April 17, 2008
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Vanderbilt senior Evan Dufaux was honored for his commitment to the community on Thursday when he was selected to the 2008 SEC Men’s Tennis Community Service Team.
A native of Tampa, Fla., Dufaux was one of eight individuals, who were named to the team, which recognizes student-athletes from each sport who give back to their community in superior service efforts. Until 2007, the team was known as the Good Works Team.
A stalwart in Vanderbilt’s singles and doubles lineup this season, Dufaux has donated a sizable amount of his time toward serving the community. Dufaux is a member of Athletes Against Assault, which was formed to raise awareness and take a stand against violence against women. With Athletes Against Assault, Dufaux has participated in Take Back The Night, These Hands Don’t Hurt and the reading of Body & Sold, which told the story of teenage victims of sexual assault in front of all the student-athletes.
Dufaux, who is majoring in philosophy, has also spent time tutoring local high school students, who were deemed at-risk of failure or dropping out two times a week. He has also spent time volunteering at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
As a member of the tennis team, Dufaux also participated in the annual SAAC Christmas Party for underprivileged children in Nashville and in the Used Shoe Foundation, where the team donates used tennis shoes to a charity.
Even though, Dufaux is playing his final season as a member of the tennis team, service will remain a large part of Dufaux’s life. So much so that he plans to join the Peace Corps upon graduation.