I’m a Husky

Joar Dahn is a graduating political science major from Darby with an emphasis on public administration. Dahn, a native of Liberia, comes from a family of politicians. He continued that legacy at Bloomsburg University serving as Community Government Association president for the past two years.

“I’m going to miss the support system I had at BU,” Dahn says. “As an incoming freshman, I kept hearing ‘Be you at BU.’ It’s funny, because I really became myself at BU. My eyes opened to the real world, to real issues and real-life experiences. The opportunities I had here were endless, and I’m more than positive I wouldn’t have been able to have some of those opportunities at other institutions. There were some faculty I never even had as professors but I considered them a part of my support system. I’m going to miss the students. They motivated me every day.”

In addition, Dahn was a member of PASSHE’s Board of Governors, the Board of Directors for the Bloomsburg University Foundation, the Political Science Student Association, the IMPACT Movement, the Black Cultural Society, the Husky Boxing Club, the Wrestling Club and M.I.N.D (Men of Intelligence, Nobility and Desire) — a male mentorship group on campus.

Dahn served several key leadership roles in addition to the CGA, such as chairman of PASSHE’s Board of Student Government, president of the African Student Association, advisor to the Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees, advisor to the Multicultural Center, vice president of the Fredrick Douglas Debate Society, as well as the organizer of BU’s annual Beyond the Fountain event and founder of the CGA’s Willard E. Bradley Award.

“The best impression BU has left on me is that I can do anything I’m willing to work for,” Dhan says. “This has manifested so much in my four years at BU. Everything I’ve put my mind to and work hard for I’ve achieved and that’s something I cherish so much now — knowing that hard work pays off.”

Dahn adds, “BU has changed me tremendously. I came in as a freshman with goals and a vision, while I achieved those goals and visions, the journey taught me lessons I will never forget. BU provided me the opportunity to become a fearless, vocal student, advocate, lead and friend. Also provided me the opportunity to become a public official in the state of Pennsylvania while still a student.”