2008 Woodie Awards
In the spotlight: Nothing is too much for Guberman-Pfeffer
Political Science major soars above and beyond with involvement on campus
Kelly Daley
Issue date: 4/24/08 Section: Features
Jason Guberman-Pfeffer has accomplished more in three years than many do before they graduate.
Guberman-Pfeffer is a junior from Stratford, majoring in Political Science with minors in History, Middle East Studies and Honors Studies.
As the Executive Board Public Relations Officer of the International Club, member of the Thomas More Honors Council, participant in Campus Ministry, Co-president of the Commuter Council, student in the Middle Eastern Studies Program, Co-Founder of Project Nur at the university, Co-Founder of Nosce te Ipsum, President of Emeritus, and former Student Government President Class of 2009; you could say that Guberman-Pfeffer has his plate full at Sacred Heart.
"I am motivated by a desire to understand. In the course of my studies I have inquired deeply, read broadly, listened attentively and debated vociferously," said Guberman-Pfeffer.
Guberman-Pfeffer's accomplishments also extend beyond the University.
"I am currently involved with two fellowships. I was one of fifty students in the nation selected by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute to study "Law in the Western Tradition: Common, Constitutional, Natural, and Divine" as an Honors Fellow," said Guberman-Pfeffer.
"I also serve as a Civil Rights Fellow with the HAMSA-Hands Across the MidEast Support Alliance-Initiative of the American Islamic Congress."
Guberman-Pfeffer feels the responsibility to make a difference in the world any way that he can.
"We live at a time when one must, I believe, proudly affirm the freedom and dignity of humankind and therefore one's opposition to theocracy, fanaticism, and terror," said Guberman-Pfeffer.
"There is no room for ambiguity. To be neutral or indifferent to the plight of those suffering under these scourges is to become an accomplice."
These beliefs led him to spearhead the Freedom Concert, a pro-bono performance that brought together students, faculty, musicians, and prominent human rights activists to express solidarity with dissident Iranians in their struggle to strengthen civil society.
Guberman-Pfeffer is a junior from Stratford, majoring in Political Science with minors in History, Middle East Studies and Honors Studies.
As the Executive Board Public Relations Officer of the International Club, member of the Thomas More Honors Council, participant in Campus Ministry, Co-president of the Commuter Council, student in the Middle Eastern Studies Program, Co-Founder of Project Nur at the university, Co-Founder of Nosce te Ipsum, President of Emeritus, and former Student Government President Class of 2009; you could say that Guberman-Pfeffer has his plate full at Sacred Heart.
"I am motivated by a desire to understand. In the course of my studies I have inquired deeply, read broadly, listened attentively and debated vociferously," said Guberman-Pfeffer.
Guberman-Pfeffer's accomplishments also extend beyond the University.
"I am currently involved with two fellowships. I was one of fifty students in the nation selected by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute to study "Law in the Western Tradition: Common, Constitutional, Natural, and Divine" as an Honors Fellow," said Guberman-Pfeffer.
"I also serve as a Civil Rights Fellow with the HAMSA-Hands Across the MidEast Support Alliance-Initiative of the American Islamic Congress."
Guberman-Pfeffer feels the responsibility to make a difference in the world any way that he can.
"We live at a time when one must, I believe, proudly affirm the freedom and dignity of humankind and therefore one's opposition to theocracy, fanaticism, and terror," said Guberman-Pfeffer.
"There is no room for ambiguity. To be neutral or indifferent to the plight of those suffering under these scourges is to become an accomplice."
These beliefs led him to spearhead the Freedom Concert, a pro-bono performance that brought together students, faculty, musicians, and prominent human rights activists to express solidarity with dissident Iranians in their struggle to strengthen civil society.
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Marvin A. Baron
posted 6/04/08 @ 9:53 AM EST
We applaud Jason's accomplishments, Having met him and his family on several occasions in Conn. we can honestly say he is a brilliant young man and will in the near future be a great honest leader. (Continued…)
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