Meet McGuckin Intern: Jeries Kitlo
8-1-2019
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Meet Jeries Kitlo, a rising senior at Bethlehem University who is interning in Washington, DC, at the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA. Jeries is majoring in Accounting and minoring in Business Administration. He is interning this summer thanks to the Sir John McGuckin Mentoring and Internship Program.
 
Jeries is assisting in the Public Affairs and Sacramental Records departments of the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA. With a diverse workload, he is gaining numerous new skills and a better understanding of the structure of not-for-profit organizations. Jeries is shown above with members of the staff of the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA.
This summer internship is keeping him excited, motivated, and always looking forward to new opportunities. "I learned how to get around in a city as large as Washington, DC, at least compared to my hometown of Bethlehem, and how to manage my time to excel in my internship while still having fun in this beautiful city." Jeries is shown to the right with fellow McGuckin Interns, Ahmed Abu Monshar, and Khalil Barakat enjoying America's favorite pastime, at a game at National's Park!
 
At Bethlehem University, Jeries is highly involved and enjoys the variety of areas of studies offered at Bethlehem University. "Attending Bethlehem University has taught me a lot of valuable lessons in different aspects of life." He also appreciates the diversity of faith at Bethlehem University. "The University celebrates religious diversity, and it offers a required religious studies course that answers some general questions about Christianity and Islam, and encourages respectful dialogue and curiosity."
 
Among Jeries' favorite parts of Bethlehem University are the Christian Brothers who live, work, and teach on campus. "The Brothers are so giving and selfless. They are committed to their jobs and the mission of education. Most importantly, they do it with so much passion and dedication that they're always cheerful. They're fun to be around!"
Jeries will graduate Bethlehem University next June, leaving his home-away-from-home. Upon graduating, he plans to find a job that will capitalize on the education he received from Bethlehem University. He hopes to continue his education, to enable him to open an auditing firm to hire and help train aspiring young accountants and auditors; thereby helping the local community via economic growth.
 
Grateful for the many supporters of Bethlehem University and the Foundation, Jeries wanted to express his appreciation: "Thank you. Even the smallest of gestures of support go a long way in our community at the University. We're deeply grateful for the many donors from the United States and abroad."
The Sir John McGuckin Mentoring and Internship Program enables top students from Bethlehem University to intern in the United States and abroad. The Sir John McGuckin Mentoring and Internship Program was established in 2010 by the Northwestern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Jeries and six other McGuckin Interns are shown together.
 
In order to allow this program to continue in perpetuity, the Foundation has established the Sir John McGuckin Mentoring and Internship Program Endowed Fund, thanks to the generosity of the Northwestern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. The endowed fund allows the Foundation to annually underwrite a portion of the expenses associated with the Sir John McGuckin Mentoring and Internship Program. Through the generosity of donors like you, the Foundation is creating a long-term and sustainable future for the Sir John McGuckin Mentoring and Internship Program .
About Bethlehem University:
Jointly founded by the Vatican and the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Bethlehem University annually enrolls more than 3,200 students in bachelor, master, and professional diploma programs. A Catholic co-educational institution, the University is the only Catholic/Christian university in the Holy Land. The University's mission is to provide quality higher education to the people of the Holy Land and to serve them in its role as a center for the advancement, sharing, and use of knowledge.

About Bethlehem University Foundation:
The Bethlehem University Foundation is the U.S. registered not-for-profit organization entrusted with the sole mission of supporting and promoting Bethlehem University. The Foundation is a means for United States citizens to make a tax deductible donation in support of Bethlehem University.

To learn more about the Foundation, visit  www.bufusa.org   
or like the Foundation's Facebook page " Bethlehem University Foundation "