On February 12th and 13th, 2025, members of the Utah International Mountain Forum, alongside the Foreign Affairs Club and the Rotaract Club participated in UVU’s Spring Semester Club Rush to promote the coalition and encourage attendees to get involved with the organizations. This was also an event to raise funds for the incoming trip for our delegation to the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in March, 2025
The UIMF booth at the UVU club rush on Wednesday, February 12th.
The event took place on Wednesday, February 12th, and Thursday, February 13th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The purpose of UVU’s Club Rush was to provide a platform for different student organizations to promote their missions, engage with attendees, and encourage student involvement. The Utah International Mountain Forum (UIMF) booth was led by UIMF President Janessa-Michelle Purcell, with support from various volunteers and club members who assisted at different times during the day to promote the coalition such asChrist Louyoko, Ana Caballero Ferreyro, McKay Jones, Savannah Neighton, Cade Bloomer, and Lillian Higginbotham.
Volunteer, Savannah Neimann, participating in promoting UIMF.
The primary goal was to promote UIMF and educate students and attendees about the organization's advocacy for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Agenda. Additionally, it highlights how UVU’s Student-Engaged Learning model fosters hands-on involvement in community-based service projects, providing valuable volunteer opportunities, real-world experience and skills to raise funds.
Christ Louyoko leading the booth for the Rotaract club.
Volunteering and participating in the Spring Semester Club Rush, uses UVU’s student-engaged learning model by taking an active role in communicating and promoting UIMF’s sustainable development initiatives to the students and attendees. This gave me hands-on experience in contributing to community-based initiatives.
Lillian Higginbotham promoting UIMF.
Participating in an event like this provided me with valuable experience in educating students about the mission of UIMF and the significant community-based service initiatives that the organization supports. I had the opportunity to actively engage with attendees, sharing how UIMF contributes to the broader goals of sustainability and student-led advocacy. Additionally, I was grateful for the opportunity to collaborate closely with the UIMF president, which allowed me to develop a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie. Together, we worked toward promoting the organization, fostering a shared sense of purpose, and enhancing the visibility of UIMF’s important work.
Lillian G. Higginbotham, UVU Earth Science Student
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STUDENT REFLECTIVE ESSAYS
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25-02-18-Savannah Niemann Volunteer with UIMF at Club Rush
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25-02-16-McKay-Jones-Building Community, Leading Conversations, and Initiating Change
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