Blaise DuFrain, University of Dallas, Men's Soccer

BLAISE DUFRAIN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS, a senior defender on the Crusaders men's soccer team, has been selected the SCAC Character & Community Male Student-Athlete-of-the-Week for the week ending November 27, 2011.

DuFrain, who hails from Manassas, Va., is a well-rounded student-athlete who applies his dedication of service to all aspects in his life. 

A four-year member of the men’s soccer team, DuFrain has played in 58 games, appearing as a defender and sparingly at goalkeeper. He is also the starting net-minder for men’s lacrosse team, a program entering its second year of existence. In the team’s inaugural season, DuFrain collected 162 saves between the pipes. 

Beyond the white lines, DuFrain’s dedication to service continues. He is a constant fixture around campus events, serving his college community through volunteering for many SPUD (Student Programming @ UD) events, such as TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) and Battle of the Bands. In addition to SPUD, DuFrain serves his campus community by volunteering for Charity Week in both the Male Auction and as a Charity Week jailer, with all money raised going to local charities. 

DuFrain also serves his Catholic Community as a member of Men’s Ministry Discussion and Prayer Group and as a participant in Pro-Life activities with other University of Dallas students. While studying abroad in spring 2010, DuFrain was an Altar Server and Sacristan for masses on the University of Dallas-Due Santi campus, serving his fellow students, faculty and other Catholics. During that semester, DuFrain was honored with the Rome Award as well as the Italian Culture Award by the University of Dallas-Rome campus. 

DuFrain’s commitment to service extends to his academic life. He is an active member of the Society of Physics Students and of Sigma Pi Sigma (national physics group) as well as the French and Italian Clubs. In addition, DuFrain uses his gifts to help other students as a volunteer for the Student Mentor Program.