Haggerty '82 inspires students to give back to their communities

“Consider this a recruiting pitch,” Haggerty slyly baited the freshmen, “because the world needs your help.” She suggested two distressingly overlooked areas of need: energy conservation and reintegrating released prisoners into society. “Your presence at Amherst is a privilege,” Haggerty told the class of 2009. “Take advantage of it.” For Haggerty, the liberal arts education and sense of community that Amherst provides left an indelible imprint upon her view of the world. Her experiences at Am