For the leave the hate program I thought it was truly powerful. My favorite part was getting closer to the ending because there this one girl was really passionate about covering the word faggot. She was like faggot I hate that word. She was going hard. In terms of changes I would have it on a different quads so it could affect more people. Also to make it better invite faculty to stop by. It's truly powerful to see students getting fired up. It is truly appreciating to see. 

Introducing CPE Carmel Joseph

Hello, my name is Carmel Joseph and I am the CHARGE Peer Educator for Alumni Quad. I am a 19 year old senior at UAlbany on the pre-law track. My major is Political Science with a concentration in Public Law and I am minoring in History. I cannot exactly pin point when it was that I became so interested in law, but it is my passion. I am heavily intrigued by civil law and constitutional rights of people in the United States. Lately, the rights of many people were denied or completely forgotten about in general. My hopes, while in CHARGE, are to bring wisdom and a sense of enlightenment to other students seeking a better understanding of how others view the world around them. As a returning CHARGE Peer Educator, I have been a part of and witnessed the change in someone as they learn a new lifestyle and gain rich education from other students that are on campus. The experiences from the dialogues and programming CHARGE has done, has honestly opened my mind up to a lot of amazing ideas and cultures that I did not think about or consider beforehand. I am a busy bee, but I always can make time to meet and talk about different topics or just general conversations. I do live downtown, so when I am uptown I am up there for an extended period of time. Say hello when you see me!

Introducing CPE Michelle DeOcampo

     Hello everyone! My name is Michelle DeOcampo, and I am the CHARGE Peer Educator for Colonial Quad. I’m a senior majoring in Globalization and Social Welfare. I studied abroad in Cambodia during my sophomore year, and have also spent time in the Philippines. I also studied Mandarin and Tagalog during my junior year. When I’m not on Colonial Quad, you can find me around campus organizing advocacy campaigns as President of UAlbany Peace Action, interning at the Global Institute for Health and Human Rights, or volunteering with locally resettled refugees. I discovered my passion for social justice through my firsthand experiences in the developing world, and that passion grew as I experienced the diversity of our campus. As a CPE, I hope to get students in touch with their inner sense of humanity and equality, and to challenge us all to be agents of change in everyday ways. I encourage you all to utilize CHARGE as an outlet to voice your thoughts on hot topic issues, a vehicle to challenge non-inclusive norms, and a resource to learn about all the individualities that make our community unique. There is beauty and strength in our differences, and I look forward to helping you connect with the diversity of our campus!

Introducing CPE Karl Ravilus

Hello Everyone. My name is Karl S. Ravilus and I am your new CHARGE Peer Educator for State Quad. My nickname is Simba which I prefer over Karl. I am currently a Psychology major. Things to best understand me is that I am a fourth year student, had 3 different position on residential life, was president/founder of the Campus Programming Board, and I am a part of MALIK Fraternity Incorporated,  I love sports and I am on the club wrestling team at the school. Personality wise I believe that I am friendly and I get passionate about things and people think I am upset but I am not.

I am taking this class from long island, New York. The valley Stream area. I lived in 3/5 boroughs after I moved to America from Haiti. I represent Staten Island the most because it gets no love. It is small but it has some wonderful people there. Looking forward towards a great year.

Introducing CPE Farhoema Akhter

        Hello everyone, my name is Farhoema Akhter and I am the CHARGE Peer Educator for the University Apartments. I am a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Political Science and Biology. This is my fourth semester in Residential Life and I am looking forward to it!  I also had held the position as  CPE previously in the Spring semester of 2014 in Dutch Quad. Coming back as a CPE is certainly very different now. The path we are in now is more of focusing on dialogues than the program structure that I was used to.  I am very excited to be part of the CHARGE family again and excited to learn about and do dialogues on issues that people are aware of but not necessarily are knowledgeable about. We are living through history each and everyday, so it is important for people to be knowledgeable about and talk about it so that we can take what we have learned from history and use it to help shape our future the best way possible! So definitely expect hot topic discussions and loads of fun and engaging program from me.

Introducing CPE Kadeija Brown

The race is not for the swift but those who can endure it until the end. I started my blog with this quote, because it is a quote my grand-mother will tell me whenever there were hardships. As an immigrant coming from Jamaica, I was not knowledgeable about most of the topics such as abortion, sexuality, gender equality among other things. Nevertheless, the more I was educated the more enthusiastic I was to learn about other topics. With my knowledge and understanding, I will be able to educate my peers and bring new ideas to the table. My goal for the semester is to get my follow peers involve with the issues that surround us and is left unspoken.


Best,

Kadeija Brown

Dear New CPE... by Devante Spellman

Dear Future Charge Peer Educator,

C.H.A.R.G.E. is going to be your opportunity to have a voice and let it be known. You will now have the chance to have programs, dialogues, discussions, and etc. Being a C.P.E gave me a wonderful chance to come out my oyster and introverted circle and become more engaging and out there with the students. Also, being a C.P.E will also give you sources throughout the school, such as Leiry, Ekow King, and other important higher positions with Residential Life and Student Involvement. Whenever you get afraid and don't know exactly what to do, in regards to an idea, discussion, or anything, do not panic. Remember, you have a team and sources that are willing to help you because you are a reflection and a part of them. C.H.A.R.G.E. is a small family and they'll always want to see success from you and everything you're associated with. Future C.H.A.R.G.E. Peer Educator, get ready for the experience you're about to have because it'll be an enjoyable and memorable one.

Regards,

Devante Spellman