February 2022 Newsletter
The start of a new year is a perfect time to reflect, affirm your mission, and set new goals. We resolve to continue the important work of the Foundation and support the College’s mission to improve lives through quality, affordable education. This year, we look forward to creating new and exciting ways to engage donors and provide financial support to our students as they work toward their educational goals.  

Pictured: First graduating class of Kishwaukee College’s Medical Assistant Program – Fall 2021
Kody's Cupboard
Student Thank You
"After receiving the news that I had been chosen for a scholarship, I was met with extreme happiness and joy — but most importantly, relief. I had come into a financial hardship that was withholding me from taking classes in the Spring. The Employee Give Scholarship Fund has extended my opportunity to attend Kish. I now have a clearer mindset on my ideal career path and hope to clarify that route in order to achieve my goals."

— Fernando Galarza, Spring 2022 Employee Give Scholarship Fund recipient.

Major: Associate in Science
Alumni Highlights
February is Career & Technical Education Month, and the Foundation salutes our CTE Alumni in the community!

Whether you earned a degree, took a few classes, or have other connections to Kish, we invite you to be a part of our alumni community. Let us continue to celebrate you.

Learn more at kish.edu/alumni

Pictured: Dru Olson '15 - Truck Driver Training (top left); Kayla Wessels '12 - Nursing Program (top center); Sawyer Forest '13 - Welding Technology (top right); Diane Gittleson '79 & Melissa Findlay '16 - Horticulture Program (bottom left); & Chris Meares '91 - Automotive Technology (bottom right).
Pay It Forward Scholarship
— Mary & Doug Foland
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As part of the 2021 Spring Virtual Donor Appreciation Event, the Foundation profiled scholarship recipient Jessica Espinoza and donors Steve & TJ Irving after their paths crossed based on the importance of financial support for student success. Their stories inspired Mary and Doug Foland to give back and led to the creation of the new Pay It Forward Scholarship.

Board of Directors Update
The Foundation would like to thank Mrs. Suzanne Juday, who recently ended her service to the Board of Directors in December 2021. Suzanne served from 2016 to 2021 and held the roles of Executive Committee Secretary and Chair of the Awards Committee. Over the years, Suzanne played an integral role within the College and Foundation, having served on the Board of Trustees from 1997 to 2009. We appreciate Suzanne's contributions to the Board of Directors and the College and wish her the best in her next endeavor. 
Spring 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our Spring 2022 scholarship recipients. Through the amazing support of donors, the Foundation awarded 305 scholarships totaling $227,615. This semester included the new Foundation Cares Scholarship, which provides financial support to all students who seek assistance and meet a minimum set of criteria. 


Pictured: Spring 2022 Scholarship Recipients: Heidi Pierce (top left); Perla Gonzalez (top right); Matthew Sharp (bottom left); & Donna Gillespie (bottom right). 
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