June 2023 Newsletter
The last few months of the academic year were extremely busy and exciting for the Foundation. From events connecting donors with scholarship recipients to fundraising campaigns and commencement, we are pleased to support the College’s mission to provide equitable, student-centered education and help students create the life they want.
Give DeKalb County
On May 4, the Foundation participated in Give Dekalb County. Through your incredible generosity, we had the most successful Give DeKalb County campaign in KC Foundation history, raising $22,585.00! We are grateful to the many donors who came together to support this initiative.
Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations
The Kishwaukee College Foundation is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award. This award recognizes outstanding alumni who have supported the mission of the College or in service to our community. Nominations are being accepted through July 7, 2023.

Learn more and submit a nomination here.
Foundation Board Welcomes New Member
The Kishwaukee College Foundation welcomed Corinne Haviley, Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive for Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee and Valley West hospitals, as a new member of its Board of Directors while bidding farewell to Brent O'Daniell during the Foundation's May meeting.

The Foundation Board also recognized the service of Dr. Norm Jenkins, who now serves as an honorary Director Emeritus.

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Scholarship Donor Appreciation Reception
On Thursday, April 13 the Kishwaukee College Foundation hosted the Scholarship Donor Appreciation Reception. The return to an in-person event was a huge success! Scholarship recipients and donors had an opportunity to interact and engage on a personal level. The program featured stories from students, College departments, and donors, to share the impact of the Foundation and how we work together to build an educated community.

View the photo gallery here.
Student Thank You
"Thank you for this scholarship. It is greatly appreciated. This was a huge help with finishing school in May. I am hoping to find a job related to the agriculture industry where I can work on bigger tractors and farm equipment. Later, I plan to open my own business."
 
- Brian Roach, Spring 2023 Mathew J. Rood DPT Scholarship
 
Program of Study: Diesel Power Technology