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Peers Advancing Literacy in Students at The Ohio State University

Campus:	Columbus
Status:	Pending
Purpose Statement:	The mission of Pen PALS is to alleviate the challenges faced in the Columbus City School District through literacy and mentorship, while educating college students about these issues. Pen PALS aims to improve the writing skills of elementary school students by providing a personal connection to an Ohio State student via a pen pal relationship and face to face meetings, which ultimately teach young students about the value of a college education. Mentors will be responsible for writing to their pal, turning their journals in on time, attending the 2 required seminars that occur each semester (totaling 4), and being present at the End of Year Event held in April. There is also an opportunity to attend community outreach events though they are not required, but encouraged.
Primary Leader:	Olivia Boustani
Secondary Leader:	Alivia Upshire
Treasurer Leader:	Isabella Sherman
Advisor:	Noah Zona
Organization Email:	PenPalsOSU@gmail.com
Instagram:	https://www.instagram.com/osupenpals
Website:	http://org.osu.edu/osupenpals/
Primary Type:	Community Service/Service Learning
Secondary Types:	Awareness/Activism Media, Journalism, and Creative Writing Community Service/Service Learning
Primary Make Up:	Undergraduate
Meeting Time and Place:	Thu, Sept 18th, 4pm-8pm & Tue, Oct 21st, 3pm-6pm 1739 N High Street Columbus, OH 43210 Columbus, OH 43210
Office Location:	1739 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43210
Membership Type:	Open Membership
Membership Contact:	PenPalsOSU@gmail.com
Time of Year for New Membership:	Early Fall
How does a Prospective Member Apply:	Prospective members can apply during the involvement fair, or email PenPalsOSU@gmail.com for more information. If there is an open space, you will be placed with a Pen Pal as soon as they become available. If there is not an open spot, you will be placed on the wait list until a new student moves into the school, a mentor drops the program, or the following school year begins. The wait list remains open to applicants for the whole academic year.
Charge Dues:	Yes