From the president

As a Sustainability Studies major, Corinne serves in multiple leadership capacities, including serving as a Social Action Trip Coordinator, a Student Impact Ambassador in the Office of Community Impact, an Orientation Leader for the New Student Experience Office, Vice President of Inter-Greek Council, and a member of the Philanthropy Committee, SAA for KDP National Affiliated Sorority, Kappa Sigma Chapter. Corinne’s leadership fosters connections across campus throughout her wide array of involvement. She began her campus engagement through serving as philanthropy chair for her sorority and was integral in the implementation of two of Out of The Darkness events, which have collectively raised over $20,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In addition to the work she does with her sorority, Corinne is also currently leading the Social Action Trips student organization. She has been preparing a group of student participants to work with the Gita Nagari Eco Farm & Sanctuary in Pennsylvania over the spring break. Corrine goes above and beyond in advancing PSU’s institutional motto, Ut Prosim, That I May Serve. Her authentic and steady leadership has positively impacted our campus community and advanced mental health resources.

Donald Birx

President

Plymouth State University

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Personal Statement

My older siblings inspired me to volunteer while at Plymouth State, and my first semester I volunteered for a week-long Social Action Trip at a no kill farm and sanctuary called Gita Nagari. This changed my life. I wanted to lead with gratitude and the knowledge my actions directly impact my communities. I made the decision to put my education on hold during the pandemic; during this time, I struggled to feel connected with my community and searched for meaningful ways to spend my time. I spent Friday afternoons volunteering at our local animal shelter and fell in love with serving even more. I've returned to campus and continue to learn about gratitude, leadership and giving back through my leadership opportunities. I believe people gain incredibly valuable experiences through community service, while also changing perspectives for the better. As a Sustainability Studies major, I hope to make a positive impact on the environment. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with like-minded community partners and know I have so much to learn. We have significant work to do for the environment, but collectively in with the community, I believe we can continue to make change.

Corinne Cloutier

Sustainability Studies

Plymouth State University