Supporting the Honors College
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Giving to the Honors College
The Honors College has a great tradition of academic excellence. Our goal is to challenge students while enhancing the undergraduate experience through academic rigor and flexibility of curriculum. In order to continue the tradition and to remain academically competitive, the College must recruit the very best students expand and enhance our ability to meet the academic needs of these students, and promote opportunities for these students to work side-by-side with distinguished faculty. A gift to the College directly supports scholarships and learning opportunities that make our Honors College one of the top-ranked honors programs in the nation.
There are many ways Alumni can help Honors College students. You might consider serving on the Honors College Alumni Board or participating in a College-sponsored volunteer day. Lecturing in a class or presenting to student organizations and prospective students are other ways to get involved. Your involvement strengthens the Honors College network, while your financial support ensures that the Honors College continues to be among the best in the country.
For more information on gift opportunities to support the Honors College please contact us:
Maura Benton,
Assistant Director
517-353-0007
bentonm@msu.edu
Katie Kelly
Administrative Assistant
517-432-7332
kellyk13@msu.edu
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Fund Information:
Golden Opportunity Endowed Scholarship Fund - This fund was established in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Honors College during the 2006-2007 academic year. It supports Honors College members and Academic Scholars with exceptional academic records and demonstrated financial need. It is used both to recruit new students and to retain current students in the programs.
Honors College Endowed Enhancement Fund - Funds in this endowment are spent at the discretion of the Dean. In previous years, the funds have been spent on such things as scholarships, programs and travel funding assistance for students presenting at conferences. Funds may also be used to support Honors College programming and events for students.
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Programs - Contributions to this fund help support the Gifted and Talented Education Programs at MSU. These programs serve gifted students in grade school, middle school and high school. Many participants in these programs go on to become Spartans and Honors College members.
MSU Debate Team Endowment Fund - Part of the Honors College, the MSU Debate Team is currently one of the most consistently competitive and successful squads in America. Contributions to this fund support a campaign to raise a $1 million endowment that will support programmatic expenses for the team.
Honors College Research Fund - This fund enables exceptionally talented undergraduate students to conduct research projects, working in close collaboration with faculty and/or qualified research sponsors. Students apply for grants from the fund, which enables them to purchase equipment and supplies that are otherwise unavailable on campus.
Helping Students Help the World
New Undergraduate Grant Program Meets International NeedBy: Katherine Kelly
In 2008, Dr. William Schoenl and his wife, Linda, created a grant fund for students in the Honors College. The fund is called the Schoenl Family Undergraduate Grant for Dire Needs Overseas. Its goal is to help ease dire human need in locations beyond the borders of the United States by helping to fund projects that will improve conditions of life. The grant must be used to make a difference in human life, with an impact of helping to alleviate human need. The grant will be awarded to a proposed project that will serve human need. To obtain the grant, Honors College students submit a 1,000 word essay structured as a grant proposal. The recipient will be announced at the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum held in the spring.
Honors College Alumni Association
The Honors College Alumni Association (HCAA) consists of Honors College alumni and friends who choose to support the Honors College. Through annual membership with the central Michigan State University Alumni Association, a portion of each member’s dues is distributed to the Honors College. The Honors College uses these funds to support HCAA scholarships and HCAA sponsored events.To become an HCAA member, visit www.msualum.com/membership and select “Honors College” when prompted to select your desired college. A portion of your membership dues will be returned to the Honors College Alumni Association fund. Membership Benefits Find a ClassmateAlumni Career Services
HCAA Executive Board Officers
Molly Brennan, President
Ken Beachler, Vice President
Les Starr, Treasurer
Laura Wojcik, Secretary
Leon Gregorian, Faculty/Staff Representative
Barb Stone Reetz, At Large
Dawn Kelly, At Large
Ed Olson, At Large
Margaret (DeVet) Lee, At Large
James VanNocker, At Large
