Christopher Dowling, University of Central Oklahoma

Christopher Dowling, a senior accounting major at the University of Central Oklahoma, has made a huge impact on campus. His tireless work on issues of hunger, food insecurity, and poverty has made a palpable impact on campus. His effort to help strengthen the food pantry on campus has made a difference in the lives of many students at UCO who rely on the pantry for a steady diet. He also realizes that the food pantry is a Band-Aid solution to the problem of poverty in the U.S. and, as such, Chris plans to use the skills he possesses as a leader and motivator to continue to build relationships and work to alleviate the impact of poverty. 
-Don Betz, President

I’ve been fortunate enough to have joined the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of OKC and developed a relationship with a young man who seems to have changed my life for the better. My time with Cameron reminds me that whether it be conquering 3rd grade our pursuing our career and other life goals, we’re capable of far more than we think with a little faith in ourselves and the support of our friends.
My relationship with the UCO VSLC has taught me the need for reflection in service learning. By better understanding our passions and abilities, we put ourselves and those around us in a better position to find a solution to the social injustices we’ve chosen to end.
-Christopher Dowling