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NSBE makes college possible
By Colleen Young
On October 10, 2012
The National Society of Black Engineers is hosting "A Walk for Education" on Sunday in
Syracuse. The walk will increase awareness of the opportunities available through higher
education.
AWFE is an effort to reach into the community with a particular focus in the fields of science,
technology, engineering and mathematics designed to shatter myths about African-Americans.
NSBE members will go door to door in underprivileged communities to hand out information
regarding the importance of a college education and the benefits of majoring in STEM fields.
The "goody bags" that the AWFE participants will hand out will provide information on college,
scholarships, NSBE and preparation tools for the SAT and ACT such as College Board.
"The importance of the walk is education in general," said Victor Rivera, president of the
Buffalo State chapter of NSBE.
Alex Alessi, a sophomore at Buffalo State, said she knows first-hand how beneficial and
essential a college education truly is.
"College education is extremely important, especially in today's very competitive job market.
Going to college not only provides numerous opportunities, but it also allows you to gain
firsthand knowledge from experts in your field of study," Alessi said.
The NSBE Buffalo State chapter was a part of last year's AWFE and members said they are
looking forward to participating in the Second Annual AWFE this year. Rivera said most of the
Buffalo State chapter is participating in the walk and will be increasing awareness of college for
low-income students of all ages.
As residents are provided with the resources to get started on a college education, the nearby
community center will be open to the public so that people can use computers to research the
information they were given.
Rivera said though the walk was initiated in Syracuse, there's a possibility for it to come to
Buffalo in the future. He said that walkers can truly connect with the community, letting them
know that they came from very similar upbringings and they can relate with them.
He said he believes the goal of the walk would be truly positive for residents of the City of
Buffalo.
Rivera said he thinks people shouldn't feel as though they need to immediately get a job after
high school but rather know there are ways for them to attend college and have resources out
there to help them do so.
Rivera said he knows very well what it's like to face hardship, though he wants to encourage
the community by letting residents know that money shouldn't be a reason for students to hold
themselves back from pursuing a higher education.
"If I can do it, you can do it," Rivera said. "Believe in yourself."
Charles Kenyon, dean of students, echoed Rivera's emphasis on the importance of a college
education.
"In today's global economy and technology-based society, it is so important for people of all
ages to obtain a college education in order to get the skills, training and know-how to compete
successfully for the majority of jobs available today that demand more than a high school
diploma. We fully support the Walk for Education and other efforts to encourage college
attendance," Kenyon said.
AWFE is open to participation and support from volunteers from other fraternities, companies,
school organizations, etc. Anyone interested in participating can register as a volunteer at
syr.orgsync.com/org/nsbe/programs.
AWFE will be held on from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Headquarters, which is located in the
Warehouse at 350 W. Fayette St. on the West Side of Syracuse.
For further information on AWFE, contact Korey Tillman at kwtillma@syr.edu.
NSBE's Buffalo State Chapter welcomes students from any ethnicity of major to join. To be a
part of NSBE, attend the weekly general interest meetings at 3:45 p.m. on Fridays at Caudell
219, or visit their office located in Student Union 412.
Colleen Young can be reached by email at young.record@live.com.
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