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Good morning, everyone.
Thank you so much for being here this morning.
We're going to get started in--
now.
Jason?
Good morning.
My name is Jason Wuliger, and I'm
honored to serve as vice chair of the Lakeland Foundation's
board of directors and co-chair of the Future's Rising
campaign.
And I'd like to welcome you to our 22nd Annual Donor-Scholar
Breakfast.
I'm also-- oh, yes.
Please, absolutely.
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Love the enthusiasm of some of our scholars here.
I'm also excited to represent the Foundation
in the first major Lakeland Community College event
to take place in this amazing new space.
Amazing new classrooms, amazing new educational setting,
such as the hive and the greenhouse classroom--
you'll hear more about this facility and these programs
later on today.
Those of you who've attended the Donor-Scholar Breakfast
in the past knows that this is one
of the highlights of our year.
After all, what could be better than hearing
from someone like Ken Quiggle, who, like so many of you here
today, has made a real difference over the years
for Lakeland, and is initiating a new fund that will also
address barriers our students face today.
And what could be better than hearing
from some of our hardworking students, who face challenges,
but through their own perseverance
and through contributions from donors like Ken,
are now on course to succeed at Lakeland.
So thank you for joining us this morning.
We promise-- we promise--
and to all the other speakers, I need
you to hear what I just said-- we promise we'll
conclude the program by 9:30.
We'll hear first from Laura Barnard, Executive Vice
President and Provost, Laurie Principe the Lakeland
Foundation's Associate Director.
She will introduce each of our speakers.
And then we will conclude breakfast
with some final remarks.
Before I invite Laura to the podium,
I want to recognize all of our wonderful supporters
in the audience this morning.
Will all of you who are donors to the Lakeland Foundation
please stand up and be recognized?
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Now, will all of our students please stand up
and be recognized?
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We have with us this morning the following members
of the Lakeland Foundation board of directors.
Please stand as I call your name.
Peter Clausen, Joe Cocozzo, Tom Dailey, Dennis Eckart,
Dale Fellows, Nancy Guthrie, Kay Malec, Andy Meinhold,
Rick Osborne, Jr. John Paganini, Ken Quiggle,
Nancy Brunner Sanden, Rick Stark, and Wendy Zele.
[APPLAUSE]
We're also pleased to have with us the following
members of the Lakeland Community College Board
of Trustees.
Would you all please stand and be recognized?
Kay Malec, Kip Molenaar, Ken Quiggle, and Roger Sustar.
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We also have several members of Lakeland Community College's
Alumni Hall of Fame here this morning.
Again, please stand as I call your name.
Lori Caszatt, Dale Fellows, Paul Hach, Kip Molenaar,
Barbie Picciano Caranci, Nancy Brunner Sanden, Rick Stark,
and Jane Steger.
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So many of Lakeland's employees make a difference
for all of us every day, whether as donors
by ensuring that our Foundation, our financial aid
office, our business office, our academic divisions, and all
of the College's efforts come together
to enhance students' success.
Would Lakeland employees here today please stand
and be recognized?
[APPLAUSE]
Finally, I want to recognize the elected officials who
are here with us this morning.
We're fortunate enough to have two of our illustrious county
commissioners--
Commissioner Jerry Cirino and Commissioner Dan Troy.
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Now, if you haven't stood up yet, who are you
and what are you doing here?
In all seriousness, thanks to all of you-- students, donors,
Lakeland employees, elected officials, and board members--
for the impact you make at Lakeland.
You're a remarkable group.
And I'm so honored to be a part of the Lakeland family.
I'd like now to introduce Dr. Laura Barnard, Executive Vice
President and Provost.
Laura?
[APPLAUSE]
Good morning.
Welcome to Hive, and to our new health technologies building.
I would like to take just a few moments
to talk about the major role that the Lakeland
Foundation has played, both in Lakeland's past and present.
For many years, the Foundation has
helped fund programs that touch every part of our college.
In the 2016-2017 academic year alone, the Foundation
awarded over $36,000 in 15 grants
through its Faculty Challenge Grant program, the Thomas W.
Mastin Fund, and through additional funds
that support faculty and quality education.
These programs support innovation in teaching
and in science education.
Notably, a recent Faculty Challenge grant
spurred the initial development of Lakeland's Reach Out mobile
app that provides suicide prevention resources
and support for students, and is being rolled out
throughout the whole state of Ohio.
The Lakeland Foundation plays a vital role
in the awarding of scholarships.
So far this year, almost $400,000
has been awarded in scholarship assistance
from funds raised by the Foundation,
representing an average of $1,181 per student.
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The Foundation works continuously
to develop new scholarship and program funds.
In this past year, the Foundation
established 20 distinct funds.
Among these are the Kathy Comer [? Dircheck ?]
Nursing Endowed Scholarship, First Energy Nuclear Operating
Company Nuclear Engineering Technology Diversity
scholarship, Charles M. Frank Music Education Fund,
Futures Rising Scholarship Fund, Honors Program fund,
Lakeland MeToo scholarship, Patricia L. Molenaar
scholarship, Ken Quiggle End Student Hunger Now Endowed
Fund.
It's clear that this past year, with the establishment
of our Futures Rising campaign, we've
seen the creation of more funds than we've ever
seen in any one year in the history of the Lakeland
Foundation.
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Let me tell you a little about Futures Rising.
The campaign has raised dollars for programs and student
success initiatives that will take place in this building
and throughout our campus.
To date, we have raised half of our $10 million Futures Rising
goal.
Will all of you with us today who
have donated to Futures Rising please
stand so we can show our deep appreciation
for your generosity.
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Finally, I want to give you a sense of what
this building, and especially the activities that
will take place in this building, are all about.
Lakeland's health care programs are centered here,
and have been created to simulate
a pre-hospital, hospital, post-hospital environment that
provides our students with a real world work environment.
The top and ground floors, including Hive,
revolve around creative interdisciplinary opportunities
and spaces that promote self-discovery,
self-confidence, and student success.
We believe that every student has the right to succeed.
And we are continually developing innovative ways
to help make that happen.
I'd like, again, to thank all of you who are with us today.
I'd like to thank our donors for their wonderful generosity
over the years, and now to Futures Rising.
And I'd like to recognize our students
for your hard work, which we know will put you on a path
to success today, and well into the future.
Thank you.
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Thanks, Laura.
I think there is one small group of people,
important group of people, that we did not
remember to recognize.
It's not your fault, Jason.
We didn't write it in the remarks.
Will all of those of you here today who
are family and friends of our students,
and make such an important difference in their lives
as they continue their educational journey,
please stand and be recognized.
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We have four students and one donor
to hear from this morning.
Our student speakers are Kaylynn Hill, Irene Miller,
Alex Picciano and Willie Brown Jr.
Kaylynn Hill is currently studying psychology
through the Cleveland State University
partnership at the Holden University Center,
and will graduate with a bachelor's degree in May.
Kaylynn will go on to pursue a master's degree in higher
education administration, and hopes
to work as an administrator at a community college.
She received our Barbara Garwood and Loeb Foundation
scholarships.
Among many other activities, she now
serves as President of the Lakeland Campus Activities
Board.
Kaylynn?
[APPLAUSE]
Hello, good morning.
I want to start off my remarks by thanking everyone
that came out this morning.
From students, faculty, administrators, donors
and guests--
you make up the intricate support system
that cultivates the success of every student here at Lakeland.
When asked to share my story, a few pivotal points in my life
come to mind that have completely molded me
into the young professional that I am today.
I am a proud alumni of Chardon High School.
Just over six years ago, my community
was turned on its head in the wake of a deadly school
shooting.
I was a sophomore at Chardon during this tragic event.
As I sat in the back of my English class
with sirens and helicopters sounding overhead,
I was surrounded by my peers.
And we shared heartfelt stories of how much
we meant to one another.
We did not know whether these moments were our last.
So we decided to take that time to share in community with one
another.
It was in that moment that a light switch went off
in my life.
And I knew then that my purpose was
to proactively serve others and cultivate more compassionate
communities in this world.
Just a few months after the Chardon High School shooting
I was introduced to movement called Actively Caring,
now called the Core Foundation, which
has roots at Virginia Tech following
their deadly tragedy, as well.
Actively Caring's mission was to cultivate more compassionate
cultures through the implementation and recognition
of intentional acts of kindness.
I immediately knew that this organization
was the vessel that I could live out my life's purpose.
Of course, when it came time for choosing a college,
there was only one school for me--
that was Virginia Tech.
I was excited for the opportunity
to continue my research on pro-social movements
in preventing school violence.
Luckily, I was accepted.
I was over the moon that my dream had come true.
Though my dream was quickly crushed when I found out
I would be burdened with over $150,000
in debt for just my undergraduate degree.
My mother was raising four children as a single parent.
And for all the support that she had provided me,
I could not in good conscience place
that kind of financial stress on her or my family.
And she wouldn't let that happen, either.
I distinctly remember her telling me that that's more
than she owed on her house.
So, no.
This narrative is all too true for thousands
of aspiring scholars.
Many students are faced each and every day with many barriers,
including a mountain of debt, just to obtain an education.
This financial decision is why I chose to attend Lakeland.
It did not take long for me to get involved in campus life
here at Lakeland.
I knew that I wanted to continue my work with Actively Caring
into my collegiate career.
So I created a chapter here at Lakeland.
Before long, I began to take on many additional roles
on campus, such as becoming President of Campus Activities
Board, Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa,
as well serving as a new student orientation leader.
I owe an immense gratitude to the Loeb Foundation and Barbara
[? Garwood ?] Endowment for helping
me achieve my academic and personal goals,
without the burden of student debt looming overhead.
I would also like to thank the immense support
system that exists at Lakeland.
From student engagement and leadership,
to our counseling services, to our men's and women's resource
personnel, it has been an absolute pleasure learning
and growing alongside you.
You've all molded me into the aspiring student affairs
professional that I am today.
And I hope that one day I will become
half of the courageous and compassionate leaders
that you all are today.
It has been my transformative experience here
at Lakeland that has inspired me to pursue
a career as a Dean of Students at a community college,
so that I can advocate for students facing barriers
that prevent them from getting their education.
One thing that I've learned through my experience
here at Lakeland is that hard work and persistence pays off.
Of course, when I was applying to graduate schools
this past fall, Virginia Tech came back up.
I am incredibly proud and humbled
to say that I will be attending Virginia Tech this fall--
[APPLAUSE]
Thank you.
For my master's in higher education administration.
I will be serving as a graduate assistant for Virginia Tech's
leadership learning collaborative
and VT Engage, their community service collaborative.
My dream finally came true, thanks to the support
and opportunities afforded to me here at Lakeland community
college.
Lakeland is a special community with many opportunities.
Though I am graduating soon, I am humbled by the opportunity
to be a part of this family.
And I am excited to hear of the life-changing work
that Lakeland affiliates and students will
achieve in generations to come.
Thank you.
[APPLAUSE]
Our next student speaker is Irene Miller.
Irene is pursuing an associate of arts degree at Lakeland
and will graduate this May.
[DRILLING SOUNDS]
On graduation from Lakeland, she plans to join the military,
and eventually hopes to transfer to Hiram college
to earn a bachelor's degree in political science.
We're still a work in progress, as you can hear.
Her long-term plans include running for political office.
At Lakeland, she serves as President of Phi Theta Kappa
honor society.
She's been awarded several of our scholarships,
including the Wynette Barnard scholarship.
Irene?
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Good morning, everyone.
I'm honored to be able to share the story
of my educational journey with you this morning.
So I came to Lakeland in the summer of 2016.
And I'm getting my Associate of Arts degree this May.
But I'm going to backtrack a little bit
and talk about the path that led me to Lakeland.
So I was raised in the Amish community in Geauga county.
Some of you may wonder why I mention this.
But others of you will know that Amish people only
get an eighth grade education.
I won't go into detail about that.
I wrote a 2,000 word paper on it for an English class
a year ago.
So if any of you wish to know my opinion on that subject,
Professor Alex Cox can tell you all about it.
I will say that being a member of the Amish community,
you're expected to hold a full-time job
by the time you're 16, get married in your early 20s,
and raise a family.
I did two of those three things, by the way.
I got a job and got married at 23.
When I was growing up, we didn't have much
in the way of entertainment.
So we read books.
I always loved to read, and would read anything
I could get my hands on.
I didn't realize it at the time, but this
was what would spark my desire for a better education.
I loved learning.
And when I was in my teens, I wished
I could go to high school.
Since I couldn't do that, I self-educated as well as I
could by reading about people in places
I wanted to learn more about.
I decided that someday I was going to get my GED.
Fast forward about 7 to 10 years, and my husband
and I decided to leave the Amish community
and make a better life for ourselves.
I ended up at Auburn career center,
taking evening GED classes.
About eight months later, in April of 2016,
I took the fourth and final exam and cried tears of joy
when I received my diploma.
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At that time, I still wasn't planning to go to college,
and had only heard of Lakeland Community College
through my GED instructors, who had
encouraged me to consider it.
As I unsuccessfully tried to find a suitable job
that spring, I began to think that maybe I
should check out Lakeland.
I did.
And that summer, I took the Quick Start
to College class, which was very helpful in helping me prepare
for being a college student.
There was still so much I didn't know, however.
For one thing, I had no idea what a credit hour was
and how credits worked.
I remember the first time meeting with my counselor
to schedule my classes and asking her,
what is a credit hour?
I felt pretty silly having to ask that question.
But she kindly explained to me what a credit hour was.
One resource on campus I was becoming very familiar with
was the Women's Center.
They were, and still are, a tremendous support
for me, but particularly that first semester
when I was still trying to navigate the demands
and culture shock of college.
I even had the opportunity of working there
my second semester.
And because of the friendships I made there,
I decided to venture out of my comfort zone
and get involved in a few of the student clubs.
One of the organizations I was invited to join
was the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
I had never heard of Phi Theta Kappa
and didn't really know what it was.
After inquiring at the Women's Center, I decided to join,
and two months later was elected chapter president.
[DRILLING SOUNDS]
Keep in mind that a year earlier, I hadn't even
completed my GED yet.
So here I was, in my second semester of college,
working at the Women's Center and serving as the President
of the Honor Society.
I had found my place at Lakeland.
Later that year, I became a student ambassador
and new student orientation leader,
and still hold that position.
I'm about to graduate and leave Lakeland.
And although I'm saddened to think of leaving here,
I'm excited for the future.
I plan to transfer to Hiram college
to earn my degree in political science,
and just might run for President someday.
I'm kidding.
[APPLAUSE]
So while my time at Lakeland is almost over,
I'm excited for the next step.
I believe that the best is yet to come.
[APPLAUSE]
Thank you.
Thanks so much, Irene.
Our next speaker is Alex Picciano.
I said that right, didn't I?
Picciano, OK.
Alex expects to receive his Associate of Arts degree
in May of 2019.
He serves as the President of our extraordinary Student
Veterans Association.
Upon graduating from Lakeland, he
plans to start his own business.
Alex?
[DRILLING SOUNDS]
[APPLAUSE]
Good morning, honorable guests.
My name is Alexander Picciano, and I'm
a former infantry marine and current President
of the Student Veterans of America at Lakeland Community
College.
During my time in the Marines, I attained a rather robust
vocabulary, so I'll be sticking to the script on this one.
[LAUGHTER]
I would first like to extend my gratitude and appreciation
to Bob Cahen for inviting me to have this privilege of speaking
here today, and to all the others
who made this event possible.
I was asked if I could share my experience of transitioning out
of the military and back in academia.
To be frank, it was not a straightforward path
without challenges and hardship.
In the beginning of this journey,
I went from leading Marines overseas
to the back of the unemployment line.
From walking tall with brothers, bonded
in blood, sweat, and tears, to feeling
like an outsider with no one to relate to.
I had very little direction after my service was concluded.
I always thought I was going to be a career marine.
But the universe had other plans.
I spent months contemplating who I was,
struggling at the thought of what
I wanted to do with my life.
It took me a long time to realize that my service was not
the only thing that would define me
as a man, that now is the time to use the skills
and experiences I attained to better
myself in a positive image.
With the support of my loving family
and providers at Wade Park VA Hospital,
I pushed myself to start making progress.
Thus, Lakeland Community College.
From the first interaction with the staff at Lakeland,
I felt the sense of exhilaration.
Granted, that was partly due to the fact
I waited three days before the start of fall semester.
I would not have the privilege of being
a part of this fine institution without the incredible aid
of Debbie Weber.
She was such a pleasure to work with.
I immediately felt a sense of belonging.
Mrs. Weber introduced me to the Veterans Program coordinator,
Edward Evans, who I immediately connected with.
Not more than five minutes into the introduction,
we found out we were in the same regiment, separated only
by a couple of generations.
OK, maybe more than a couple.
Sorry, Ed.
[LAUGHTER]
One introduction led to the next,
where I finally met the standing president, Joel [? Ajeta, ?]
and the other veterans of the SVA.
It was then I knew there wasn't a doubt in my mind
that this is where I belonged--
a community of veterans helping one another
to better themselves, in and outside the academic world.
There is a sense of relief of being
able to be around those who are of similar mind and spirit.
This is invaluable to the mental well-being of a struggling
veteran in a public setting.
The Veterans Program, the SVA, and the people involved
are a beacon that shines as an example for other institutions
to follow.
Thus far, my experience at Lakeland Community College
has been phenomenal.
And I've met some of the most outstanding professors.
Through their teachings and shared experiences,
my eyes have been opened to new possibilities I did not
believe were obtainable before.
I have a mind for business.
And I confidently believe by the time
I graduate these exceptional individuals will
have prepared me for nothing less than success.
So in respect to all the donors and benefactors,
the other veterans and I extend our sincerest appreciation
for making this college reality.
Your generous contributions are investments
that forge successful careers and change lives.
Thank you.
[APPLAUSE]
Thanks so much, Alex.
Our final student speaker today is Willie Brown Jr. Willie
grew up in Alabama.
Majoring in human services, he plans to graduate this fall.
Willie is very involved in Lakeland activities,
including student government, the Black Student Union,
Campus Activities Board, and our own Lakeland
Association of Fundraising Professionals Collegiate
Chapter.
He anticipates working in the field of Human Services
as a substance abuse counselor and community advocate.
Willie is also a deacon at his church,
and will be receiving his minister's license this June.
Willie?
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Good morning to all of you.
You know, no matter how many times I do this,
I still feel overwhelmed.
Because I'm going to be very transparent with you.
Four years ago I was under a bridge smoking crack,
with no idea that I would be standing before this august
group of people.
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You know, some people would be ashamed to admit
that they came from such a troubled background.
But I feel it's important to let people
know that broken people can be fixed.
It is through the love and care and support of people
like everyone in this room.
So I mean, like, I wrote a few notes right here.
So please bear with me.
First of all, I'd definitely like the knowledge the Lakeland
Foundation.
This beautiful building right here,
Hive, this is a makers space, a place where we create,
where we take things from their base
and we make beautiful things.
Because everybody has the spirit of creation in them.
So I would like to acknowledge Leah Hartmann
and Carol [INAUDIBLE],, who run this place.
I was actually able to be a part of helping
get everything started.
But my duties in life and at home
kind of forced me to move on from that.
I would like to thank every donor
out here, my fellow students.
You know, Dr. Martin Luther King said
that the function of education is
to teach one to think intensively
and to think critically.
That intelligence plus character,
that is the goal of education.
So with that, we inspire, empower, and enrich.
We take what we've received from this place here--
a little small campus, kind of off
in a wooded area in Lake County--
and we go out into the world.
And we make a difference.
You know, my beginnings were humble.
I grew up in a rural area in Alabama.
I faced a lot of discrimination and prejudice on a daily basis.
But I did not let that sway me from being
something and somebody.
I believe in diversity.
I believe it breeds strength.
And in my capacity as chairperson of the Student
Government Association, everybody else
has helped me this whole semester
to keep presenting events that celebrate
the diversity of us all.
Because together, we're not individual fingers that
can be broken so easily by the presence of [? life. ?]
But we become a hand that can lift and empower others.
I used to say that I'm a grown man.
That used to be one of my favorite things,
that I'm a grown man.
And then one day, somebody pulled me to the side and said,
you know, all grown things that are fully mature die, are dead.
So today I say, I am a growing man.
Through the education that I receive here
in the Human Services department,
through all the support I get from people here--
people like Jim Shelley in the Pathfinders organization,
Tiffani Renfroe, President of Black Student Union,
[? Wozzie, ?] who is a member of student government.
He's our-- he runs all the clubs, basically.
He makes things go around here.
These are people that when I make
my daily commute to come out here, that they help lift me.
Now, you know, no true deacon is not
going to stand in front of a bunch of people
without at least quoting one scripture.
So with that being said, this is kind of the basis of me.
In Philippians 2:14 it says, do everything
without grumbling or arguing, so that you
may become blameless and pure, children of God
without fault in a warped and crooked generation.
Then you will shine among them, like stars
in the sky as hold firmly to the word of life.
What is the word of life?
That no river is too wide to cross.
No mountain is too high to climb.
No oppression is too great to break.
And no human being is too broken to fix.
Together, we all will continue to inspire,
empower, and enrich future generations of students
at Lakeland Community College.
Thank you.
[APPLAUSE]
Thanks so much, Willie.
Let's have one more big round of applause for all of our student
speakers today.
[APPLAUSE]
It is now my pleasure and my honor
to introduce our guest speaker, Ken Quiggle.
Many of you know Ken as a longtime member
and officer of the Lakeland Community College Board
of Trustees, and a longtime member of the Lakeland
Foundation Board.
Flip the page.
Few people have had the impact on Lakeland that Ken has--
as a leader, as a friend, and as a donor.
You heard earlier today that most recently Ken
established a fund to help begin to address the growing
problem of student hunger in our community
and the obstacles that face so many of our students.
Ken?
[APPLAUSE]
Thank you, Laurie.
Good morning, everyone.
I was hoping I wouldn't have to follow the student speakers.
[LAUGHTER]
Their stories are always so inspirational.
And they deliver them so well.
Great job, folks.
It's very special to be speaking to you here
in this impressive facility.
And along with our excellent faculty,
we'll change so many students' lives for the better.
Thank you to all the donors in this room,
and to all of those who were unable to be here
for their very wise generosity.
As Laurie mentioned, I've been involved
with Lakeland for many years.
In that time, I've seen the foundation grow dramatically
in no small part due to the steady expert guidance of Bob
Cahen, Laurie Principe, and the hardworking folks
of the Foundation team.
It has been my privilege to know these people and witness one
success after another in building
a strong and viable resource for the students of Lakeland
Community College.
Bob is well known for asking for help
to fund various worthwhile projects
to aid students and faculty.
As most of you know, Bob is very persuasive,
but always has a logical rationale for requests
that he makes.
That brings me to the project that I
am working on with others, called End Student Hunger Now.
Now, you might think that student hunger
is a small problem here in prosperous Lake County.
Unfortunately, that is not the case.
Many of our students come here to make better lives
for themselves and to pull themselves out of poverty.
Some are supporting themselves, and perhaps a small family.
Resources can be tight for these students.
Money for food competes with rent, transportation,
and other basic living costs.
In addition to other challenges that face students
from low income backgrounds, many just
don't have the resources to get the nutrition
they need to be able to adequately concentrate
on their studies.
We generally don't notice these students.
They look like their peers, and don't advertise their dilemmas.
They try to accomplish their goals
while struggling with nutritional
shortfalls and the lack of other necessities.
My eyes were first opened to this under-the-radar issue
when I helped hand out free pizza and hot dogs to Lakeland
students during finals week.
Some students commented that they would not
have eaten at all that day had it not been for that free meal.
Can you imagine trying to study for and take finals
while hungry?
Certainly not all students here face this challenge.
But too many do.
Student hunger is being recognized
across the country in Ivy League and state-funded schools alike.
As we strive to provide educational opportunities
for bright students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds,
we must recognize the real obstacles
these students face every day.
One common problem I read about in a New York Times article
was about holiday and spring breaks,
when many institutions of higher learning
closed their cafeterias.
Students who have remained on campus
must fend for themselves until the cafeteria reopens.
While the majority of their fellow students
are traveling home to be with their families,
or to sunny vacation spots, some unfortunate students
must tough it out and survive the best that they can.
These students may not have a kitchen where they
can prepare economical meals.
One university student in this article
said he looked for a part time job during the break
and shopped at a dollar store for microwavable food
to get through the holiday weeks.
Students who are hungry cannot focus on their studies as they
should.
Try reading a book or solving a puzzle with a growling stomach.
At the beginning of this semester,
10 of our Lakeland students asked for help
because they were hungry.
I'm sure many others who were hungry did not ask.
Other students have asked for temporary assistance
with heating bills, gas for their car to get here,
or to buy personal hygiene items.
When a student arrives on campus at Lakeland,
we provide career counseling, tutoring, financial aid
for tuition and books.
We offer low-cost childcare and other services.
A Lakeland student should not have to go through the day
without food.
This is a need we neither can nor should ignore.
The End Student Hunger Now fund will provide discreet help
for students who need a little food or other minor assistance
to get to school and get through the day.
These students will also get help
to locate community services where they can
get other available support.
Assistance like this can make the difference
to those who live on the edges of poverty.
I hope this short talk has brought attention and a better
understanding of the plight too many of our Lakeland students
deal with on a daily basis.
The End Student Hunger Now fund will
be an open and endowed fund that addresses the real needs
many of our students face.
The fund will provide short-term help
for students experiencing hunger and other obstacles
to their success.
All of the donors in this awesome room saw a need
and did something to fix it.
The End Student Hunger Now fund will
help address the real need of student hunger at Lakeland.
Thank you for your kind attention.
[APPLAUSE]
Wow.
I have to tell you, I've been to a few of these.
And this morning has just been incredible.
Thank you, Ken, for shining a spotlight
on such a troubling issue and a problem
that hopefully we can all help address.
And I want to thank the students,
because each one of you was not only inspiring,
but you opened up to us.
And you told us things about yourself
that I'm sure wasn't necessarily easy for you
to say in front of a large group of people like this.
But because of your willingness to do that,
we all have a better understanding of the impact
that our donations can make.
So not only have you inspired us this morning
with your own stories, but I think
that you've inspired everyone here
to help other folks that will never get a chance to meet
that are like all of you.
So thank you very much.
[APPLAUSE]
Thank you to everybody for being here to celebrate with us.
I believe-- oh.
I can talk for like a half hour.
All right.
Well let me see.
I have some thoughts on the upcoming draft, so--
But thank you, also, for coming to celebrate the opening
of this incredible space.
Thank you for bearing with us as this incredible space continues
to be built. And thank you to everybody who's
helping our students with gifts that provide scholarship
assistance, faculty grants, and with gifts
to the Futures Rising campaign.
By the way, if you'd like to hear more about that campaign,
and perhaps to donate--
perhaps to donate-- please feel free to contact Bob, me,
Dennis Eckart, Laurie--
really anyone from Lakeland can help you.
So don't hesitate to reach out.
I also want to thank Lakeland's financial aid and business
office for being part of the Foundation team
that makes these kinds of student success stories
possible.
The Lakeland Foundation deserves our praise and thanks, as well,
for always making these events so outstanding,
and for all they do to provide resources to enhance
the lives of our students.
Jennifer Smyser, Tracy Morris, Nancy Brooks,
Maureen McGuinness, Kevin Malecek, Laurie Principe
and Bob Cahen-- thanks to all of you.
[APPLAUSE]
For those of you who are interested in taking
a brief 30-minute or so tour of this facility,
please stick around and come together here by the podium.
That tour will kick off shortly.
This concludes the formal program for our 22nd Annual
Donor-Scholar Breakfast.
I truly don't know how we'll beat this year's program.
But I look forward to seeing all of you
here next year for the 23rd Annual Donor-Scholar Breakfast.
Thanks again so much.
[APPLAUSE]
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