Liberty Bank
Foundation makes significant contribution to Middlesex Community College Foundation -
February 2007
Liberty Bank Foundation recently made a contribution of $5,000 to the Middlesex
Community College Foundation specifically for student scholarships. The gift will
certainly "make the difference" for diverse students of low to moderate income
families. The MxCC Foundation thanks the Liberty Bank Foundation on behalf of the
very deserving students.
Edowment fund at Middlesex Community College to support the study of
the principles of Mahatma Gandhi - Middletown, Conn., Nov. 20, 2006
Representatives of Middlesex Community College Foundation and the
Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple Society (CVHTS) signed an agreement in Pegasus Gallery on
the Middlesex campus creating an endowment fund at Middlesex Community College to support the study of
the principles of Mahatma Gandhi.
Middlesex students will now have the opportunity to learn about the
life and teachings of Gandhi, his principles, and his philosophies of non-violence and
peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Witnessing the endowment signing were donors of the Radha Devi Joshi
Family Foundation, Inc. and the Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple Society (CVHTS) as well as
representatives of the Middlesex Community College Foundation.
At Middlesex, President Wilfredo Nieves said the new fund will
support educational programs and activities that embrace Gandhi’s principles and
philosophy while also providing scholarships for students with diverse backgrounds. “This exciting new program will expose
students to an environment in which Gandhi tested his philosophy of nonviolence,”
Nieves said. “We envision this to include
Indian philosophy, culture, and society and fine arts.”
Professor Judith Felton Joins the Foundation
At the Annual Meeting of the Foundation on September 12, 2006, Professor Judith Felton
was elected to the Board of Directors of the Foundation. Ms. Felton is the faculty
representative replacing Lucinda Patrick who has retired after serving the College and the
Foundation for many years.
The Middlesex Community College Welcomes Greg Kline
Mr. Greg Kline was recently hired as the new Director of Institutional Advancement for
the College. Mr. Kline comes with years of experience, most recently at Eastern
Connecticut State University. Alll are welcomed to stop by and visit him at his
office in Founders Hall.
The MxCC Golf Classic – A Worthwhile and Successful Event!
Another great big thank you to the MxCC Faculty and Staff, Alumni, Volunteers from
everywhere, Foundation members, and friends of the College. You made it all worthwhile!
Your generous support made the 3rd Annual Golf Classic held at Lyman Orchards in
Middlefield on June 3, 2005 a great success! We expect to net abut $8,000. Since the first
event in 2003, the Golf Classic has generated nearly $27,000 with about $12,000 going to
scholarships.
HOLD THIS DATE….. The 4th Annual Golf Classic Friday, June 2, 2006 Lyman Orchards
Golf Course Middlefield, CT
The MxCC Scholarships/Awards Ceremony
The Scholarships/Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, May 13, 2005. Over 70 scholarships
were awarded to students which totaled over $68,000, an increase of over $5,000 from 2003
– 2004. The recipients and donors, as well as staff, were excited to share in the
ambience of the wonderful evening. Without these scholarships, many students would not
have been able to attend MxCC and transform their dreams into realities!
The MxCC 5K Walk/Run Had Sunshine and Runners!
The 2nd Annual MxCC Scholarship 5K Walk/Run on Nov. 5, 2005 was a huge success with
perfect running weather. The majority of entrants were runners. The event produced revenue
of over $ 1,700 for the MxCC Foundation in support of student scholarships and academic
programs. Trenton Wright, Coordinator of Institutional Advancement, was the Race Director
for the event. Faculty member Richard Patrick and staff member Yvonne Rubin were the first
male and female finishers from the college.
Special thanks to Ray Dennis and Family, Richard Patrick, Yvonne Rubin, Walt Truscinski
and Family, Kim Hogan, Rick Eriksen, Rich Lenoce, Deb Kleckowski, and Steve Krevisky for
their support.
HOLD THIS DATE….. The 3rd Annual MxCC Scholarship 5K Walk/Run and Health Fair
November 4, 2006
MxCC Foundation Receives Grant from the Aetna Foundation
The Middlesex Community College Foundation has been awarded an Aetna Foundation Grant
of $5,000 in support of the MxCC Foundation’s 2006 Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and Health
Fair that will take place on November 4, 2006.
“It is because of the charitable support from institutions such as Aetna that
we are able to continue to grow our commitment to providing students with the opportunity
for increased education. We, at the Foundation, are sincerely appreciative of Aetna’s
shared commitment to this goal,” said MxCC Foundation President Bruce Parmenter.
The 2006 Scholarship 5K Run/Walk will be the third annual road race sponsored by the
Foundation. Trenton Wright also appreciates Aetna’s grant. “This will allow
the MxCC Foundation to fund the marketing of the event and will cover all up-front
expenses. In addition, Aetna employees have agreed to participate in the event and recruit
other employees,” said Wright.
Proceeds from the 5K Run/Walks go to the MxCC Foundation Scholarship Fund. For over 25
years one of the Foundation’s main goals has been to provide scholarships to students
who otherwise would not be able to continue their education.
Scholarship Applications – 2006
Scholarship applications for 2006 are available NOW. They are widely distributed
throughout the College and available online. The deadline for scholarship application
submission is March 15, 2006.
A Special Thanks Goes To…………
Kudos to Judy Bertz, Rick Eriksen, and Marlene Olson and other Foundation and College
staff for all of the hard work, dedicated hours, and creative ideas that went into making
the MxCC Foundation Website a reality!
