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Volunteer efforts impact art center

A number of Prairie View students dedicated their time to the Barnwell Garden and Art Center, which is recognized for its variety of fine art, sculptures, and artistic mediums for Saturday’s Shreveport Community Service Effort coordinated by the Office of Volunteer Service.

Michael Corbin, executive director of The Barnwell Center, said, “I am honored to be able to host the event for Panther volunteers because without them this is work that would not get done.”

This community service event for Prairie View students attracted support from outside sources and media, such as Channel 6, The Shreveport Times, and the Barksdale Air force Base.

When students and faculty arrived at the center they were greeted by Barnwell Center staff including Catherine Kennedy, division manager of communication services.

Kennedy said, “I am so impressed that Prairie View students take time out to do community service when they travel to support their team. I haven’t heard of any other universities doing this type of service when they travel to other areas.”

Prairie View students were ready to work upon arrival, as students and Barnwell staff opened in prayer and began working to help the jobs which included working in the tropical conservatory, pulling weeds outside, picking up trash, cleaning and dusting windows, etc.

Miss Prairie View A&M University Tiffany Ward said, ” I’m so excited to see so many Panthers come out to serve a community that’s not even our own, it shows how committed we are to making a difference whereever we go.”

Alisha Lowe, student volunteer coordinator for the Office of Volunteer Services, explained, “This is a great opportunity for our students because not only did they get an opportunity to do community service, but also gained knowledge and exposure to something new. The Barnwell Center is funded by the City of Shreveport, so not only did our Prairie View students impact The Barnwell Center, but impacted the community of Shreveport as well.”