- University News Archive - 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock /news-archive/tag/corrigan-revels/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:27:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Chancellor鈥檚 Leadership Corps Prepares for 2022 Mentor Retreat /news-archive/2022/07/25/2022-mentor-retreat/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:27:25 +0000 /news/?p=81894 ... Chancellor鈥檚 Leadership Corps Prepares for 2022 Mentor Retreat]]> Program coordinators have decided to take the peer mentor retreat in a different direction from 2021鈥檚 at the 4H center in Little Rock. Whereas that event was more geared towards team-building exercises and fun activities, this one will focus more deeply on student reflection, brainstorming new ideas for the program, and learning how to be more effective, responsible leaders. 鈥淭here will be time for the students to be open and honest with each other about what they think works and doesn鈥檛 work in terms of being a peer mentor and getting their mentees to participate in events,鈥 Corrigan Revels, assistant director for student leadership and development, said. Tiffani Silvey, the CLC student success coach, as well as Kate Richars, the graduate assistant for the program, will be in attendance to ensure things go smoothly. Students who are unable to attend the retreat will be required to complete an online assessment to prove that they鈥檙e prepared for the responsibility. 鈥淲e need to work on training for the Trojan Food Pantry,鈥 Revels said. 鈥淚t will be moved to a different location in the fall, so mentors will have to adjust to that. Training needs to be updated for continuing mentors too to accommodate for all the new changes within the program.鈥 Although extensive, this will not be the mentors鈥 only training. Unlike previous years, coordinators have decided to implement continuous training throughout the semester so students will have all the tools necessary to succeed. These transitions are in part due to Tiffani Silvey, who was recently promoted from graduate assistant to CLC student success coach. She graduated from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock during the spring 2021 semester with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in applied communications and is set to earn her Master of Business Administration degree in Fall 2022. 鈥淭iffani has helped tremendously so far,鈥 Revels said. 鈥淪tudents need someone they can go to at any time, and I can鈥檛 really be that person because I鈥檓 so spread out across campus. Tiffani is a continued support. It will be much easier for us to enhance student support, track academic progress, and streamline and work on the pantry. We鈥檒l be able to see more of her position this fall and it鈥檚 really exciting.鈥漖]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Employee Publishes First Children鈥檚 Book /news-archive/2022/02/01/revels-papa-dude/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:23:51 +0000 /news/?p=80848 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Employee Publishes First Children鈥檚 Book]]> 鈥淧apa鈥檚 Dude鈥 tells the story of Quentin, whose stay with his grandparents takes an unexpected turn when his grandfather, known as Papa Dude, encourages him to overcome his fear and share his talents with the world. 鈥淨uentin has this awesome and very uplifting day with his grandfather,鈥 Revels said. 鈥淨uentin has something else on his mind, but Papa Dude brings him out of it to enjoy the day. He also helps him overcome his insecurities when it comes to playing the saxophone.鈥 While the plot of the book was 鈥減ure imagination,鈥 Revels said the title character of Papa Dude was inspired by his own grandfather, Robert Carter. 鈥淔or me, Papa Dude was my papaw on my mom鈥檚 side, Robert Carter, who passed away at the end of 2015,鈥 Revels said. 鈥淭hat was for the inspiration of this book. Ideally, Papa Dude could be an uncle, father, or grandfather for any child who reads the book.鈥 Having grown up with a solid relationship with his own grandfather, Revels said that he wanted the book to shine a positive light on the impact that grandparents have within families. 鈥淚 grew up in the same household as my grandparents, and I feel that sometimes grandparents can be easily forgotten,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 wanted to tell a story where there are cool grandparents who like to have fun with their families.鈥 Originally a film script, Revels wrote 鈥淧apa Dude鈥 in 2020 for a Disney film initiative. When it wasn鈥檛 accepted, Revels thought it would make an excellent children鈥檚 book, but he has high hopes that 鈥淧apa鈥檚 Dude鈥 will still make it as a film. 鈥淚 would love to turn this book into an animated short, which is a venture that I never thought I would be interested in,鈥 Revels said. 鈥淚 wanted to tell it as a mix between 鈥楾he Parent Trap鈥 and 鈥楽ister Act.鈥欌 As someone who wasn鈥檛 an avid reader until adulthood, Revels hopes 鈥淧apa Dude鈥 will encourage children to find a love of reading that was missing from his own childhood. 鈥淚 really hope this book will bring families together and encourage young African American boys to learn to enjoy reading,鈥 Revels said. 鈥淢y Papaw was a big reader. He didn鈥檛 finish regular public school, but he sat at the dining table every day to read the newspapers back to back.鈥 鈥淧apa Dude鈥 is 38 pages long and recommended for children ages 4-8. It can be found on and .]]> Mentors That Go the Mile: Corrigan Revels /news-archive/2022/01/26/mentors-corrigan-revels/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:23:23 +0000 /news/?p=80912 ... Mentors That Go the Mile: Corrigan Revels]]> Why did you choose to become a mentor?听 Mentorship played a big impact in my life when I was an undergrad student. I have always wanted to continue supporting others. A positive mentorship connection can make a lifelong impact in people’s lives. What is your opinion on the importance of having a mentor in college?听 The importance of having a mentor in college can make a difference within career, academic, and life choices. Work-life balance can be difficult, but having a peer mentor or professor as a part of their support system can help students persevere. What do you enjoy most about mentorship?听 What I enjoy the most is realizing my personal growth and seeing my mentees reach their potential. I’ve always learned more about myself during moments of reflection with my mentees and that helps me grow as well. What is hardest about it?听 Accepting that you can’t be everything for your mentees and knowing when to step back, to allow them to make the best decision for themselves. How would you describe your personal mentoring style?听 My style is very laid back. I like to know as much as I can about my mentees and allow them to show/tell me what is needed. I’ve learned that there’s a time for advice, a time for bonding, and a time for reflection within mentorship. What leaders do you look up to for inspiration?听 I really appreciate individuals who use their platform to help others and those who stay true to themselves. Some that come to mind is Charles D. King (Founder of Macro Films), Robert Carter (my grandfather), Thomas Sankara (Former President of Burkina Faso), and Cynthia Carter (my mom). Is there anything you would like to add or advice for future mentors?听 For future mentors, always remember that it’s not about you. You’re there for the mentee, the mentee is not there for you.]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Welcomes New Chancellor鈥檚 Leadership Corps Members /news-archive/2021/10/13/chancellors-leadership-corps-2021-members/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:13:07 +0000 /news/?p=79984 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Welcomes New Chancellor鈥檚 Leadership Corps Members]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced its new class of Chancellor’s Leadership Corps (CLC) members for the 2021-2022 academic year.听 The CLC is a leadership development program that provides a student-centered experience focused on leadership building, academic success, and cultivates an environment dedicated to service-learning that will positively impact the community. CLC Scholars receive a financial package totaling up to $32,000 through a four-year renewable scholarship. CLC is the oldest and largest program at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. Dr. Dorothy Truex started the program in 1976 with just 17 scholars. Corrigan Revels, CLC coordinator, now oversees the CLC program.听 Members of the Chancellor鈥檚 Leadership Corps have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. In addition to their academic work, CLC students volunteer for community service and service-learning projects on campus and in the community. They also participate in one professional or personal development program per academic year. CLC students are heavily involved with the running of the Trojan Food Pantry and Trojan Career Closet.听
New freshmen members of the Chancellor's Leadership Corps at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and their CLC student leaders.

New freshmen members of the Chancellor’s Leadership Corps at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and their CLC student leaders.

New members of the 2021-2022 CLC Scholars and their high schools and majors, if decided, include:
  • Asad Abu-halimeh, LISA Academy West
  • Jacob Adams, Bentonville High School, construction management
  • Syed Ahmad, Valley View High School, biology
  • Raafia Ali, Little Rock Central High School, psychology
  • Joel Allen, Erath High School, K-12 health and physical education
  • Lara Alsader, Allen High School, nursing
  • Cougar Anderson, Skiatook High School
  • Jaxson Anderson, Greenbrier High School
  • Allison Andreassen, Stilwell High School, art history and education
  • Maria Avalos, Hall High School, nursing
  • Austin Bailey, Arkansas Christian Academy, electronics and computer engineering technology
  • Zanaisha Banks, Germantown High School, pre-medicine
  • Zanautica Barker, Hope High School, psychology
  • Jason Beason, Sheridan High School, psychology
  • Lance Beckman, White Hall High School, nursing
  • Tabana Bode-Palma, Danville High School, nursing
  • Braeden Botts, Cabot High School, marketing
  • Ashlynn Brooks, Maumelle High School, management
  • Chole Buse, Benton High School, student art and design
  • Jaelle Carlson, engineering
  • Reece Carter, Mayflower High School, pre-medicine
  • Karen Cells, Star City High School, pre-law
  • Malorie Chaney, Paragould High School, psychology
  • Chandra Daniels, Jacksonville High School
  • Emily Davis, Vilonia High School, anthropology
  • Diana Diaz, Little Rock Central High School, pre-medicine
  • Cole Dwyer, Arkansas Connections Academy, biology
  • Omar Eldenawi, Little Rock Central High School
  • Julia Elliott, Benton High School, business
  • Devin Ellison, El Dorado High School, business
  • Michael Fells, Little Rock Central High School, criminal justice
  • Anna Fetherston, North Little Rock High School, pre-medicine
  • Jordan Fisher, Rison High School, electronics and computer engineering technology
  • Abigail Gavina, Waldron High School, criminal justice
  • Stephanie Giblin, Watson Chapel High School, pre-law
  • Issac Gonzalez, Maumelle High School computer science
  • Stephen Graham, music
  • Mohammed Hamwi, LISA Academy West, pre-medicine
  • Hayden Henderson, Sheridan High School, pre-health
  • Olivia Henderson, biology
  • Melina Hernandez, LISA Academy North, social work
  • Abigail Hickman, Mayflower High School, nursing
  • Chloe Hines, North Little Rock High School
  • Tamara Howard, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, communication sciences and disorders
  • John Hubbel, Blue Valley Southwest High School, health education and promotion
  • Camryn Jacobs, Longview High School, pre-health
  • Lucy Jahn, Winter Park High School, business
  • Lauryn Johnson, North Little Rock High School
  • Alyssa Joseph, North Little Rock High School, psychology
  • Victoria Macull, LISA Academy West, pre-pharmacy
  • Aastha Mahajan, Little Rock Central High School, computer science
  • Brady Mansfield, Bauxite High School, mechanical engineering technology
  • Graydon Martin, Arkansas High School, criminal justice
  • Aryam Martinez, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, pre-physician assistant
  • Taniya Mason, Jacksonville High School, biology
  • Kaira Matthews, Parkers Chapel High School, chemistry
  • Jacob McArthur, Bryant High School, computer science
  • Amanda Mcfarland, North Little Rock High School, geology
  • Logan Mcmillan, Star City High School, psychology
  • Ghory McNutt, Maumelle High School, mechanical engineering technology
  • Keiyawnna Miller, El Dorado High School, criminal justice
  • Ashlynn Mitchell, Sylvan Hills High School, civil and construction engineering
  • Sara Mohammed, White Hall High School, pre-medicine
  • Alyshia “Oda” Morton, Atkins High School
  • Nathalie Murphy, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, nursing
  • Destiny Nagle, Danville High School, nursing
  • Charneshia Nelson, Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School, psychology
  • Rian Newman, Barton High School, criminal justice
  • Christopher Ocana-Luna, Bryant High School, mechanical engineering technology
  • Sierra Owens, Cabot High School, nursing
  • Kevin Pacheco Escobar, Little Rock Central High School, mechanical engineering technology
  • Xander Parker, Little Rock Central High School, pre-physician assistant
  • Mariah Perkins, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, theater arts
  • Zora Perry, Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School, nursing
  • Lauren Pieniazkiewicz, Saint Joseph High School pre-veterinary medicine
  • Madison Popa, Southside High School, interpretation
  • Shaelyn Pouncil, Alpena High School, psychology
  • Kodi Prather, Beebe High School, pre-law
  • Malia Preston, Sylvan Hills High School, health education and promotion
  • Pamela Rodriquez, LISA Academy West
  • Alaina Rogers, Lonoke High School, accounting
  • Gabriela Romero, Jacksonville High School
  • Caitlin Romprey, Desert Hills High School
  • Stephanie Sandoval, Decatur High School, criminal justice
  • Jack Schlotter, Mount Ida High School political science
  • Paige Siegler, Cabot High School, biology
  • Jasanpreet Singh, North Little Rock High School, biology
  • William Somers, Baptist Preparatory School, business
  • Ethan Sorrels, Union High School, biology
  • Jayden Sprout, Arkansas Christian Academy, interpretation
  • Ivy Sutterfield, Atkins High School, marketing
  • Devin Trammell, Center Grove High School, health education and promotion
  • Sylvan Umerah, Little Rock Central High School, nursing
  • Hollee Wadley, Bryant High School, biology
  • Makayla Washington, Little Rock Southwest High School middle childhood education
  • Saraih Weeks, Idabel High School, special education
  • Colton West, Bauxite High School, mechanical engineering technology
  • Christian Woods, Sheridan High School, pre-law
  • Lawren Worthy, Little Rock Central High School, biology
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糖心Vlog传媒 Little Holds Food Drive for Trojan Food Pantry /news-archive/2021/09/09/trojan-food-pantry/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:19:58 +0000 /news/?p=79775 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Holds Food Drive for Trojan Food Pantry]]> Unfortunately, food insecurity is an international obstacle that many people suffer from. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock is doing its part to help people in the campus community overcome this issue. This drive brought in carts full of nutritional goods to be distributed. The Trojan Food Pantry is a service that the Chancellor’s Leadership Corps (CLC) program oversees and runs for faculty, staff, and students that may face food insecurity. Corrigan Revels, CLC coordinator, and other staff plan on running a food drive once a month with Tiffani Silvey as the primary contact. 鈥淭he collected food goes to users of the pantry, and it’s open to all faculty, staff, and students,鈥 said Mary Beth Sanders, Chancellor’s Leadership Corps staff member. 鈥淲e are happy to get donations anytime people have anything, feel free to reach out to us via email.鈥 If anyone would like to donate, you can email pantry@ualr.edu. The food donations needed are canned mixed vegetables, potatoes, vienna sausage, chicken noodle soup, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, bagged or canned beans, peanut butter & jelly, macaroni & cheese, and pasta noodles. Food items can be requested from the food Pantry by submitting a food request form on their website or calling 501.916.6000. Chancellor’s Leadership Corp staff and nursing students help with the Driveup Food Drive on Aug.28. Photo by Corrigan Revels.]]> BBQ @ Bailey Canceled for Fall 2020; Trojan Food Pantry and Campus Garden to Benefit /news-archive/2020/08/20/bbq-bailey-2020/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:44:08 +0000 /news/?p=77389 ... BBQ @ Bailey Canceled for Fall 2020; Trojan Food Pantry and Campus Garden to Benefit]]> While students, employees, and alumni won鈥檛 celebrate this beloved tradition that kicks off the new semester together this year, the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association has decided to celebrate by donating the money designated for the event to campus organizations that provide food to those in need. 鈥淏BQ at Bailey has become an awesome event that we look forward to each year! However, during this Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring the safety of our alumni, students, faculty, and staff is of the utmost importance,鈥 said James Bobo, president of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Board. 鈥淭herefore, the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors decided that in lieu of our 2020 BBQ @ Bailey event, we will donate the dollars ordinarily spent on the event to the Trojan Food Pantry and the Campus Garden.鈥 The picnic-style event is usually held at the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock campus and is hosted by the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. It鈥檚 a fun way for the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock community to enjoy some great barbecue, fun, and fellowship as well as an opportunity to join or renew their Alumni Association membership. 鈥淭his would have been the 14th annual event, and we are disappointed that we are unable to provide an in-person way for our community to celebrate the beginning of another academic year,鈥 said Kristi Smith, senior director of development and interim director of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. The 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Trojan Food Pantry is open to all 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students, faculty, and staff. A recent survey found that 50 percent of the university鈥檚 students and staff either know someone who is food insecure or suffer from food insecurity themselves. 鈥淭he Trojan Food Pantry has made a great impact on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock community,鈥 said Corrigan Revels, assistant director for student leadership and development and coordinator of the Trojan Food Pantry. 鈥淭his year, the pantry is more important than ever, and we are truly thankful to have the support of the Alumni Association. This support allows us to continue serving and supporting our Trojan family.鈥
Visitors harvest produce from the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Campus Garden during a pay-what-you-can farm stand sale. Photo by Ben Krain.

Visitors harvest produce from the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Campus Garden. Photo by Ben Krain.

The 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Campus Garden is a place for education, research, and outreach about food production, sustainability, economic botany, ecology, and more. Much of its food harvested from the Campus Garden is donated to the Trojan Food Pantry. 鈥淭he Campus Garden has been a vital part of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and the surrounding community for many years,鈥 said Dr. Stephen Grace, faculty advisor of the Campus Garden and associate professor of biology. 鈥淲ith the economic and social hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, our mission to provide fresh local produce and educational opportunities for people wanting to grow their own food is more important than ever. This generous donation from the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors will enable us to continue our efforts to build a vibrant, sustainable food system to serve the needs of our campus, city, and the people of central Arkansas.鈥

You can also be a part of this year鈥檚 celebration by donating to support the university鈥檚 students and employees who face food insecurity by visiting the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Giving website.

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Rotary Afterhours to hold 鈥楧rive to Donate鈥 event for Trojan Food Pantry Aug. 22 /news-archive/2020/08/17/drive-to-donate/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 15:01:51 +0000 /news/?p=77382 ... Rotary Afterhours to hold 鈥楧rive to Donate鈥 event for Trojan Food Pantry Aug. 22]]> Trojan Food Pantry from the and the community on Saturday, Aug. 22. Rotary Afterhours will host a 鈥淒rive to Donate鈥 event to benefit the Trojan Food Pantry for the club鈥檚 monthly service project. Those who want to donate may drop off items at the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center on 28th Street from 9-11 a.m. Aug. 22 on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock campus. The Trojan Food Pantry is especially in need of black-eyed peas, canned chicken, canned potatoes, Chef Boyardee, chicken broth, chicken ramen noodles, hamburger helper, jelly, macaroni and cheese, and tuna. The Trojan Food Pantry provides food to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students and employees in need, and an influx of donations is appreciated just before the fall semester begins on Aug. 24. 鈥淭he Trojan Food Pantry has made a great impact on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock community,鈥 said Corrigan Revels, assistant director for student leadership and development and coordinator of the Trojan Food Pantry. 鈥淭his year, the pantry may be more important than ever, and we are truly thankful to have the support of the Rotary Club of Little Rock Afterhours. This support allows us to continue serving and supporting our Trojan family.鈥 Founded in May 2019, the Rotary Club of Little Rock Afterhours has about 60 active members who participate in a speaker event and service project every month. The club has completed previous service projects for Camp Aldersgate, Ronald McDonald House, Salvation Army, and Two Rivers Park. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale served as the guest speaker for August. 鈥淲e make an effort to tie a service project to our featured speaker,鈥 said George Matthew 鈥淢att鈥 Buie, president of Rotary Afterhours. 鈥淭he Trojan Food Pantry is a natural fit in August, especially given the pandemic is causing so many to experience food insecurity. We are trying to do our part to help the students and staff who are supported by the Trojan Food Pantry. We hope our event serves as an impetus for others to donate to the Trojan Food Pantry.鈥 The event is not limited to Rotary Afterhours members. Anyone who would like to join the effort to help the Trojan Food Pantry may visit the Bailey Alumni Center from 9-11 a.m. on Aug. 22. Rotary Afterhours members and 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock staff will be on hand to accept drive-up donations from the community.]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock alumnus named 2018 Arkansas Community Service Award Honoree /news-archive/2018/04/16/ua-little-rock-alumnus-named-2018-arkansas-community-service-award-honoree/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 20:30:38 +0000 /news/?p=70192 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock alumnus named 2018 Arkansas Community Service Award Honoree]]> Corrigan Revels, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumnus, will be recognized as one of 11 Arkansas Community Service Award honorees on Friday, April 20, for his dedication and commitment to students participating in 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Children International program. Each year, the Arkansas Department of Human Services’ Office of Communications and Community Engagement, the Office of the Governor, and KARK-TV recognize individuals and companies in Arkansas that conduct outstanding volunteer services, demonstrate unselfish behaviors that benefit the community, and exemplify high ideals of humanitarianism. These honorees are first nominated by the general public, then selected as finalists by statewide committees of community leaders and volunteers. To celebrate those who are chosen as recipients, the Gov. Asa Hutchinson hosts a televised awards ceremony and personally presents the honorees with the prestigious Community Service Award. This year鈥檚 event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in West Little Rock. 听听 Hunger for volunteering For nearly seven years, Revels has given up countless hours of his life to volunteer with Children International鈥檚 at-risk youth. From stepping to tutoring and chaperoning to facilitating, Revels has done it all in the name of love. 鈥淚 definitely feel like I have a hunger for volunteering because I鈥檝e always wanted to have a mentor or someone I could look up to,鈥 Revels said. Growing up as an only child until he was 16 years old, Revels was often surrounded by much older adults, including his mom, aunt, and grandparents, with whom he lived. It wasn鈥檛 until he came to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock in 2011 that he met people he would eventually consider mentors. During his stint as a mentee in the African American Male Initiative (AAMI) program, Revels encountered JaCarlos Sheppard, an AAMI mentor who instantly made an impact on Revels鈥 life and became a large part of the reason he began volunteering so vehemently. 鈥楽omeone was willing to invest in me鈥 As a kid, Revels remembers volunteering for his church during Thanksgiving, passing out food trays to the less fortunate. Although he didn鈥檛 mind lending a helping hand, Revels didn鈥檛 quite understand the true meaning or significance of giving back at that time. 鈥淚 knew it was a good thing, but I didn鈥檛 take it as 鈥榯his person may or may not be able to share this moment with someone else, or they may not be able to eat this quality of food because they can鈥檛 help themselves because they鈥檙e elderly or sick,鈥欌 he said. Once Revels matured and volunteering was presented to him as an exciting and meaningful experience, he was hooked. 鈥淎s a member of AAMI, I didn鈥檛 have a choice in whether or not I would volunteer because we were required to do 15 to 30 hours of service,鈥 Revels explained. 鈥淛aCarlos, who was technically not my official mentor, began inviting me to different places like Bale Elementary, and my love for helping kind of grew from there. I was hungry for more and I loved the fact that someone was willing to invest in me, especially at that point in time.鈥 As a freshman and first-generation college student, Revels had never had a peer mentor or big brother that he could look to when he needed help dealing with circumstances in and outside of the classroom. Because he grew up surrounded by his elders, he always saw himself as a leader when he was among his peers. 鈥淗aving someone that I could look up to and admire was big for me because, besides the adults I had as a kid who I really appreciate, I never had that,鈥 Revels shared. Bridging the gap, building relationships

糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumnus Corrigan Revels will be recognized as a 2018 Arkansas Community Service Award Honoree. Photo by Ben Krain.

Being led by Sheppard, Revels found himself waking up at wee hours of the morning to volunteer for events like Race for the Cure, or spending hours after class and on weekends to assist students at Bale or Children International. As time passed, Revels became truly inspired by Sheppard because he saw him not only willingly give up his time for others, but he also witnessed Sheppard build meaningful relationships with those he helped so selflessly. 鈥淲hen AAMI started going to Bale, I saw that JaCarlos already had relationships with some of the students,鈥 Revels said. 鈥淚 was like, 鈥楳an, how is that,鈥 and I started realizing it was because of Children International and that he was working with them on and off the clock.鈥 In 2014, Revels followed in Sheppard鈥檚 footsteps and began working for Children International in conjunction with the numerous positions and roles he held at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. From his sophomore to senior year, Revels served as an AAMI mentor, was a University Program Council committee chair member, media crew assistant for Trojan basketball games, intramural sports supervisor and referee, and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 shy away from using my weekends to do something for the children,鈥 Revels said. 鈥淲herever they had an opportunity for me to help out, or whatever they asked me to do, I was there to do it.鈥 For this reason and more, the Children International students were drawn to Revels. 鈥淧eople would be amazed at some of the things these kids deal with when they go home,鈥 Revels said. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e either not eating enough, not getting enough love, not getting enough attention, or they could be successful in the future, but they have no one to push them at home or they have to work just to help out their families.鈥 Success comes from service When Revels spent time with the students, his approach as a mentor was to not concern himself with what they were lacking, but to be all that he could be for them. He was intentional in his ability to make the students feel comfortable around him and motivated about their futures. 鈥淲here I am now and even in higher education, we鈥檙e here for the students and we鈥檙e here to serve the students,鈥 Revels said. 鈥淲e may get paid for it, but everything you do for the students, if you invest and really take your job seriously, you鈥檒l receive much more than money in return.鈥 Revels now works as a college and career coach at University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College. Although his schedule has changed and work doesn鈥檛 allow him to participate with Children International as much, he鈥檚 still passionate about the organization and open to helping in any way that he can. 鈥淚 love to do it, I enjoy it, and I know that it鈥檚 something that the students can benefit from,鈥 Revels said. Outside of work, Revels continues to pursue his passion as an up-and-coming filmmaker. He says he enjoys telling stories that people can relate to and that uplift those who watch them. 鈥淚 am big on changing the narrative and I think that’s a service also,” he said. Revels graduated from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock with a bachelor鈥檚 in mass communication with an emphasis in motion pictures in 2015. He received a graduate degree in higher education and student affairs in 2017. Last year, he and Sheppard were recognized by Children International as outstanding volunteers of the year. ]]>