Making a Difference in the Community

Knights in the Community are First to Lend a Helping Hand

By KERRI SALTER

There are many clubs and organizations on campus, but one in particular caught Kara Olszewski’s eye her freshmen year – Knights in the Community or KIC as students call it. KIC is an organization that does community service both on campus and off in the South County area. Olszewski, who is now in her sophomore year, is currently the president.

“I wanted to get more involved this year with KIC,” said Olszewski. “So, I decided to step up and run for president when elections came around.”

Olszewski first found out about the club when she went to volunteer with Kitties, a day where members of KIC go to the Tri-County Humane Society and help with the kittens. “I wanted to meet new people while having fun helping around the community,” she said.

As president, she runs meetings, organizes events and plans for future events. Notably, this week the organization is hosting two events. Today, KIC be commemorating Veteran’s Day by having a table setup in the lobby of the Café for students to write notes to soldiers in Iraq. On Thursday, Nov. 12, students will be participating in KIC in the Café.

“KIC in the Café is where students will be behind the counters during lunch and serve faculty and students,” Olszewski said.

If anyone is interested in joining KIC they can go to the meetings that are held every Tuesday night at 6:06 p.m. in the Knight’s Court. They can also contact Olszewski, Kristeena Lyon or Annie Weaver. “We even have a Facebook group,” said Olszewski.