{"id":512569,"date":"2022-08-30T15:59:45","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T19:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/?p=512569"},"modified":"2022-11-12T15:44:12","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T20:44:12","slug":"lending-helping-hands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/lending-helping-hands\/","title":{"rendered":"Lending Helping Hands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Joe Brazel, professor of accounting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 7 of the 19 years Joe Brazel<\/a> has been with Poole College, he has hosted a radio show for the North Carolina Reading Service. Brazel\u2019s show reads the day\u2019s USA Today report to the blind and print impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tayah Butler serving as a call bank operator for voter registration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

Tayah Butler, assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the 2020 elections, Tayah Butler<\/a> has been volunteering with the voter call bank for voter registration and turnout. In this role, Butler trains other call bank callers on how to use the dialing platform and how to manage the conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butler finds most of her volunteer opportunities through social media, web postings and local news outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

Tom Byrnes, senior lecturer in marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom Byrnes<\/a> has volunteered at his local church\u2019s, St Francis, Stephen Ministry<\/a> for the last 10 years coordinating the training for the new leaders and support continuing education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his role, Byrnes assists individuals going through a rough time in their lives like divorce, loss of a loved one, loss of a job, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

Rob Handfield, professor of operations and supply chain management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rob Handfield<\/a> has dedicated his time to the supply chain management of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers and communities in need. He currently serves on the board for Project N95<\/a>, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing PPE information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the two years Handfield has volunteered with the organization, he has helped provide the U.S. with sage approved PPE and helped serve diverse minority communities that do not have access to healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

Chris Hitch, adjunct lecturer in management, innovation and entrepreneurship <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most of his time at Poole College, Chris Hitch<\/a> has worked with Triangle Fly Fishers Veterans Fishing Program which works to further their conservation and education initiatives and support other groups and programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, Hitch has spent three years with Taproot Pro Bono Consulting<\/a>, \u200b\u200ba national nonprofit that connects nonprofits and social change organizations with passionate business professionals who share their expertise pro bono.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"\"
Peter Janca working with donated technology at Chatham PTA Thrift Store<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

Peter Janca, lecturer in management <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Janca<\/a> lends his time outside of the Poole classroom to the Chatham PTA Thrift Store where he evaluates, tests and prices donated electronics products. This is fulfilling for three reasons: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. It gives many devices a second life and keeps them out of a landfill.<\/li>
  2. It provides those on a small budget access to working products at a price lower than the closest alternative.<\/li>
  3. It gives Janca the opportunity to use experience and skills to convert the working devices into real money that is distributed to schools.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cI have found that volunteer work has great benefit to the person doing it,\u201d said Janca. \u201cIt provides rapid feedback about the positive value received. Our day jobs sometimes lack such rapid feedback and often have a long lead time to learn how the contribution was received.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

    Srinivasan Krishnamurthy, associate professor of finance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From July 2021 to June 2022, Srini Krishnamurthy<\/a> has served as the treasurer for the Mills Park Middle School Parent Student Teacher Association (PTSA). In this role, he established a financial literacy program for high school students and their parents covering topics like finance tools, budgeting, assessing how your chosen career impacts payback time and the importance of wellness on your college experience and financial situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Recently, Krishnamurthy helped organize a two-day program at Wakefield High School and is doing another program with Wake County Libraries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"
    Bill Rand with the boys cross-country team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    \"\"
    The Cathedral School girls cross-country team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

    Bill Rand, associate professor of marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When Bill Rand<\/a> and his family moved to the Triangle six years ago, he began volunteering at his daughter\u2019s school, Cathedral School. Rand\u2019s role has now evolved to coach of the cross-country team, this fall marking two years.<\/p>\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"
    A kitten up for adoption at the Safe Haven for Cats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    \"\"
    The perfect time for a cat nap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

    Stephanie Reiley, academic advisor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Stephanie Reiley<\/a> has spent the last five months outside of Poole College lending her time to Safe Haven for Cats<\/a> in North Raleigh. This organization offers adoption and a clinic for safe spay and neuter for cats. <\/p>\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"
    Eileen Taylor delivering flowers through The Flower Shuttle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

    Eileen Taylor, professor of accounting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Eileen Taylor<\/a> has served as The Flower Shuttle president since 2019. The Flower Shuttle<\/a> recycles flowers to people living with sickness, terminal illness, poverty and disability who don’t normally get flowers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In addition, Taylor works with Dress for Success<\/a> which empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.<\/p>\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"
    Brian Thomas (left) helping with the Oaks and Spokes canned food drive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

    Brian Thomas, director of research development and administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For the past four years, Brian Thomas<\/a> has volunteered with Oaks and Spokes<\/a>, an advocacy organization on a mission to build safer streets, more transportation options and accelerating Raleigh towards a sustainable future. Additionally, Thomas was nominated and appointed by the Raleigh City Council for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) and has served for the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The BPAC is an advisory commission for the city on issues related to bicycle and pedestrian safety and transportation. <\/p>\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"
    Mark Walker and his wife, Whitney, transporting beagles from Envigo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
    \n
    \"\"
    An Envigo facility mom and her pups<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    \"\"
    Recently rescued dogs being sorted into their foster homes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

    Mark Walker, professor of finance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For 17 years, Mark Walker<\/a> has volunteered with the Triangle Beagle Rescue<\/a> (TBR) to find beagles loving, life-long homes around North Carolina. This non-profit offers adoption and foster services with a shop where proceeds go towards the organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Recently, Walker helped with the rescue of beagles from the Envigo facility in Virginia. In total, TBR has rescued 129 beagles from Envigo.<\/p>\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"
    Andrea Young’s dog, Cooper, at an event on campus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

    Andrea Young, associate director of marketing for Jenkins Graduate Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Since this past April, Andrea Young<\/a> and her dog, Cooper, have been working with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs<\/a>, a national therapy dog organization providing certification, registration, support and insurance for members. This past year, Young and Cooper attended an event for the College of Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “I was looking for a volunteer opportunity to make a difference and have an impact and after experiencing The Alliance of Therapy Dogs event at Poole, I knew this was for Cooper and me,\u201d said Young. \u201cWe are now volunteering at an assisted living facility for memory care and it is the highlight of my month to see the smiles he makes happen. He also has the time of his life!”<\/p>\n\n\n

    \n

    More from Fall 2022<\/h2>\n

    Our initiatives are the core of what makes us unique. They put the \u201cDo\u201d in Think and Do through three key focus areas: experiential education, industry engagement and research. <\/p>\n \n

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    \n "Poole,\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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    Poole\u2019s Initiatives Set College Apart by Connecting Students With Industry<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

    Poole College pursues continual innovation and purposeful collaboration with the Poole Initiatives, five thought-leadership hubs that connect students, faculty and industry.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n

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    From the Dean: A Time of Growth<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

    News outlets across the country lament the decline in college enrollment while NC State and Poole continue to grow. What about us is drawing students to Poole?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n

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    Stats and Strengths<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

    From welcoming the largest undergraduate class to increasing the reach of faculty research, Poole continues to serve North Carolina and beyond.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n See all in current issue<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n\n\n\n\n

    Joe Brazel, professor of accounting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For 7 of the 19 years Joe Brazel<\/a> has been with Poole College, he has hosted a radio show for the North Carolina Reading Service. Brazel\u2019s show reads the day\u2019s USA Today report to the blind and print impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"
    Tayah Butler serving as a call bank operator for voter registration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

    Tayah Butler, assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Since the 2020 elections, Tayah Butler<\/a> has been volunteering with the voter call bank for voter registration and turnout. In this role, Butler trains other call bank callers on how to use the dialing platform and how to manage the conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Butler finds most of her volunteer opportunities through social media, web postings and local news outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

    Tom Byrnes, senior lecturer in marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tom Byrnes<\/a> has volunteered at his local church\u2019s, St Francis, Stephen Ministry<\/a> for the last 10 years coordinating the training for the new leaders and support continuing education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In his role, Byrnes assists individuals going through a rough time in their lives like divorce, loss of a loved one, loss of a job, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

    Rob Handfield, professor of operations and supply chain management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Since the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rob Handfield<\/a> has dedicated his time to the supply chain management of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers and communities in need. He currently serves on the board for Project N95<\/a>, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing PPE information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Over the two years Handfield has volunteered with the organization, he has helped provide the U.S. with sage approved PPE and helped serve diverse minority communities that do not have access to healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

    Chris Hitch, adjunct lecturer in management, innovation and entrepreneurship <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For most of his time at Poole College, Chris Hitch<\/a> has worked with Triangle Fly Fishers Veterans Fishing Program which works to further their conservation and education initiatives and support other groups and programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additionally, Hitch has spent three years with Taproot Pro Bono Consulting<\/a>, \u200b\u200ba national nonprofit that connects nonprofits and social change organizations with passionate business professionals who share their expertise pro bono.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
    \"\"
    Peter Janca working with donated technology at Chatham PTA Thrift Store<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

    Peter Janca, lecturer in management <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Peter Janca<\/a> lends his time outside of the Poole classroom to the Chatham PTA Thrift Store where he evaluates, tests and prices donated electronics products. This is fulfilling for three reasons: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. It gives many devices a second life and keeps them out of a landfill.<\/li>
    2. It provides those on a small budget access to working products at a price lower than the closest alternative.<\/li>
    3. It gives Janca the opportunity to use experience and skills to convert the working devices into real money that is distributed to schools.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      \u201cI have found that volunteer work has great benefit to the person doing it,\u201d said Janca. \u201cIt provides rapid feedback about the positive value received. Our day jobs sometimes lack such rapid feedback and often have a long lead time to learn how the contribution was received.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
      \"\"<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

      Srinivasan Krishnamurthy, associate professor of finance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      From July 2021 to June 2022, Srini Krishnamurthy<\/a> has served as the treasurer for the Mills Park Middle School Parent Student Teacher Association (PTSA). In this role, he established a financial literacy program for high school students and their parents covering topics like finance tools, budgeting, assessing how your chosen career impacts payback time and the importance of wellness on your college experience and financial situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Recently, Krishnamurthy helped organize a two-day program at Wakefield High School and is doing another program with Wake County Libraries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
      \n
      \"\"
      Bill Rand with the boys cross-country team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      \"\"
      The Cathedral School girls cross-country team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

      Bill Rand, associate professor of marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      When Bill Rand<\/a> and his family moved to the Triangle six years ago, he began volunteering at his daughter\u2019s school, Cathedral School. Rand\u2019s role has now evolved to coach of the cross-country team, this fall marking two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
      \n
      \"\"
      A kitten up for adoption at the Safe Haven for Cats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      \"\"
      The perfect time for a cat nap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

      Stephanie Reiley, academic advisor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Stephanie Reiley<\/a> has spent the last five months outside of Poole College lending her time to Safe Haven for Cats<\/a> in North Raleigh. This organization offers adoption and a clinic for safe spay and neuter for cats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
      \"\"
      Eileen Taylor delivering flowers through The Flower Shuttle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

      Eileen Taylor, professor of accounting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Eileen Taylor<\/a> has served as The Flower Shuttle president since 2019. The Flower Shuttle<\/a> recycles flowers to people living with sickness, terminal illness, poverty and disability who don't normally get flowers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In addition, Taylor works with Dress for Success<\/a> which empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
      \"\"
      Brian Thomas (left) helping with the Oaks and Spokes canned food drive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

      Brian Thomas, director of research development and administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For the past four years, Brian Thomas<\/a> has volunteered with Oaks and Spokes<\/a>, an advocacy organization on a mission to build safer streets, more transportation options and accelerating Raleigh towards a sustainable future. Additionally, Thomas was nominated and appointed by the Raleigh City Council for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) and has served for the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The BPAC is an advisory commission for the city on issues related to bicycle and pedestrian safety and transportation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
      \"\"
      Mark Walker and his wife, Whitney, transporting beagles from Envigo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      \n
      \"\"
      An Envigo facility mom and her pups<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      \"\"
      Recently rescued dogs being sorted into their foster homes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

      Mark Walker, professor of finance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For 17 years, Mark Walker<\/a> has volunteered with the Triangle Beagle Rescue<\/a> (TBR) to find beagles loving, life-long homes around North Carolina. This non-profit offers adoption and foster services with a shop where proceeds go towards the organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Recently, Walker helped with the rescue of beagles from the Envigo facility in Virginia. In total, TBR has rescued 129 beagles from Envigo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
      \"\"
      Andrea Young's dog, Cooper, at an event on campus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

      Andrea Young, associate director of marketing for Jenkins Graduate Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Since this past April, Andrea Young<\/a> and her dog, Cooper, have been working with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs<\/a>, a national therapy dog organization providing certification, registration, support and insurance for members. This past year, Young and Cooper attended an event for the College of Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \"I was looking for a volunteer opportunity to make a difference and have an impact and after experiencing The Alliance of Therapy Dogs event at Poole, I knew this was for Cooper and me,\u201d said Young. \u201cWe are now volunteering at an assisted living facility for memory care and it is the highlight of my month to see the smiles he makes happen. He also has the time of his life!\"<\/p>\n\n\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Poole College faculty and staff share their volunteer experiences throughout the Triangle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":512570,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"views\/single-immersive.blade.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"source":"","ncst_custom_author":"","ncst_show_custom_author":false,"ncst_dynamicHeaderBlockName":"ncst\/default-immersive-post-header","ncst_dynamicHeaderData":"{\"showAuthor\":true,\"showDate\":true,\"showFeaturedVideo\":false,\"backgroundColor\":\"green_400\",\"focalPoint\":{\"x\":0.5,\"y\":0.5},\"subtitle\":\"Poole faculty and staff lend their time outside of Nelson Hall to various organizations on- and off-campus that have ties to their own research and personal passions.<\/em>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"image\":\"{\\\"alt\\\":\\\"NCRS-Brazel-Joseph-Brazel\\\",\\\"id\\\":512570,\\\"caption\\\":\\\"\\\",\\\"url\\\":\\\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/425\/2022\/08\/NCRS-Brazel-Joseph-Brazel-1024x576.jpg\\\"}\",\"displayCategoryID\":7}","ncst_content_audit_freq":"","ncst_content_audit_date":"","ncst_content_audit_display":false,"ncst_backToTopFlag":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_ncst_magazine_issue":[35],"class_list":["post-512569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-organizational-excellence"],"displayCategory":{"term_id":7,"name":"Organizational Excellence","slug":"organizational-excellence","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":7,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":41,"filter":"raw"},"acf":{"ncst_posts_meta_modified_date":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=512569"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":512932,"href":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512569\/revisions\/512932"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/512570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=512569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=512569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=512569"},{"taxonomy":"_ncst_magazine_issue","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/_ncst_magazine_issue?post=512569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}