At Canvass America, I worked with a team of students to go into the Pittsburgh community and survey local members about the problems they were facing politically, socially, and economically. From this, we gained a comprehensive understanding of the issues present in ordinary people’s lives and learned how they believed these problems could best be remedied. I believe that these one-on-one discussions with members of the community is vital to our success not just here in Pittsburgh, but also the world.
Val Cheney
University of Pittsburgh
Community Engagement
Canvass America
PSSA
Throughout my years at Pitt, I was involved with the Political Science Student Association (PSSA). Here, we met for lively political discussion, debate, and to meet with local officials. I particularly enjoyed gathering with like-minded individuals and identifying the problems our campus and city faces. I also felt a great sense of relief after speaking with Pittsburgh elected-officials and hearing about their vision for the city.