Every Gift Makes a Difference Amy Martindale, director of student academic services in the College of Arts and Sciences, says the college is grateful to have the scholarships it does thanks to donors. Still, with about 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, more student support of any amount is always appreciated. Martindale says one of the main reasons students leave a university is because of the financial burden. “We know that aid for their returning years is very important in keeping them,” she says. “Substantially more funding is typically available for incoming freshmen than for sophomores, juniors and seniors. That is an area of need and tremendous opportunity to support students in a truly meaningful way.” The cost of higher education continues to rise, as does the need for a college degree in order to be competitive in the marketplace. Charlie Bruce, senior director of scholarships and financial aid for OSU, says the number of students applying for financial aid increased 20 percent in the past year. “The need is great,” Bruce says. “We are having more students report to us that there have been significant decreases in their family income due to job loss or reduction in hours. Scholarships go a long way in helping to fill the gap.” Students Benefit from More Than Scholarships Alone Scholarships are not the only area where donors are making a difference for A&S students. Donors also help with graduate fellowships, travel-abroad opportunities and other student enrichment activities such as mentoring and guest speakers. As Martindale points out, every gift helps support students’ work toward their educational goals. “It’s a very selfless thing to give money to help somebody you may never meet, but it really does impact their lives,” Stockdale says. “The people you help are going to impact the world, and it impacts their future careers because you gave them money, because you were a selfless donor.” Jacob Longan ’05 The College of Arts and Sciences has introduced a new website that recognizes excellence among its many faculty, students and alumni. To learn about honors and scholarships awarded, visit http://ashonors.okstate.edu. Oklahoma State university 11 OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | 400 S. Monroe | Stillwater, OK | 1.800.622.4678 here to help Jason Caniglia and Damien Williams are in the dream business. As development officers for the College of Arts and Sciences, they unite donor and university passions and priorities to achieve excellence. If you see a need or are looking for a way to help improve the College, let them know. They will help you transform OSU, as they have done countless times, facilitating the addition of scholarships, endowed chairs and professorships, graduate fellowships, and other studentenrichment opportunities that change lives. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THEM AT: jcaniglia@OSUgiving.com, dwilliams@OSUgiving.com or 1-800-622-4678. » jason caniglia » damien williams
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