Utah State Students Making an "Extreme" Difference

Utah State University student volunteers helped make an “extreme” difference for one lucky Logan family.

All of the students’ hard work and volunteerism will be showcased Sunday, Nov. 26, when this week’s episode of ABC Television’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” airs at 7 p.m.

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” selected the Janet Pauni family as the recipient of a dream home that began construction Sunday, Oct. 15. The home was built by local contractors, volunteers and Utah State University students.

 

Each episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” involves fundraisers, service projects and volunteer efforts to assist the construction and design teams during the week-long effort to build a home and provide financial assistance to the family.

Utah State University students planned and participated in many activities during the week of the project.

“Utah State has a tradition of access, outreach and service that our students lead through many volunteer efforts,” said Utah State University President Stan L. Albrecht. “The same spirit of service that is exhibited on our campus is demonstrated in our community, and we welcome the opportunity to help this deserving family.”

Tuesday, Oct. 17, was “USU Service Day,” and all volunteers at the job site were Utah State students. Students took advantage of other opportunities to be involved in philanthropic activities that will benefit the Pauni family.

 

Clothing was collected by students and sent to Tonga. Students colored and assembled reading books for children who live in Tonga.

 

Other activities included a benefit concert for the Pauni family featuring Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band, Isaac Hayden and Polynesian dancers at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

“At Utah State, we strive to provide students with the opportunity to serve and to foster positive attitudes and personal growth through community service,” said Noah Riley, president of the Associated Students of Utah State University. “From the 46 USU Aggies who paid their way to spend Spring Break cleaning up areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, to Adopt-A-Grandparent and Best Buddies, students at Utah State combine learning with service.”