Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at 青年涩导航鈥檚 Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 青年涩导航 that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family鈥檚 total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

青年涩导航 Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
青年涩导航 recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university鈥檚 Black Alumni Chapter.

IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween
On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event.

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at 青年涩导航 participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition
When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.
At 青年涩导航, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the 青年涩导航 community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

青年涩导航 Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events
青年涩导航 leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

Philanthropic Gifts Prompt 青年涩导航 Ashtabula Main Hall to Be Renamed After Longtime Dean Susan J. Stocker, Ph.D.
In recognition of the generosity and commitment of James E. Mayer Jr. and Glen and Nancy Warner for their gifts toward a $500,000 endowment, the 青年涩导航 Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at 青年涩导航 at Ashtabula鈥痑s Susan J. Stocker Hall.

Legacies Change Lives: Katie Carpenter 鈥23
Katie Carpenter, 鈥23, has a passion for photography, and The Wallace J. Hagedorn Scholarship has helped her hone these skills and express her creativity. This competitive photography scholarship supports student costs and helps them pursue out-of-classroom experiences to develop strong portfolios. 鈥
Scolin MacLean, 鈥90, Turns His Love of Athletics into Philanthropy
鈥淚 look at 青年涩导航 as a family member 鈥 everyone collectively 鈥 that I am connected to and plan to be for as long as I possibly can. I have family members that I want to take care of, and I want to do the same for 青年涩导航.鈥 Scolin MacLean鈥檚, 鈥90, passion for 青年涩导航 only rivals his love 鈥