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Q: Were you involved in any clubs/organizations? Which ones? How did they shape your experience?

A: I volunteered with Dr. Neal Lester’s Project Humanities homeless outreach for the last two years. I kind of knew him toward the end of my year at Chandler-Gilbert. 

Project Humanities devotes forum to examining social and online phenomenon of holding systems and individuals accountable

 I remember well this student’s seemingly self-congratulatory comment even after these many years: “Racism doesn’t affect me because I am white.”

These are most precarious times. COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down. Almost everything we know has changed in a matter of weeks, including how we interact with others. But does that mean we should unlearn what’s important, including how we show our humanity to each other at such a crucial time?

ASU Project Humanities Founder and Director Dr. Neal Lester, an Ahwatukee resident, was recently recognized with two awards for his leadership and community service.

Parents need strong social support because poor parenting not only damages children, but also leads to negative consequences for the larger community, according to a panel of experts who spoke at an Arizona State University event on Thursday.

ASU Project Humanities Founder and Director Dr.Neal Lester, an Ahwatukee resident, was recently recognized with two awards for his leadership and community service.

Once the coronavirus outbreak morphed from a slightly alarming news story into THE news story, the ONLY news story, I asked Neal Lester if COVID-19 concerns had dramatically impacted his usual schedule.

ASU Project Humanities/Service Saturdays, the outreach program to distribute needed clothes, shoes, and hygiene items to homeless individuals will suspend services immediately stated the programs architect Dr. Neal Lester in a written communication to the many volunteers knows as ambassadors of goodwill.