Last month, CP Student Rep. Zim Ugochukwu launched a new campaign, The Ignite Greensboro [got two?] Project, to encourage students in the Greensboro area to become more involved in their community by supporting the refurbishment of the International Civil Rights Museum. The campaign will feature a year-long series of interactive exhibitions that will take place bi-monthly at different colleges and universities in the Greensboro area. During these exhibitions, students will be canvassing and collecting $2 from students while educating them about the importance of the International Civil Rights Museum and urging them to remember the obligation that they have to their community and history. The money raised will be separated into four categories: The museum, speakers, scholarships and service projects. The project is being co-sponsored by Campus Progress and DoSomething.org.

“I started this project because I noticed that a lot of students were failing to reach outside of their respective institutions. As a result, I found that they knew little about the history and culture of Greensboro, and even less about the International Civil Rights Museum,” said Zim. “Ultimately, I hope that this campaign will not only establish unity within the Greensboro community through a diverse, cohesive and educational project, but will also drive commonalities and engage the future generation of leaders.”

Zim is already making a real impact in her community. Check her out on one of the local Greensboro news stations:

 

Campus Progress wishes Zim continued success! To learn more about the campaign or to donate, please click here.