(From left to right) Medlin scholarship donor Tom Medlin, communication major and Medlin scholarship recipient Jacqueline Duffy, donor Darlene Medlin and communication major and Medlin recipient Caroline Gainey at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Humanities and Social Sciences scholarship recipients got to meet the donors who make their awards possible at the college’s annual luncheon honoring scholarship and philanthropy on Feb. 16.
The Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration allows top students and faculty to mingle with alumni, retired faculty and friends who support the college’s hands-on learning, research, study abroad initiatives and other programming.
This year’s luncheon featured three student speakers who reflected on how their awards helped them think and do:
Junior communication major Takira Coleman, a recipient of the Travel Scholars and International Connections Study Abroad awards, spoke to the importance of study abroad, citing specific lessons she learned during a recent trip to Chile.
Senior international studies and chemical engineering double-major Alex Kearney, a recipient of the Gerald and Frances Erdahl Scholarship, the Balfour Beatty Scholarship and the International Connections Study Abroad Award, discussed his evolution as a student during his tenure at NC State.
Psychology doctoral student Jenna Armstrong, a recipient of the John Oliver Cook Graduate Award and the Suniti-Anand Gupta Graduate Award, talked about her graduate research and work with Project CATCH, a local initiative that provides services for families experiencing homelessness in Wake County.
With support from donors, the college offered more than 130 named scholarships in 2016-17. For some, the awards provided incentive to attend NC State. For many, the gifts have been critical to offset financial burdens. “At the heart of each scholarship is a commitment to the success of a student,” said Susan Rabon (political science ’82), who serves as president of the Humanities and Social Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board.
“Every year, we meet bright, and optimistic students whose achievements amaze us,” Rabon said. “And we are humbled by the generosity of donors and touched by the stories that inspired them to support our students.”
Psychology major Kaitlyn North, a Slater E. Newman Scholarship recipient, with retired professor and donor Dick Pearson at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Kimberly M. Jessup Memorial Scholarship donor Renee Jessup, psychology major and Jessup scholarship recipient Lara Hulcher, and donor Roy Jessup at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Rebecca and Ruth C. Leonard Scholarship donor Rebecca Leonard with communication major and scholarship recipient Ashleigh Fells at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Communication professor Liz Craig with retired staff member and donor Mary Elizabeth Kurz Bright at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Kretzer Family Scholarship donor Barbara Kretzer with Kretzer scholarship recipient Patrick Balough at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Medlin Scholarship donor Darlene Medlin with communication major and Medlin scholarship recipient Caroline Gainey at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Doctoral student and psychology emeritus award recipient Jennifer Bellingtier with retired psychology professor and donor Jim Luginbuhl at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Doctoral student and psychology emeritus award recipient Rebecca Levy with donor Geraldine Luginbuhl at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Psychology professor Mary Haskett with doctoral student and Cook graduate award recipient Jenna Armstrong at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Retired professor Oliver Williams with donor Marty Coe at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Spanish and international studies double-major Maggie Zargo, a Reginald Ponder scholarship recipient with Tony Harrison, head of the Department of English at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Political science major and Susan Carter Global Scholarship recipient Sydney Grice with retired professor and donor Charlie Coe at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Jeff Braden addresses the crowd at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Jeff Braden addresses the crowd at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Jeff Braden addresses the crowd at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Associate Director of Development Brandi Orbin, history professor Akram Khater, donor Bearta Alchacar, public history graduate student and scholarship recipient Cheryl Dong and donors Jane and Ken Wooten at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Humanities and Social Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board President Susan Rabon at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Humanities and Social Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board President Susan Rabon at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Communication major and scholarship recipient Takira Coleman at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Communication major and scholarship recipient Takira Coleman at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Communication major and scholarship recipient Takira Coleman at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
International studies and chemical engineering double-major Alexander Kearney at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
International studies and chemical engineering double-major Alexander Kearney at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Doctoral student and scholarship recipient Jenna Armstrong at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Medlin scholarship donor Tom Medlin, communication major and Medlin scholarship recipient Jacqueline Duffy, donor Darlene Medlin and communication major and Medlin recipient Caroline Gainey at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Criminology major and Nathaniel and Blanche Penland Browder Scholarship recipient Amanda Boland with donor Betsy Browder Wilson at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Donor Marty Coe with political science major and scholarship recipient Sydney Grice at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Psychology major Kaitlyn North, a Slater E. Newman Scholarship recipient, with psychology alumna and donor Linda Silber at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
Doctoral student and scholarship recipient Jenna Armstrong with retired faculty member Jim Luginbuhl and Geraldine Luginbuhl at the 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship and Philanthropy Celebration.
