Mary Jo Dudley (far right), Director of the Cornell Farmworker Program has been selected as a 'Champion of Change', as part of President Obama's "Winning the Future" initiative (whitehouse.gov/champions). On March 29th, she was honored with other leaders who have embodied Cesar Chavez's spirit of dedicating themselves to improving the lives of others in their communities and across the Nation. She was nominated by CFP student interns for her work with Cornell Farmworker Program.

Each week, the White House recognizes a group of Americans, businesses, or organizations who embody and put into everday practice the principles of 'Innovate, Educate, and Build'. Different groups are highlighted each week, ranging from educators to entrepreneurs to community activists. The Office of Public Engagement hosted this event to honor those who exemplify Cesar Chavez' core values, including service to others, knowledge, innovation, acceptance of all people, and respect for life and the environment.

At this event, agency representatives and White House Offices participated in a discussion with the Champions to hear about the work they are doing. Mary Jo and the Cornell Farmworker Program were then featured on the White House website.

For the second year in a row, the Cornell Farmworker Program was featured as one of a few selected programs  that were highlighted in Cornell's  application for  the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.  Cornell has been named to the  Honor Roll, With Distinction for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement.  The honor roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement.

http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/March12/PresidentsHonorRoll.html