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In keeping with Wittenberg's tradition of community outreach, communication majors Amy Holden '07 and Ashley Petersen '07 are working to develop a universitysponsored program that capitalizes on the institution's urban setting and provides a win-win situation for students and the greater Springfield area.

Called the Wittenberg University Community Partners Program, the initiative strives "to foster beneficial partnerships between community organizations and the university to improve the quality of life in the greater Springfield area."

"Springfield provides a wonderful laboratory for students to explore some of the most pressing social issues facing urban communities across the nation and on a global scale," Petersen said. "Our program will be able to invest strategically in faculty/student research and projects that address community priorities."

Petersen and Holden are teaming up with Lin Erickson, director of government, foundation and corporate relations at Wittenberg, to ensure their program's success. The three are currently working to develop a business plan in the hopes of securing community investment in the program.

Among the possible partnering projects being considered in the near future as part of the program are urban revitalization, both in the downtown area and along Wittenberg's eastern edge, a landscape curriculum project at Springf ield 's new high school, community internships and professional development workshops.