Meghan Hurley

Articles by Meghan Hurley

Cabrini awarded grant from W.W. Smith Charitable Trust

By Meghan Hurley | October 28, 2005
The W.W. Smith Charitable Trust has awarded Cabrini College a $79,000 grant to support the W.W. Smith Scholars program for the 2005-2006 academic school year. This money is given to full-time undergraduate students who are financial aid eligible. Cabrini has been receiving funds from the W.

Flu vaccinations made accessible

By Meghan Hurley | October 21, 2005
There will be approximately 97 million flu vaccines made for the upcoming flu season, according to the American College of Physicians website. Cabrini College will have 150 of those vaccines on hand for students, faculty and staff. Sue Fitzgerald, the college nurse, estimates that around 100 people will come to get vaccinated.

Parking system fails to impress

By Meghan Hurley | October 14, 2005
When asked about the new parking pass system on campus, Charles Schaffner, director of public safety, described it as "streamlined and much more efficient." However, student and staff opinion would suggest the contrary. The switch to an online parking permit store and online ticket paying system has sparked controversy and anger on Cabrini's campus, especially with students.

Tanning not worth the risks

By Meghan Hurley | October 7, 2005
The pain is almost unbearable. The strong smell of aloe fills the air. My skin is sensitive to the lightest touch. Every time I try to move, I flinch in pain. Then I look in the mirror and smile because tomorrow this sunburn will fade into a fabulous tan. I will be the first one to admit that I love getting tan during the summer and that I think that I look better with a tan.

Owning a car costs more

By Meghan Hurley | September 16, 2005
In recent years, car prices in America have been steadily rising, creating turmoil for drivers. This inevitable climb is causing Americans to ask the question, "Does the need for transportation outweigh these rising costs?" A popular trend, especially now with the rise in gasoline prices, is for people to trade in their gas-guzzlers for more fuel-efficient automobiles.
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Project brings Iraqi students to U.S.

By Meghan Hurley | October 30, 2008
The Iraqi Student Project was started out of the need for two Americans to do something for the country of Iraq. Gabe Huck and Theresa Kubasak started the project in 2007 after they saw how many young students had to flee Iraq and leave behind any opportunity of continuing their education.

Cabrini alum reaches out internationally

By Meghan Hurley | February 21, 2008
Editor's note: Meghan Hurley '07 is working for two years in Cusco, Peru. Her work mainly focuses around empowering and assisting women and children in programs that are run by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. This is an article she wrote recently after three months of her two-year volunteer program.

Shepherding in Peru

By Meghan Hurley | November 15, 2007
I am a Cabrini alumna, class of 2007, and am volunteering with Good Shepherd Volunteers living in Peru for 2 years. My work will mainly focus around empowering and assisting women and children in programs that are run by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd.

Please click here: Shepherding in Peru

Dining Services celebrates one year of zero trans fat

By Meghan Hurley | April 19, 2007
This semester, Cabrini Dining Services celebrated one year of serving zero trans fat products. The change was gradual and went product by product. Suppliers had to sign agreements that their products are free of trans fat. Now, everything that can be trans fat free is.

Autism Conference spreads awareness

By Meghan Hurley | April 12, 2007
In honor of Social Work Month, the social work department and the social work club sponsored the Perspectives on Autism Conference. The conference, held on March 30, featured keynote speaker Dr. Robert Naseef, followed by a series of workshops that touched on different aspects of autism.

Program focuses on violence against women

By Meghan Hurley | April 12, 2007
Students, faculty and staff sat in the Grace Hall Atrium in complete silence as Rose Stewart, a date-rape survivor, told her story of the violence that was inflicted upon her 23 years ago. Stewart was part of the Take Back the Night program that took place on March 27.

Refugees & Freedom

By Meghan Hurley | March 29, 2007
They came from all over the world-Sudan, Cambodia and Palestine, but they all had the same objective. They wanted to live free. Peng C. Huang came to the United States from Cambodia to escape the communist regime in 1979. He came with his wife and five young children.

Fair trade coffee available on campus

By Meghan Hurley | March 15, 2007
Dining Services will now offer fair trade coffee on a daily basis in Jazzman's Caf

Fair Trade: steps taken, long road ahead

By Meghan Hurley | February 8, 2007
Fair Trade has been at the forefront of the social justice movement for years and now Cabrini is taking note. The campus is currently trying to bring the cause to the students, faculty and staff and create long-term awareness. Cabrini is kicking off its push into fair trade with an event on Valentine's Day.

College students march for pro-life movement

By Meghan Hurley | February 1, 2007
This past weekend, Cabrini students marched through the nation's capital in the 31st March for Life in support of the pro-life movement. Cavaliers for Life, the pro-life club on campus, organized the trip. Students braved the cold weather to join thousands of others in this annual protest.
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