(Natalie is holding the “I came for cake!” sign)
Natalie Schafer is an intern for Hillel, which is the Jewish Student Organization on campus! Hillel is a “Home away from home” for many students on campus.
HC: What is your age, major and hometown?
Natalie: 23, Psycholgy major with a Conflict Management minor, Cleveland area
HC: What is your job in the internship for Hillel?
Natalie: “I am the lead (team manager) for the Community Building cohort, focusing on Tzedek (righteous acts of good deeds). “
HC: What is your favorite thing about being in the intership?
Natalie: “My favorite part of being invovled in the Hillel internship is the opportunity to get to faclitate relationship building. I also value learning additional professional skills and establishing relationships with other organizations on campus.”
HC: What future events would you like to plan for Hillel?
Natalie: “I am in the midst of helping to organize MLK “Just” 4 a Day, an annual campus-wide community service initiative on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19th. Students, faculty and staff team up to build a more “Just” community. For furture events, I will be planning a 21+ event and there will be a Purim (Jewish holiday) party.”
HC: And, last but not least, what are some facts about yourself?
Natalie: “I love being outside and active. I love cooking and good food.”
Thanks, Natalie! You are doing an amazing job as an intern for Hillel, keep up the great work!