October 2022 Newsletter
The Fall 2022 semester is off to a great start! We are excited to see so many smiling faces and hear the chatter of increased activity throughout the halls. Like a rainbow, the return of students and increased enrollment signify brighter days ahead and give us hope for the future. The Foundation looks forward to the upcoming year and helping support students as they create the lives they want.

Please enjoy this Fall 2022 welcome message to students from Kishwaukee College President, Dr. Laurie Borowicz. 
2022 Annual Gala - Saturday, November 5
The 2022 Annual Gala will be held on Saturday, November 5 at the Kishwaukee College Student Center.

This fundraising event includes live & silent auctions, a jewelry raffle, live music, and much more. Join us for an elegant evening of food, fun, and socialization to support a great cause!

Seats are limited and are selling fast! Tickets may be purchased by email at foundation@kish.edu or over the phone at 815-825-9803. If you cannot attend but would like to donate to the Foundation Gala, please contact Dr. Kayte Hamel, Executive Director, at khamel@kish.edu.

Visit the 2022 Annual Gala webpage for complete details.
New Scholarship Update
Pictured: Earl and Jeanne Pritchard on the family farm with sons Donald and Robert.
In partnership with the DeKalb County Community Foundation, we are pleased to announce the creation of the Earl & Jeanne Pritchard Horticulture Scholarship. This fund honors the life and legacy of Earl and Jeanne and provides scholarships for students working toward a horticulture degree. Applicants must be graduates of a DeKalb County or Kishwaukee College in-district, high school with a 3.0 GPA.
Fall 2022 Scholarships
Pictured: Fall 2022 scholarship recipients.

Through the amazing support of donors, the Foundation awarded 286 scholarships totaling $172,637 for the Fall 2022 semester.


The Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2023 semester with an application deadline of Friday, October 21. Visit www.kish.edu/kcfscholarships for more information.
Student Thank You
"Before starting school at Kishwaukee College, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I am so grateful that I chose to go to this school. Kish helped me figure out that I wanted to study Radiology and I am so excited that I am on the journey to do what I love."
 
-Brooke Myroth:
  • Fall 2022 Vernon & Dorothy Smith Memorial Endowment
  • Fall 2022 Mark Joseph Bussone Memorial Endowment
  • Fall 2022 Marie Ann Price Memorial Endowment 
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