Role Model 2008-09
Category: Student
Sam Fernandez
Sam Fernandez, a current EOP student, will be graduating with a BS in Biological Sciences in May 2009. He has a great heart and is very active with the various communities in the San Diego County area and beyond. Sam's love for life and his determination, passion, and drive to do better are all qualities that he possesses. Sam is very passionate about being involved in the community and as he says, "his fellow brothers and sisters." He plans to pursue graduate studies in the Biological Sciences area. In addition, Sam dances/performs Aztec Dances/rituals, because he believes these activities bring the Latino community together and allow for appreciation of one's culture.
Some of the activities of Sam's involvement in the Latino community, as well as other diverse communities: During the 2007-08 academic year, Sam was recognized at a Biomedical Research Conference for minority students for an oral presentation in the area of cell biological sciences, he assisted in various outreach programs, including: College Connection (A day for foster youth students visit CSUSM), Bridge Building Partnership (Encourages students from community colleges to apply to CSUSM), and Volunteers for various on- and off-campus organizations and clubs.
