GREETINGS Newman Community! My name is Marlena Hardy, and I am so very excited to be at Newman this year. I am currently in my fourth and final year of my B.Sc at UofT. I am completing a double major in Economics and Life Science; however don't be deceived by this logical exterior, because I do have a secret love for philosophy as well. I completed my first two years of university at The University of Guelph, and transferred to UofT after my second year when I decided I wanted to change programs. I have loved every moment of studying in Toronto. I hope to attend teacher's college or complete a master's in environmental economics …we'll see what I discover this year. I come from an amazingly supportive family; I have one younger sister; Anna, with whom I am very close. My mother came to Canada from Poland in the 80's, and met my father who is Canadian. Polish was my first language and I continue to be very closely involved in the Polish community, (wiec jezeli sa Polacy ktore czytaja to- Serdecznie WITAM!:). My interests include; travel [which most recently includes returning from Koln, Germany (WYD05), France and Spain], reading, dancing, teaching, and all things that involve the outdoors (camping, canoeing, hiking). I came upon the Newman Centre last year, and was amazed at the welcoming and supportive nature of the community. I am very excited to be a part of this dynamic, prayerful and Christ centered community. I look forward to meeting all of you!