UD senior Gunter named Plastino Scholar

2016 Jul 25

Christopher Gunter, a criminal justice major with a minor in sociology, has been named one of six David A. Plastino Scholars for "exhibiting extraordinary talent, promise and imagination."

Gunter, who resides in Bear, Del., designed "The Missing Voices Project" as a way to understand the narratives of convicted individuals and the effects on their families. He plans to attend law school and become a leader in the criminal justice system.

Gunter and his fellow scholars were welcomed to the program at this year's annual dinner, held May 4 on UD's campus. At that celebration, the program's 2015 scholars gave presentations describing their own now-completed projects.

Established in 2007 by a generous gift from Plastino, a 1978 graduate of UD's College of Arts and Sciences, the Plastino Scholars Program awards grants to undergraduates to support self-designed, off-campus projects reflecting their passion. The awards give students a chance to discover and follow their interests, with projects that might involve research, community service or any other form of personal growth and enrichment.