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ACE Ambassador Spotlight: Jillian Wolgemuth
8/14/2020 12:17:00 PM | Field Hockey
ACE Ambassador Spotlight: Jillian Wolgemuth
DURHAM, N.C. – Despite international travel for The Rubenstein-Bing Student-Athlete Civic Engagement Program (ACE) being canceled for the summer of 2020, the ACE Program has multiple past participants who continue to demonstrate the values ACE taught them as part of being an ACE Ambassador. This week, we highlight Jillian Wolgemuth.
In February 2014, Duke's Board of Trustee's, chaired by Duke alumnus David Rubenstein, traveled to Palo Alto, Calif., and met with officials from Stanford to determine opportunities for collaboration between the two institutions. The challenging schedules of student-athletes, which make participating in off-campus activities such as study abroad programs difficult, was identified as an issue the two universities could work together on in order to develop a solution, leading to the genesis of ACE. The ACE program was officially announced in Spring 2015.
Recent Duke graduate and member of the field hockey team, Wolgemuth traveled to Vietnam in 2018 with the ACE Program.
"Vietnam is a beautiful country, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to visit and work there," Wolgemuth said. "When I think back on my four years at Duke it stands out as an obvious highlight and I would encourage any student-athlete to apply. The local community, rich culture, and friendships I made have left a lasting impact on me. I am so thankful for ACE and this experience."
Wolgemuth's past experiences with service include mentoring younger student-athletes through both ACTION and Athletes in Action, a faith-based student-athlete group. Alongside her team, she has also volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House and advocated for One Love, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness concerning relationship abuse and violence. Finally, Wolgemuth participated in various faith-based mission trips where she has spent time repairing homes, cleaning neighborhoods and volunteering in soup kitchens.
Wolgemuth graduated with a major in political science, with a minor in global health and education. Her experience in Vietnam had a large impact on her life perspective. She hopes to bring this experience back to life at Duke by encouraging others to apply for the opportunity, and by sharing her own memories and her passion for service. While in Vietnam she taught middle school students biology, soccer, and life skills at a local school through an organization called Coach for College. She hopes to continue this work with kids in Durham.
"I want to share my experience and encourage other to apply," Wolgemuth said. "The program has made me aware of how important service is in daily life. The program also introduced me to incredible and hopefully lifelong friends."
Wolgemuth plans to train with a club team in hopes of joining the US National Team in 2021.
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In February 2014, Duke's Board of Trustee's, chaired by Duke alumnus David Rubenstein, traveled to Palo Alto, Calif., and met with officials from Stanford to determine opportunities for collaboration between the two institutions. The challenging schedules of student-athletes, which make participating in off-campus activities such as study abroad programs difficult, was identified as an issue the two universities could work together on in order to develop a solution, leading to the genesis of ACE. The ACE program was officially announced in Spring 2015.
Recent Duke graduate and member of the field hockey team, Wolgemuth traveled to Vietnam in 2018 with the ACE Program.
"Vietnam is a beautiful country, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to visit and work there," Wolgemuth said. "When I think back on my four years at Duke it stands out as an obvious highlight and I would encourage any student-athlete to apply. The local community, rich culture, and friendships I made have left a lasting impact on me. I am so thankful for ACE and this experience."
Wolgemuth's past experiences with service include mentoring younger student-athletes through both ACTION and Athletes in Action, a faith-based student-athlete group. Alongside her team, she has also volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House and advocated for One Love, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness concerning relationship abuse and violence. Finally, Wolgemuth participated in various faith-based mission trips where she has spent time repairing homes, cleaning neighborhoods and volunteering in soup kitchens.
Wolgemuth graduated with a major in political science, with a minor in global health and education. Her experience in Vietnam had a large impact on her life perspective. She hopes to bring this experience back to life at Duke by encouraging others to apply for the opportunity, and by sharing her own memories and her passion for service. While in Vietnam she taught middle school students biology, soccer, and life skills at a local school through an organization called Coach for College. She hopes to continue this work with kids in Durham.
"I want to share my experience and encourage other to apply," Wolgemuth said. "The program has made me aware of how important service is in daily life. The program also introduced me to incredible and hopefully lifelong friends."
Wolgemuth plans to train with a club team in hopes of joining the US National Team in 2021.
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