Rev. Don Skinner named Albert Schweitzer Honors Scholar
Jaima Russell | Staff Writer
Issue date: 11/11/09 Section: News
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This facility works to help the homeless and near-homeless find long term, satisfying employment through one-on-one coaching. There are certain requirements to be a part of this program, such as promptness and not abusing drugs or alcohol. The Phoenix Employment Ministry helps its participants by providing them assistance in resume writing and interview skills, while also introducing them to other individuals that share their employment goals.
Dr. Bill Atwill, associate director of the Honors Scholars Program, spoke on the work of Skinner, which he was first exposed to when Skinner's son took one of his classes.
"He is a very unassuming person who speaks most effectively through his quiet ministry and advocacy towards people who are often disenfranchised in the community," Atwill said.
A reception was held in his honor last Thursday in Bryan Auditorium where he delivered a lecture to the freshman honors seminar class.
The Albert Schweitzer Honors Scholar recognition is given annually to a community member who exhibits qualities similar to those of Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Schweitzer. These qualities must fall into one of three categories: music, medicine or the humanities. Anyone can nominate a candidate, and the winner is chosen by the Honors Advisory Council and Randall Library members.
Past recipients have been people who address the needs of the community such as Jean Beasley, director of the Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, and the creators of the Full Belly Project, which designs inexpensive agricultural devices for developing countries.
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