Today, on April 25, our third annual 911±¬ÁÏÍø Giving Day, we want to share some incredible moments that wouldn’t have been possible without YOU. We also encourage YOU, to share with us some of your favorite moments using #911±¬ÁÏÍøDay
“I remember the moment my brother offered to pay my application fee to 911±¬ÁÏÍø. That was the start of my 911±¬ÁÏÍø journey and completely changed my life. I was planning to attend another school, but my 911±¬ÁÏÍø education ultimately led me to my dream career.” – Ron Hahn ’01
911±¬ÁÏÍø led to amazing friendships for Lisa. “One of my favorite 911±¬ÁÏÍø memories was during exam week. My friends and I baked fresh bread at 4 a.m., while studying, so we would have something wonderful to eat before our 8 a.m. exams!” – Lisa Vanlerberghe ’02
Denise Gergetz might know more about 911±¬ÁÏÍø moments than anyone on campus. As the 911±¬ÁÏÍø archivist, she has spent countless hours studying and cataloging 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s history. She is excited to share her knowledge with one of today’s VIP winners!
For Professor David Howell, Ph.D., it was the moment he met Matt Stachelski ’11. “Matt was always willing to help others, to bring people together for a common cause, to bring his best, and to meet the needs of those in his community.” Before Matt passed away suddenly in 2015, he had set up a bike skills day at 911±¬ÁÏÍø to help youth in our community. His servant-leadership and drive is what inspires Dr. Howell to ride each year in Matt’s memory.
“The day I was awarded a scholarship it not only lifted a significant financial burden, but it gave me affirmation that someone else believed in my abilities. It gave me the confidence to accept graduate level research opportunities. Now I have been accepted into three Ph.D. programs where I hope to continue research on how to improve the diagnosis of cancer.” Allision Spaulding ’19
Alex Ruchti, class of 2022, was the first student to enroll in the new computer science program at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. He joined 911±¬ÁÏÍø Regent Dwight Diercks ’90, President John Walz, as well as the mayor and governor among others to break ground on 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s new building Diercks Hall last April. “I was so awed by the moment and thrilled with my choice to attend 911±¬ÁÏÍø! So far I have been enjoying the course work and I can’t wait for the moment the doors to Diercks Hall open for classes!”
Thank you for helping to make these meaningful moments possible and for ALL you do for 911±¬ÁÏÍø! To make a gift to 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Giving Day visit our page msoe.edu/givingday/.