Congratulations Schweitzer Award Recipients!

The Schweitzer Award is given annually to two students who exemplify Albert Schweitzer's philosophy of reverence for life and his dedication to a life of service. This year, Joey Huddleston and Sasha Anderson (shown right) were the recipients of this award. The Sociology Department congratulates Sasha and Joey on receiving the Schweitzer Award!

A triple major in Sociology, French, and Political Science with a minor in University Honors, Sasha is currently studying abroad at the University of Limerick in Ireland and will be traveling to Universite de Lausanne in Switzerland for the spring semester to work on her French language skills and finish up her undergraduate majors in Political Science, Sociology, and French. Next year she is planning on starting her Master's in International Development through a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship.

Joey Huddleston (shown left) is currently a junior at Chapman and is a double major in Sociology and Peace Studies. In his short time at Chapman, he has been an active memberof Wilkinson College. However, Joey's college experience did not begin here at Chapman. Before transferring to Chapman, he was enrolled in the fine arts photography program at the San Francisco Art Institute. During his time in San Francisco, he quickly realized that his passion was not found in the outward expression of himself through photography. Instead he desired to use photography to connect people and strive, as he describes, "to understand whatever causes such gross miscommunication and dehumanization between cultures. "Joey loves photography because it connects the subject with the audience quickly.

Joey has enjoyed being a member of both the Political Science and Sociology Departments and working with their diverse group of faculty. He feels that through his studies and travel experiences, he has become a more sympathetic person.

Recently, Joey was invited by the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts to travel to Cameroon and help shoot a documentary about Non-Government Organizations working in Cameroon. His group concentrated their efforts in the capital of Yaounde, where they worked closely with Asseja, a non-profit organization that works with street children. Joey found Cameroon to be one of the most hospitable and inviting places he has ever visited. He enjoyed eating fried plantains, working with the Cameroonians and experiencing Africa first hand.

The Department congratulates its majors on their achievements!

Dr. Tekle Woldemikael,
Chair and Professor of Sociology
woldemik@chapman.edu
(714) 744-7840