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The Daily OrangeProfessor wins award for AIDS advocacy
By Paul Stanley
Posted: 4/10/08, 12:01 AM EST Section: News
"Now we see him as an accomplished professional and leader in the community, continuing the good fight on behalf of persons with HIV/AIDS," Garcia said. "For that we're truly grateful to have such a wonderful role model for our students and faculty members."
Cheryl Palmer is one of those students. Palmer, an adult master of social work candidate, is a student in Heffner's class and also knows him through her placement at ARISE.
"He is very open and warm and welcoming," Palmer said. "He's not intimidating at all. You feel very free to say anything that you want or ask any question and not feel like it's going to be a stupid question."
Heffner has no plans to stop what he's doing. He will continue to advocate for the needs of the HIV/AIDS community and act as a resource for anyone in need.
"In this work I find patience in my own challenges and strength," Heffner said. "It is truly a blessing and an honor, as is this recognition."
pastanle@syr.edu
Cheryl Palmer is one of those students. Palmer, an adult master of social work candidate, is a student in Heffner's class and also knows him through her placement at ARISE.
"He is very open and warm and welcoming," Palmer said. "He's not intimidating at all. You feel very free to say anything that you want or ask any question and not feel like it's going to be a stupid question."
Heffner has no plans to stop what he's doing. He will continue to advocate for the needs of the HIV/AIDS community and act as a resource for anyone in need.
"In this work I find patience in my own challenges and strength," Heffner said. "It is truly a blessing and an honor, as is this recognition."
pastanle@syr.edu
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