Student receives National Humanitarian Award from Campus Compact | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Student receives National Humanitarian Award from Campus Compact Student receives National Humanitarian Award from Campus Compact Published: September 12, 2006 Author: Arlette Saenz Steven Cartwright, a University of Notre Dame senior fromPittsburgh, will receive the 2006 Howard R. Swearer Student Humanitarian Award from Campus Compact. The first Notre Dame student to receive this award and one of only five selected nationwide, Cartwright was honored based upon his commitment to public service and for developing an innovative program to address issues facing the community.Cartwright will receive a $1,500 contribution to be used in a service program of his choice. Cartwright has participated in numerous service activities within the Notre Dame andSouth Bendcommunities.In 2004, he founded Lead-ND, a student organization providing equitable after-school opportunities forSouth Bendyouths to learn the value of community service and active citizenship.Operating programs at three local schools, the organization has developed leadership programs, sponsored National Youth Service Day events, and devoted countless hours to engaging young people in the community. Campus Compact is a national coalition of nearly 1,000 college and university presidents who are committed to fulfilling the civic purposes of higher education.Cartwright previously has been recognized for his work with an award from Indiana Campus Compact, a member of the national organization. TopicID: 19106 Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn