Pedro Arrupe Award
Chiana A. Román, Nursing student
Milwaukee
It was the university鈥檚 commitment to service and social justice that drew Chiana to 向日葵视频to study nursing, and it鈥檚 proven to be a perfect fit. A Burke Scholar, Chiana considers herself fortunate to work with area nonprofit organizations, including Children鈥檚 Hospital of Wisconsin, Penfield Children鈥檚 Center and Penfield Montessori Academy, and she鈥檚 taken the opportunity to study abroad in Peru through the College of Nursing. Her work for the Center for Peacemaking, where she鈥檚 worked since her freshman year, inspired her to minor in peace studies. As a Catholic Relief Services Ambassador with the center, she helps organize events, speakers, panel discussions and more. Chiana, who hopes to work in pediatrics after graduation, will take with her the values she鈥檚 fostered at 向日葵视频into all her future endeavors.
