April 2022 Newsletter
Spring is in the air and the Foundation is in the midst of a busy giving season. We are excited about our traditional fundraising activities, and for the opportunity to introduce new ways to support our students and the Kish Community. Thank you to our donors who participate in these initiatives to help advance the College’s mission to improve lives through quality, affordable education.
Donor & Scholarship Recipient Meet & Greets
Over the last month, the Foundation has worked with scholarship fund donors and scholarship recipients to provide an opportunity to meet and celebrate the impact each gift makes in the lives of Kish students. We are pleased to be able to offer these intimate gatherings as an alternative to our Annual Donor Reception and were excited to capture a few meetings to share. Stories of the donors and scholarship recipients demonstrate the impact of the Foundation in the lives of students as they pursue their educational goals.
Joyce A. Nicklas Memorial Scholarship
Jesus Romero Hispanic Endowment
Business Partners
Kishwaukee College recently hosted visits with Enbridge, Inc. and Compeer Financial to recognize their recent contributions to the Foundation. Enbridge is a longtime donor to the Kishwaukee College Foundation and donated $5,000 in scholarships for students pursuing careers in welding and engineering.


Last spring, Compeer Financial awarded the Foundation a $75,000 grant to support technology enhancements in the Greenhouse and new equipment to better prepare students for the workforce. During a recent visit, representatives were led through a student-guided tour of the renovations and formally presented the grant check. Compeer also provides annual scholarship support for students pursuing careers in agriculture.
Give DeKalb County

Give DeKalb County is Thursday, May 5. The Foundation is pleased to participate in this one-day event to support the varying needs of our students and bring awareness to the importance that Kish plays in the community.

Joins us on social media as we highlight some of the top reasons to donate to the Foundation during this special giving day.

This spring, any donation of $25 or more will receive Kish-branded socks which will support the Foundation’s efforts to provide financial assistance to students in need. Several donors have already received socks and have shared their fun images.

Please consider donating through Give DeKalb County on May 5 OR show your continued generosity anytime by donating directly to the Kishwaukee College Foundation. For more information visit kish.edu/makeagift
 
Alumni Highlights

Two Kishwaukee College alumnae are putting their horticulture skills to use as team members of the Sycamore Hy-Vee floral department. Diane Gittleson, a 1979 graduate, and Melissa Findlay, a 2016 graduate, both completed the horticulture program at Kish and now design arrangements at Hy-Vee.

Gittleson and Findlay both believe these experiences at Kish have benefited and challenged their skills as floral designers.
Student Thank You
"Thank you so much for your dedication and efforts to give a helping hand to students in need. This is the ideal example of servant-leadership, and I am very grateful to be on the receiving end."

— Donna Gillespie, Spring 2022 Foundation Cares Scholarship Recipient

Major: Associate in Science
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