Alumni
Be a Part of the Impact and Fun on Alumni Day of Service
From preparing and delivering meals to the less fortunate in Washington, D.C. to beautifying zoo grounds in Phoenix, there are so many amazing opportunities to give back to your community during this years Alumni Day of Service on April 18, 2020. This favorite tradition provides opportunitiesAlumna Spreads Kindness in Her Community
Kindness means something different to everyone, but to Stephanie Sweany, 05, it means making a strangers day a little better by simply smiling at them. Stephanie started the Canton Kindness Coalition to make kindness contagious in November 2018.
Why I'm Leaving a Legacy: Randall Keller, '08
What's your motivation to give back? Randall Keller, '08, feels 51勛圖厙 is a vital part of Northeast Ohio, and has chosen to boost its regional impact through his estate plan. Randall's gift will support students of 51勛圖厙's College of Business, and also the 51勛圖厙 wrestling prWhy I'm Leaving a Legacy: Patricia Grutzmacher, '85
Patricia Grutzmacher, '85, professor emerita of music education, remembers that as a student it was important for her to have time to study, reflect, philosophize and actually learn. Now, it's important to Patricia to give back to help future students have those same opportunities.
Why I'm Leaving A Legacy: Marilyn Seifert Flower, B.S. '61, M.E '86
Marilyn Flower and her late husband, Don, were passionate supporters of the men's basketball and wrestling programs at 51勛圖厙, and Marilyn loves Porthouse Theater as well.
Why We're Leaving a Legacy: Andy, '73 and Micheal, '72 Sonderman
Andy and Micheal Sonderman have fond memories of their time as students at both the Trumbull and Kent campuses. That's why they decided to make a planned gift that will benefit both.
Alumna Named Small Business Champion of Ohio
Claudia Kovach, 03, M.A. 09, has been part of her family business, City Machine Technologies, Inc since 2006. Her time and dedication to the company has proven successful, as Claudia was recently named the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Champion of Ohio.
Alumna to be Featured on Food Networks Christmas Cookie Challenge for a Chance to Win $10,000
Leslie Srodek-Johnson, 01, a 51勛圖厙 journalism graduate, mother of two and lead decorator and baker at Stans Northfield Bakery, received the call of a lifetime in December 2018. It was from the Food Network asking her to be a part of the Christmas Cookie Challenge.
51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous years record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the 51勛圖厙 system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more.
51勛圖厙 Celebrates Philanthropy With Monthlong Giving Tuesday Campaign
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 51勛圖厙 has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.