Since the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, 64 ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï students in the College’s Agriculture & Veterinary Technology. “It was a powerful experience. No text book or lecture could have taught them what they learned from their experience in Haiti. Best of all, the contribution they made will be felt for years to come.â€
±¬×߳Թϒs unique focus on hands-on, project-based learning is rooted in the concepts of civic engagement and sustainability and provides the foundation for all learning at ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï. Local students returning from this summer’s session in Haiti include: Alfred Station – Patrick Umphries, building trades; Almond – Billy Ernest, veterinary technology; Lisa Reynolds, nursing; Megan Votava, nursing; Addison – Craig Quick, building trades; Andover – Chris Reynolds, nursing; Hunt – Ethan Duell, building trades; Wellsville – Nicole Terwilliger, veterinary technology.
±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï nursing students (from left) Gurvinder Kaur and Sunnie Day assist Dr. Jim Wilkens in examining a patient in Haiti.
±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï building technology students (from left) Patrick Umphries, Eric Scott, and Megan Votava (nursing) construct some bunk beds for the guesthouse.
Alfred veterinary technology students Erin Baum examines a horse for a Haitian farmer.
Alfred veterinary technology student Michele Marinich examines a cow during a veterinary clinic.