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Poindexter partly credits this desire to protect her community with
her time on campus, which she said “definitely helped me grow as a
person in this way.” She specifically recalled the family-like feel of
the Department of Art and Design, and how the Blue Hens here supported each other during the pandemic.
“Everyone was so giving,” she said. “Our senior show is a good
example. We couldn’t have an actual senior show in a studio setting, so
some of us came together to create a book showcasing all of the work,
making sure everyone was included and everyone’s personality showed
through.”
Now, Poindexter is hoping fellow Blue Hens and members of the wider
community come together once more — this time to reach herd immunity
from the coronavirus, which is achieved through vaccinations.
“Getting vaccinated is a small price to pay to be able to live your
life again, and to make sure we’re moving forward,” she said.
In the meantime, do not worry — Poindexter does not plan on spending
her award on scoops of ice cream or UD-branded merchandise… at least not
all of it. Instead, a self-described saver, she hopes to invest most of
the money, and maybe do a little traveling, now that she is
experiencing a post-vaccine peace of mind.
That sense of freedom?
Good luck assigning a dollar amount to it, the Blue Hen said: “It’s priceless.”
Article by Diane Stopyra; photo by Jessica Borcky Weinberg
Published July 21, 2021