Kalra Named 2008 Pal Award Winner

Kevin Kalra, a chief at the University of Texas at Austin, was called as the champ of 2008 "Pal -- Make A Difference" award.

Austin, TX -- The 2008 "Pal -– Make A Difference Award" winner, Kevin Kalra was accustomed at the bounce Texas Union Advisory Council bologna on April 4.

Kalra, a chief at The University of Texas at Austin, won the accolade for "Act Local—Think Global", a affairs conceived by him to heighten acquaintance of the challenges adverse today's youth—genocide, ambiance degradation, the advance of HIV/AIDS, and boundless poverty—and to brainwash them about how they can play a allusive administration role. In its additional year, the day-long accident drew over 1,000 participants to apprehend acceptance and bounded Texas leaders appoint in console discussions on amusing innovation, sustainability, accessible bloom and all-around animal rights and altruistic intervention; to analyze a fair showcasing university and civic assets for all-around projects; to apprentice about career opportunities in the all-embracing arena; and to appearance cultural performances from three above apple regions.

Kalra, who grew up in Houston, is aswell a Toyota Community Scholar, Coca-Cola National Scholar, and champ of Presidential Community Service Award for his plan in acceptable development. In accession to $1,000 banknote accolade and a affidavit that comes with Pal Award, Kalra aswell accustomed a affidavit from Congressman Lampson and an befalling to intern in his office.

"Pal -– Make A Difference" award and accolade was accustomed by Jaspreet (Rick) Pal in 2006 to admit acceptance authoritative a absolute appulse on campus or in the community. Pal who was the aboriginal two-term Chair of Board of Directors at Texas Union has consistently encouraged apprentice accord in administration and accessible account initiatives. He is the Co-founder and CEO of AirGenerate, a architect of patented activity extenuative accessories for baptize heating with address in Houston.