14 May The Friesen Center: a Rechristening at HU

On May 6, the Huntington University Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service was be renamed the Friesen Center for Volunteer Service in honor of Dr. Norris Friesen (right). Friesen came to the university in 1985 as dean of student services, became vice president for student development in 1993, and in 2003 was named vice president and dean of the university.

The Joe Mertz Center was founded in 1992. This student-directed organization mobilizes students, faculty, and staff to give over 10,000 hours of labor each year in service to others. Over 70% of resident students are involved in some form of volunteer service.