The Student Advisory Committee is chaired by the Graduate Intern, who was selected from a pool of graduating DePauw seniors. Due to the generous support provided by the Anne and Charles Hillman Student Intern Fund, members of the student advisory committee also serve as Prindle Undergraduate Interns. The committee was selected by the Assistant Director, Coordinator, and Graduate Intern from applications submitted in response to an open invitation to all students, all years. These members were chosen to provide multiple perspectives as they advise on the work of the Institute, with a specific focus on student involvement. Please contact any of these committee members if you have questions, comments or concerns.

Graduate Intern:

Nicholas Casalbore, Chair

Undergraduate Interns:

Cameron Abbott
Nicki Hewell
Lauren Lefebvre
Hallie Moberg
Brian O'Neill
Paige Penrod
Joey Piatek
Todd Schmid

Nicholas Casalbore serves as Graduate Intern at the Prindle Institute for Ethics for the academic year 2008-09. A Holton Scholar, Nicholas is a 2008 cum laude graduate of DePauw with a major in Philosophy. At DePauw he competed on the Ethics Bowl team for three years, serving as captain of the team during his Senior year. Nicholas was also a Management Fellow, which afforded him the opportunity to complete a semester-long internship at the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless in Washington, DC. While serving as the Graduate Intern, Nicholas will continue to take courses in the Philosophy Department and at the School of Music, where he studies piano, in addition to co-coaching the Ethics Bowl team.

Cameron Abbott is a Senior double-major in Political Science and Religious Studies. While at DePauw, Cameron spent a year abroad participating in both a Buddhist Studies Program in Kyoto, Japan (Fall 2007) and a Parliamentary Internship in Edinburgh, Scotland (Spring 2008). On campus, Cameron serves as a writing tutor for peers in the Academic Resource Center.

Nicki Hewell is a Sophomore double-major in Biology and Philosophy. Nicki was introduced to the study of ethics during her first semester on campus, while enrolled in a First-Year Seminar course entitled "The Examined Life". Additionally, Nicki is a Science Research Fellow.

Lauren Lefebvre is a Senior double-major in English Literature and Philosophy. Lauren was a member of last year's Student Advisory Committee for the Institute. Since her Sophomore year, Lauren has been a leader in the Philosophy Club and on the Ethics Bowl team. This past Winter Term Lauren completed an internship at the Indiana State Department of Health in the Bioterrorism and Pandemic Flu Preparedness Unit; she will be returning as an intern this summer.

Hallie Moberg is a Sophomore Undecided Major. Coming to DePauw as a L.E.A.D. scholarship recipient, Hallie was very active on campus in her first year. She is an Honor Scholar, a member of the Ethics Bowl team, and an office assistant at the Center for Spiritual Life.

Brian O'Neill is a Senior double-major in Economics and Biology, with a Pre-Med emphasis. As a Management Fellow, Brian completed a semester-long internship at Eli Lilly & Company working as a Financial Intern. On campus, Brian participates in College Mentors for Kids, DePauw Entrepreneurs Association, and the Society of Biologists.

Paige Penrod is a Junior Biochemistry major. Excelling academically, Paige is a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, a Presidential Rector Scholar, and an Honor Scholar. Paige is an active leader in DePauw's JC Christian Fellowship. This spring Paige will spend a semester abroad studying in Geneva, Switzerland.

Joey Piatek is a Senior Economics major. As a Management Fellow Joey completed a semester-long internship at the Independent Purchasing Cooperative in Miami, Florida. A Holton Scholar, Joey has exhibited leadership on the Men's Golf team, earning recognition as the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Golfer of the Year in 2007 and as team captain in 2008.

Todd Schmid is a Senior double-major in Philosophy and Spanish, with a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Todd spent a semester abroad studying philosophy and Spanish at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina. On campus, Todd is a Holton Scholar, an Honor Scholar, competes on the Ethics Bowl team, and is a member of both the Pre-Law Advisory Board and the Coalition for Building a Responsible Community. Todd served on last year's Student Advisory Committee for the Institute.