By Daily Press staff
Alexandra Cox, a 2002 graduate of Santa Monica High School, is spending the 2005 fall semester participating in a study-abroad program in Kenya. A senior at Lawrence University, she is the daughter of Lawrence Cox and Barbara Bauer of Santa Monica.
The 15-week program is based in the capital city of Nairobi and focuses on local and global problems, including social justice issues, facing developing countries. While on the program, Cox is living with a host family.
Founded in 1847, Lawrence University is a national liberal arts college with an associated conservatory of music. It has produced seven Rhodes Scholars and was one of 41 colleges profiled in Loren Pope’s book “Colleges that Change Lives.” Lawrence draws its 1,400-member student body from 48 states and 50 foreign countries.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 7, 2005. Read the original PDF.