Spring Into Giving

April 2024 Newsletter

Spring is in the air, and with it comes a renewed sense of energy and excitement within the Kishwaukee College community. Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership as we continue our mission of improving lives through equitable, student-centered education. Your dedication makes a profound difference in the lives of our students and in the prosperity of our community.

Pictured above: Master welders from Enbridge, Inc. provided a demonstration for Kish welding students. Enbridge has a long history of supporting College efforts through classroom demonstrations, in-kind equipment donations and student scholarship support. Learn more.

Donor Appreciation Reception

On Thursday, April 4 the Kishwaukee College Foundation hosted a Donor Appreciation Reception. Scholarship recipients and donors had an opportunity to interact and engage on a personal level. The event program featured stories from scholarship recipients, College leaders, and scholarship donors who shared the impact of the Foundation and how we work together to build an educated community. View photo gallery here.

Pictured from left to right: Peter Rood, Scholarship Donor; Kathleen Spears, Scholarship Donor; Rita Walsh, Scholarship Recipient; and Jeff Rood, Scholarship Donor.

Spring Plant Sale

SAVE THE DATE

Horticulture Department

Spring Plant Sale

May 9 & 10

in the Greenhouse

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Preorder online May 3 - 7 @Kishplants.com

Give DeKalb County

The Foundation is excited to participate in Give DeKalb County on May 2, 2024. Donations from this one-day event will support our four fundraising initiatives. The initiatives focus on 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.

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Student Thank You

"Words cannot describe how grateful I am for this scholarship. I am so excited to continue being a part of this community and further my education here. I will be majoring in STEM so that I can become a High School Math Teacher. I hope to continue my involvement in organizations here at Kish that help me serve the community. I was very involved in Key Club in high school, and I am still finding ways to serve my community with my peers. I am excited to continue this college experience, and you will be a huge reason I can do that. I would like to thank you again for creating this scholarship and helping me get one step closer to achieving my goals."

Julia Berry

Spring 2024 Bud & Kay Stocking, Rochelle Rotary Service Above Self Endowment

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Program of Study: Associate in Science