Emory senior Evan Dunn, a political science and history major, is the 2012 recipient of the university’s highest student honor, the Marion Luther Brittain Award, which is presented each year to a graduate who has demonstrated exemplary service to both the university and the greater community without expectation of recognition.
Candidates are required to demonstrate a strong character, meritorious service and sense of integrity. Dunn received the award, which also comes with $5,000, during the central commencement ceremony on May 14th.
After transitioning from Oxford College to Emory College, he interned with the International Rescue Committee, working as a tutor and helping refugees navigate the healthcare system. He is co-founder and program manager for a refugee GED program in Clarkston, Ga., and leads a weekly Volunteer Emory service trip to the program for other students.
On campus, Dunn served on the Honor Council and led the Emory College Council’s Committee for Academic Integrity. He has also served as an orientation leader and captain and currently works with the Oxford Continuee Association. In addition, he worked as a student manager in the Student Activity and Academic Center.
After graduation, Dunn will teach high-school math in Atlanta as part of Teach for America for two years. He plans to return to school to earn a law degree and masters in public health to pursue a career in policy making and healthcare.
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