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June 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to the June Newsletter of the Kishwaukee College Foundation. As summer approaches, we are thrilled to share the latest news and events from the Kish College community. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing partnership as we strive to advance the College's mission to improve lives by providing equitable, student-centered education.

Give DeKalb County

Thank you for your generous donations to our “4 Initiatives, 4 Education” campaign through Give DeKalb County.

Your incredible generosity helped the Kishwaukee College Foundation raise over $17,000. These funds are crucial for

continuing our mission to help students

create the lives they want.

Funding Initiatives Update

We are excited to announce the Kishwaukee College Foundation Board approved a $180,000 funding plan to support the “4 Initiative, 4 Education". The initiatives include new equipment for the Wellness Center, technology and equipment to support expanded flex classrooms, sunshades for the Early Learning Center, and the five-foot Kish letters. We thank you for your support and contributions to make this happen.

Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations

The Kishwaukee College Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award recognizes outstanding alumni who have made an impact in the Kish community. Nominations are being accepted through July 12, 2024.

Submit a nomination here.

Pictured to the right: Adam and Jessica Honiotes, local entrepreneurs and concessionaires at Shabbona Lake State Park, the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients.

NB&T Fund to Support Non-Profits

The Kishwaukee College Foundation has announced an opportunity through the National Bank & Trust Company Endowment Fund for professional development for individuals working at non-profits within the Kish district. Individuals who work at area non-profits can receive financial support towards credit or non-credit courses that will enhance their skills in the non-profit sector.

Learn more

Board Thank You

At the May 29Foundation Board meeting, the Board recognized three outgoing members: Dr. Minerva Garcia-Sanchez; Dr. Corinne Haviley; and Michelle Pease. We greatly appreciate their efforts and commitment to the College and the community.

Also at the May meeting, the Board approved a new slate of officers for Fiscal Year 2025: Rose Treml, President; Amy Oster, Vice President; Cole Johnson, Treasure; and Ted Rosenow, Secretary.

Pictured above from left to right: Dr. Laurie Borowicz, President, Kishwaukee College; Michelle Pease, resigning Board Member; Ted Rosenow, President, Kishwaukee College Foundation Board; and Dr. Kayte Hamel, Executive Director of the Foundation,

Student Thank You

"I am sincerely honored to have been selected as a recipient of the Emma Anderson Scholarship. I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honor and I am deeply appreciative of your support. As a first-year college student, I have felt overwhelmed with the costs associated with attending college. Receiving this scholarship will help reduce the financial burden and stress I have and allow me to focus on my studies and dreams of serving my community as a Radiologic Technologist after getting accepted and graduating from Kishwaukee College. I appreciate your confidence in me and your willingness to invest in my future education. Thank you again for your generous and thoughtful gift."

Alexis Huerta, Fall 2024 Emma Anderson

Scholarship Recipient

Program of Study: Radiologic Technology

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