the “corned beef is served in hardy chunks instead of slices… As much pride as Emily takes in making it, she also makes a great vegetarian sandwich if you substitute Tempe.” Also on the menu, kombucha. Their recently launched kombucha (called Germantown Booch), further explores the process of fermentation, “which is long but worth it,” Emily says. “There isn’t a lot of local kombucha here; it’s mostly national brands, whose flavor falls flat.” J. White added that the recipe is, “on a handwritten note from the northwest, and a guarded secret not unlike Colonel Sanders’ chicken recipe.” Open Wednesday through Sunday, with daily specials including a 2-5 p.m. beer + sandwich combo, 7-9 p.m. beer happy hour, bar menu and spacious patio, Lydia House is a welcome contribution to the Louisville food scene, with upcoming events including “Disco and Doughnuts” produced through a partnership with Hi-Five Doughnuts as a Monday night dance party (schedule TBA). For more information on Lydia House visit lydiahouse.us.

1 lb. ground beef 1 bunch cilantro stems, minced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 large shallot, minced 1 egg ¼ cup uncooked white rice ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. cumin

sauce: 1 large can tomato puree 1 lemon peel, minced 1 roasted red pepper, minced salt + pepper to taste

Mix sauce ingredients in baking dish. Roll 1-inch meatballs and drop into the sauce. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until rice in the balls is cooked. Pile meatballs and sauce on Blue Dog Bakery Baguette, crumble cotija and top with fresh cilantro sprigs.

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Silver Anchor Awards For: Friends of the Waterfront When: Thursday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. Where: Belle of Louisville Tariff: $75 Info: friendsofthewaterfront.com

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f you have ever savored a summer day at WFPK Waterfront Wednesday, enjoyed the beauty of the lights on The Big Four Bridge, appreciated the maintenance of Waterfront Park while strolling by the river, or smiled at Catfish Louie during one of his many community appearances, the 24th annual Silver Anchor Awards could be the ideal event for you to express your gratitude. Friends of the Waterfront President, Pam McCallum, and Vice President, Jacob Mercier, share with us what to expect at the upcoming reception recognizing individuals and/ or organizations who have gone above and beyond in supporting the ongoing development and sustainability of Louisville’s Waterfront Park.

Can you reveal who the recipient is this year or is that a reveal that will take place at the reception? Friends of the Waterfront is proud to announce the 2015 Silver Anchor Award recipients. Please join Friends in recognizing two outstanding, supportive and deserving organizations this year: The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and The Ogle Foundation. The organizations will be formally recognized during the onboard reception on the Belle of Louisville and each presented with an award.

What kind of entertainment can guests expect when they board the Belle of Louisville for this event? Guests will enjoy a wonderful evening aboard

the historic Belle of Louisville (dockside) with appetizers and hors de’ oeuvres, a silent auction featuring goodies from local businesses, eateries and venues, as well as live music performed by The Wheel House Rousters. There will also be a presentation of the awards and remarks from the president of the Waterfront Development Corporation, Mr. David Karem.

Tell us about some of the worthy beneficiaries to whom proceeds of this event will go. All proceeds from The Silver Anchor event go directly to the Friends of the Waterfront—a 100% volunteer based organization whose ongoing mission is focused on waterfront advocacy and development. Friends of the Waterfront accomplishes this through programming, events, education, fundraising and marketing efforts, with an ultimate goal to ensure the community’s use and appreciation of Louisville’s Waterfront Park. Examples of projects and events that Friends of the Waterfront continues to support include Waterfront Wednesdays, The Big Four Bridge Lighting Project, annual Independence Day Festivals in the park, and ongoing park maintenance and upkeep.

How can someone become a Friend of the Waterfront? Friends of the Waterfront encourages everyone to become a ‘Friend’ by visiting our website at www.friendsofthewaterfront.com. Click “Become a Friend” at the top and follow the prompts. Friends enjoy periodic newsletters, park updates and volunteer opportunities to support the park. Tonya Abeln

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hile many students still opt for a traditional spring break on Panama City Beach, there is an option at the University of Louisville to do something more impactful with the scheduled time off. This past spring, a team of service-minded students spent five days in Asheville, North Carolina, while another group headed to Washington DC. Both trips focused on food literacy while working with local organizations to feed the hungry. In DC, students served in a food truck for the homeless while those in Ashville worked on a farm. “We always choose local organizations that work with the issue on which we’ve chosen to focus,” explains Heidi Elmer, Assistant for Student Leadership and Service in the Office of Student Involvement. This past May, two staff members and three students ventured to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador where they lived in minimal volunteer housing for two weeks and worked with a local preservation organization. While the scenery was indeed picturesque, newly graduated student Hannah Touchon described the living conditions as “rustic,” sharing, “This trip put me through challenges I have never had to deal with before.” With challenges, of course, come new experiences and personal growth. The team chopped down invasive blackberry plants and re-planted endemic coffee plants with hopes to bring back an entire species of native birds that had flown away. Elmer assures that the group did take time to soak up some local culture, visiting a turtle-breeding facility and snorkeling. The travelers were taken to a “musical” lake located inside the crater of a volcano and swam

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