Benjamin Bourgoin, Inver Grove Heights, was nominated for the Newman Civic Fellow award by St. Cloud State President Earl H. Potter III.
St. Cloud State University’s Benjamin Bourgoin, Inver Grove Heights, has been recognized for making a difference in his community through leadership in community issues.
Bourgoin was selected as a 2015 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact for his commitment to better understand the root causes of social issues and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change.
“Ben has been an effective and hard-working leader in student organizations and activities that address complex social issues,” said Earl H. Potter III, president of St. Cloud State.
In fall 2014, Bourgoin worked with on-and-off campus constituent groups to hold the community-wide “We Are One” coalition rally in support of community members facing anti-Muslim views.
In his role as president of the Social Responsibility Student Organization, Bourgoin led the efforts to host ongoing educational rallies and teach-in session relating to human rights, racism and injustice.
“My vision is that every person can break through their self-doubt and realize their dreams to create a positive world,” Bourgoin said.
“My vision is that every person can break through their self-doubt and realize their dreams to create a positive world.”
— Benjamin Bourgoin
The Newman Civic Fellow award honors students who have demonstrated their investment in finding solutions to the challenges that face communities throughout the country.
“These students represent the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders,” said Richard Guarasci, Campus Compact board member.
Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents who commit to fulfilling the civic purposes of higher education to improve community life and to educate students.
