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Initiative Named the Blockbuster For Our Troops

Laura Starr, Editor-in-Chief
Issue date: 4/14/09 Section: News
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Jennifer Bowman-Wilson, a graduate assistant for civic engagement in the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement, is hosting a DVDs for the Troops Donation Drive, March 30 through May 1. This event is paired with the College of Osteopathic Medicine and in conjunction with the efforts of Dave Womack, a guidance counselor at the University Lower School.

Due to the efforts last year and working with 1st Lt. Dan Nardiello, the U.S. Marine Lt. of the Afghanistan Battalion, the group was donned the name "the Blockbuster of Afghanistan."

"They are over there, so we should still care," quoted Bowman on the underlying purpose and mission of this drive.

Bowman-Wilson further notes that this drive is important because DVDs are the only form of entertainment that the troops have. She went onto further note that the troops are not able to entertain themselves with outdoor sports such as football, as they might become targets.

"I think it is an amazing idea," said Jenny Wong, a senior biology major. "It gives them a little piece of home. It helps take their minds away from a lot of stress."

"I commend the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement for trying to add a temporary deviation from the war and add entertainment to their daily lives," said Lesa Phillips, assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs.

Phillips also commented that the office is doing a great service because most of the time the basic needs of the troops are covered, but entertainment is forgotten.

This drive is asking the NSU community to drop off new or used DVDs to the Rosenthal Building, Room 202 or to the front desk of the Terry Building in the Health Professions Division.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Bowman-Wilson at (954) 262-7297 or by e-mail at volunteer@nova.edu.
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