Aquinas’ tradition of service in the Appalachia region, traced back as far as the college’s first President, Monsignor Bukowski, is continuing this year as students get ready to depart to eastern Kentucky. This Spring Break service week, done through the Christian Appalachian Project, gives students the opportunity to provide physical, spiritual and emotional support for those in need.

“In Appalachia, students serve in rural areas located near the foothills of the Appalachian mountains,” said Eric Bridge, Coordinator of Service Learning. “The richness and diversity of the Appalachian people allows AQ students to experience presentations by artists and concerts by musicians.”

Aquinas students will be joined by groups from other schools, such as MSU and University of Connecticut where they will work together with area residents in home renovation and other services. Students will also be given the opportunity to explore their faith and service through evening reflection periods.

“I am super excited for this trip, and I know that all the other participants are as well,” said AQ sophomore and student leader George Van Den Driessche. “We look forward to going down to Kentucky, creating some terrific memories, and a good sweat.”

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