Kelsi Lynde of Pelham, NH (03076) is the recipient of the 2015 Springfield College Mind Award.

2015 May 12

Kelsi Lynde of Pelham, NH (03076) is the recipient of the 2015 Springfield College Mind Award.

This award is presented to a student who, while at Springfield College, has made significant contributions to the intellectual and cultural environment of the College and the surrounding community through cocurricular work. The recipient fosters curiosity and discovery among students, faculty, and staff, and critical engagement with and respectful discussion of the issues and ideas which define the world in which we live and serve. The recipient exemplifies the College's commitment to educating leaders who are critical, creative, and culturally engaged thinkers whose education is always in service to humanity.

Lynde has interned with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American Friends Service Committee, and Springfield No One Leaves (a community organization working to prevent foreclosures and evictions), served on the Holocaust Committee, served as membership coordinator for the History Club, founded SC's No Labels chapter, participated in LTC (Leadership Training Conference) and the Leadership Summit, and Been a member of the YMCA club and the Hillel Jewish Student Organization.

And, most important, I think for her and for many others, founded YES (Your Enlightened Self) and serves as its president. YES promotes positive, mindful living through meditation, yoga, peace, and service to the community.

Lynde is majoring in Sociology.

The Springfield College Division of Student Affairs recognizes student leaders for their significant contributions to Springfield College and/or the city of Springfield at the annual PRIDE (Proud Recognition of Individuals Dedicated to Excellence) Awards Ceremony each year.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is known worldwide for the guiding principles of its humanics philosophy--educating students in spirit, mind and body for leadership in service to others. With its foundation of academic excellence and rich athletic heritage, Springfield College prepares students with real-world leadership skills for careers that transform lives and communities. The college offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of health sciences, human and social services, sport management and movement studies, education, business, and the arts and sciences. It also offers doctoral programs in physical education, physical therapy, and counseling psychology. The college is ranked in the 2015 edition of "Best Colleges" in the top tier of "Best Regional Universities - North Region" by U.S.News and World Report, and is designated as a premier Leadership Development Center by the YMCA of the USA. More than 5,000 traditional, nontraditional and international students study at its main campus in Springfield, Mass., and at its School of Human Services campuses across the country.