Volunteered at St. Vincent's Medical Center on July 23rd, 2025 from 9am to 2:00pm. I volunteered at Patient Floors, Level 10: Stroke Unit. I refill patient's water pitchers, restock Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and help out with any other tasks needed set by Ellen Muentener, director of the volunteer department.
A VIP tour of St. Vincent's Medical Center's new state-of-the-art OR suites was given on Wednesday, July 16. I volunteered by helping Ms. Ellen Meunteuner by remaining at a stand inside the ORs and providing directions towards people attending the OR tour.
Began volunteering at St. Vincent's Medical Center on July 10th. I was trained for Patient Floors: Levels 10: Stroke Unit. Training included: water refilling for patients, restocking personal protective equipment, going room to room with the new activity cart, and receiving volunteer uniform/badge.
nOURISH Bridgeport event! I had a great time volunteering at nOURISH Bridgeport and helping people grocery shop for items they need and like.
Volunteering at nOURish Bridgeport with Sophia Patterson
Thursday March 28: 3:00om-8:15pm
Great experience. Sophia was kind enough to offer transportation there and back, volunteered making the appetizer, dinner, and desert courses. Then delivered and handed out food to the people. that came. Also set up baskets/meals when delivered. Loved helping out the Bridgeport community.
Jobimfest 2024- Edgerton Theater 7:00-8:15pm
An annual tribute concert celebrating the music of Brazilian music composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim. His output crossed Jazz, Classical, Pop, Folk genres. It was educational towards community engagement since it helped support many communities such as: Sacred Heart University’s, the academic music program and honoring Jobim in the Edgerton Theater. The cultural experiences were shared of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was a celebration of his identity, and the everlasting impact it created onto all of us.
Joining this annual tribute concert helped support the performers and the message they stand for. As said during the concert, Joe Carter, was so happy many people had showed up as a community. He also mentioned his gratitude, that he was apart of a community so great that they would give their time to attend. Since many of Sacred Heart University’s own professors were also performing, it was a great way to support our community and theirs by showing up and giving our time to help out raise awareness for them and contribute a big part of what Sacred Heart University stands for! It was a fantastic night and the music played was beautiful.
The 10th Annual White Ribbon Campaign:
The brothers of Delta Tau Delta proudly presented their tenth annual White Ribbon campaign, along with 14 other guest speakers including: Dr. Petillo, Leaders of the Center for Family Justice, Chief Robert from Fairfield Police Department, Leader of office on violence against women at SHU Francesca and many more.This campaign spoke out against violence of women and children in physically and sexually abusive homes. It is now an international effort in many countries, of men and boys dedicating a part of themselves to end violence against women. A white ribbon is worn as a pledge to themselves, to protect women. It was a great experience, hearing from so many powerful leaders speaking out. It was reassured to remember, to stand out and speak up.
Great and fun study review session at HC 109 with Sophia Patterson!
Beyond Classification was a great experience! I am very glad I listened to this keynote by LeDerick Horne. He is an advocator for disabilities, performance poet, and works on all three: national, state, and local levels with an array of agencies and organizations. He is also on the board chair of NJCIE. He released a video course called Path to Pride and Success: 6-Step Guide to empower young people with disabilities and to help embrace themselves and access support. He speaks towards the stigmas of having disabilities and shared his own personal story.
His personal story was sad, but showed character and strength he always had within him. Even though he had a very bad experience with the Special Education place/rooms he was placed in, he still prospered and succeeded. He showed signs of anxiety, depression, and many things but also lived a double life later in highschool. LeDerick explains a situation where he had an emotional breakdown, which led to his success and college acceptance and graduation. He explains although it is not a linear path, it is filled with many successes and downs. But, he reminds us that many people are waiting for someone to give them permission to succeed, but they should really just begin.