Free T-shirt anybody?
Dennis Aloia was a popular man after Dr. Carolyn Woo finished her speech and patrons filed out of Weasler Auditorium Monday afternoon. Few things fire up students like the opportunity to snag a tee that they may never even wear. Aloia is working as a student ambassador for Catholic Relief Services during Marquette’s 2015 Mission Week. His job at this week’s events? Managing the free T-shirt table. Aloia worked in concessions for Marquette but the job was not fulfilling. “I just wanted a more meaningful job. Something to do with service and helping other people.” A job that may seem inconsequential on the surface has a larger purpose for CRS. Getting the bright blue shirt with the word “relief” emblazoned across the chest in orange serves a much larger purpose than adding to students’ wardrobes. The T-shirt aims to draw awareness and support for CRS on campus. Dr. Woo is the president and CEO of CRS. Her speech informed people of the substantial work CRS is doing around the globe. As big and powerful as the organization is, their pull on Marquette’s campus is not as strong. Aloia says that although he was required to interview for the position, the CRS began the process by approaching him first. Even as a student who was seeking out a service position, CRS did not come to Aloia’s mind as a place on campus to get involved. Unfortunately his job meant not being able to see Woo deliver her address. But with the goal of increasing awareness for CRS in mind, Aloia is happy to be busy with T-shirt distribution. Aloia explained that it’s not all work though when he mentioned one exciting perk of his new job, “I have a dinner with President Lovell on Thursday with other Catholic Relief Service ambassadors.” Aloia and his fellow ambassadors have a busy week ahead, but dinner with the president will be a highlight. If you happen to be seeking out a free T-shirt keep your eyes peeled for this young man and his team.
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