July 2022 Newsletter
June 30th marked the end of Fiscal Year 2022. Through the generosity of donors and friends, the Kishwaukee College Foundation had another successful year in raising funds to provide financial assistance to students and support the College’s mission to improve lives through quality, affordable education. We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Kish graduates and look forward to making a positive impact for many more years to come. 
Annual Gala - Save the Date



We are excited about the opportunity to return to in-person events with the 2022 Annual Gala. Although initially planned for early October, we have decided to stick with tradition to ensure a successful and memorable evening. Please mark your calendars to join us on Saturday, November 5, for an event that will honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future.
Board of Director Update
The Foundation would like to welcome two familiar faces to the Board of Directors. Bernie Papino joins the Board, having previously worked as the Coordinator of Career Technologies for the College. He played an integral role in expanding our work-based learning opportunities and securing scholarship opportunities for students. Laurie Hoecherl was also recently appointed. Laurie served as a Professor of Mathematics at the College for more than 30 years and was an advisor to the Phi Theta Kappa honor society for half that time. We are thrilled to welcome their institutional knowledge and expertise to the Foundation.

During the same meeting, the Board held officer elections for Fiscal Year 2023. Meet Our Board for officer roles and a complete list of members. 
Fund Update
The Kishwaukee College Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of a new endowment honoring a former Kish counselor and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, Frances Loubere. The Frances Loubere Ally Activist Scholarship will provide scholarships to incoming or currently enrolled students based on the recommendation from the Committee on Gender and Sexual Diversity (GSD). Loubere started the Ally Program and an employee-led committee at the College in 1997 to help make the campus experience more inviting and accessible for all students.

Alumni Highlight


Janetta Martina is a 2019 graduate of Kish’s nursing program who has been using her education to help the community. A layoff from a previous job was the life-changing event that encouraged her to revisit her dream of becoming a nurse. Fast forward two years, and Janetta graduated, quickly landed a job, and became a local travel nurse. 
Student Thank You
"I returned to college after many years and was not sure what to expect. I have enjoyed every aspect of my educational journey at Kish. Thank you for selecting me to receive the scholarship; I am truly honored."


-Christina Fisher: Spring 2022 Ine Achilles, DeKalb Area Garden Club, and Rowland & Lucille Matteson scholarship recipient. 

Program of Study: Horticulture Floral Design
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