Community Service: Making a Difference in the Troy Community

Student standout: Audra Baroni '04 has received the 2004 RAA Community Service Award. Photo by Mark McCarty.

Baroni staffs Troy’s Samaritan Hospital Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program’s 24-hour hotline for well beyond the required three times per month, 12-hour shifts. She also coordinated “V-day” activities in 2003, organizing a group of students to carry out sexual assault prevention programs. Her hundreds of hours of involvement were rewarded by the RAA with a grant of $1,000 to Samaritan’s sexual assault program.

“The RAA is committed to making a difference in the lives of current students and in the Troy community,” says Dennis Powers ’63, RAA president. “We are thrilled to recognize Audra for her dedication to those same ideals.”

In addition to her volunteer work at the hospital, Baroni has been involved with the Red & White student organization, and has served as a Reunion Student Host Coordinator. These activities have given her the opportunity to interact with alumni, something she enjoys.

“So many famous people who have accomplished amazing feats went to the same school as I do!” she says. “I’ve gotten such great advice from alumni, and they are truly inspiring to me.” It’s likely those alumni lucky enough to have met Baroni have taken inspiration from her, as well.

If you’re interested in meeting some of the amazing young men and women who are today’s Rensselaer students, get involved with the programs offered by the RAA and the Office of Alumni Relations. Write to raa@rpi.edu, call the alumni office at (518) 276-6205, or visit AlumServ at www.alumni.rpi.edu to find out more.

Regional Open House May 11, 2004
Alumni from regional chapters across the country come to campus to welcome students relocating to their area, and provide them with geographical, professional, and chapter contact information. To volunteer to represent your area, contact Jacqueline Baker at bakerj3@rpi.edu or (518) 276-4132.

RAA Sponsors Rensselaer Ring Program
The RAA is offering you the opportunity to purchase a Rensselaer ring, styled after traditional class rings. For a preview of this new ring design, and information on the program for yourself or a special alumnus/na in your life, visit www.alumni.rpi.edu/serv.html or call the alumni office at (518) 276-6205.

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