Newman Fellow Honored
For her work fostering a culture of sustainable practices on campus, political science major Aimee Urbina was named a Newman Civic Fellow. She was one of only three students in Utah to be selected for the national fellowship program.
Urbina arrived at Weber State as a nervous first-generation college student. She credits Latinos In Action (LIA), a program that empowers Latino youth, for setting her educational path.
“If it weren’t for LIA, I wouldn’t be in college,” Urbina said. “LIA opened the door, and environmental ambassadors at Weber State set the tone for what I wanted to be involved with on campus.”
Urbina educates students about sustainable programs at ¶¶Òô³Ô¹Ï and in the community and listens to students’ concerns regarding the environment. Her résumé includes international service trips to Rwanda and Guatemala.
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country.