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Forensics Student Organization Helps Out Local Resident During Big Event

November 7, 2011 by Rob Williams

Forensics Student Organization Helps Out Local Resident During Big Event

Forensics Student Organization Helps Out Local Resident During Big Event

COLLEGE STATION—Spring cleaning took on a new meaning as several members of the Aggie Forensic Investigative Science Organization (AFIS) recently participated in nation’s largest, one-day, service project at Texas A&M University – The Big Event.

AFIS members spent Saturday March 26, 2011, helping a local resident prepare a garden for planting season and complete general repairs around her home.

The group’s assignment was part of the large-scale student-run service project, where Texas A&M students give back to the residents of the Bryan-College Station area by working on different jobs.

This year, AFIS was assigned to work on Dr. Amy Sharp’s home in College Station. Saturday’s work included moving a large amount of grass, cleaning up her garden, and tilling soil beds in her back yard.

Sharp was excited to see the AFIS members working hard and helping her with these tasks.

Students from AFIS paint the trim on Dr. Sharp's garage.

Students from AFIS paint the trim on Dr. Sharp's garage.

“I was really impressed with the quality of young adults that showed up to help me out,” Sharp said. “Their hard work and great attitude was very much appreciated.”

AFIS member Maegan Kloesel said that everything went well and that the event was an excellent way to serve the community.

“I thought the task would be difficult at first, just because of the amount of work at hand, but with everyone’s positive attitude and teamwork we managed to do an excellent job,” Kloesel said. “We could definitely call the day a huge success.”

Students helping Dr. Sharp with some yard work.

Students helping Dr. Sharp with some yard work.

Rose Pauler said the time that her and other members spent working at the house was a great way to come together as a group.

“Working with the other AFIS members in Dr. Sharp’s yard was an amazing experience. We were able to use the tools of friendship, hard work, and determination to accomplish an amazing task,” Pauler said. “This allowed us the time to get to know each other on a level other than what we do in AFIS. We got to learn about each other’s backgrounds and what other member’s future plans are.”

The AFIS organization participates in a wide variety of outreach events for the Department of Entomology including: Relay for Life, Aggieland Saturday, MSC Open House, and holiday events with the Rotary Club of Aggieland.  AFIS is a student-run organization and is open to both graduates and undergraduates of Texas A&M University, affiliated with any major.

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