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“Jake is an exceptionally gifted young man. However, it is the extraordinary degree to which he graciously shares his talents, time and energy in service of others that make him truly remarkable,” said Susie Kalinoski, associate director for the John W. Alford Center for Service Learning. “Jake’s natural compassion fuels his personal commitment to give of himself broadly and deeply. The stunning number of areas and organizations he contributes to is matched only by the degree of his commitment within each and every one.”
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Serving as a Big Brother since spring semester 2014, Dennie has mentored the same student, addressing issues of bullying and toxic masculinity and serving as an empathetic and present listener.
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Ohio Campus Compact is a statewide non-profit coalition of college and university presidents and their campuses working to promote and develop the civic purposes of higher education. Ohio Campus Compact believes Ohio colleges and universities to be centers of civic engagement and renewal where all learning, teaching, and scholarship advance the public good and prepare students for active citizenship and democratic participation.