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The McNeese Foundation has kicked off its Building a Solid Foundation campaign in an effort to raise $15 million in endowed funds. Now is the time to endow a named scholarship -- with each $15,000 scholarship donation, you will earn a $5,000 match from the foundation's overflow of interest earned! Endowing your gift will create a perpetual source of academic support for McNeese, so please consider us when discerning your charitable contributions this year.
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McNeese Literacy Conference to be held
The McNeese State University Burton College of Education will present the 2nd annual literacy conference for PK-12 educators July 17-18 on the McNeese campus. "Reading, Writing and Technology: Pathways to Differentiated Instruction" is the theme of this year's conference, which is supported by the college's Burton Endowment.
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Donor Spotlight
Leary Scholarship Established at McNeese
Karen and Ken Chamberlain of Lake Charles have established the Dr. Thomas S. Leary, Past President, Engineering Scholarship, in honor of Karen's grandfather who served as the third president of McNeese State University, with a donation of $15,000 through the McNeese Foundation.
Karen and Ken Chamberlain of Lake Charles have established the Dr. Thomas S. Leary, Past President, Engineering Scholarship, in honor of Karen's grandfather who served as the third president of McNeese State University, with a donation of $15,000 through the McNeese Foundation.
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Farmland donated to McNeese Foundation
Bill Fuller of Kinder has donated more than 700 acres of farm land in Allen Parish to the McNeese State University Foundation. The land will be used for teaching and research by the Harold and Pearl Dripps Department of Agricultural Sciences at McNeese.
Bill Fuller of Kinder has donated more than 700 acres of farm land in Allen Parish to the McNeese State University Foundation. The land will be used for teaching and research by the Harold and Pearl Dripps Department of Agricultural Sciences at McNeese.
MSU People Briefs
McNeese People Briefs
Anne Cobb and Erin Cormier of the office of public information and communications at McNeese State University were presented with professional awards at the 2008 CASE District IV Conference in Little Rock, Ark. CASE, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, is an international association for professions that advance educational institutions.
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Giving and Receiving
While most people get an appointment book or a mug in exchange for their charitable gifts, Harold Marcus of Olympia, Wash., gets something far more practical: a stream of income for the rest of his life.
His strategy? The 79-year-old makes his donations by using charitable gift annuities.
Unlike commercial annuities, which are sold by insurance companies, charitable gift annuities are offered directly by nonprofit organizations like charities, universities and hospitals. And while they do have some pitfalls, more and more people are discovering these products as a neat solution to both their charitable intentions and their desire to create more reliable income in retirement.
(Hube, Karen. (2007, May 12-13). Giving and Receiving: More investors are finding that gift
annuities can meet two financial needs at once. The Wall Street Journal, p R4.)
annuities can meet two financial needs at once. The Wall Street Journal, p R4.)
While most people get an appointment book or a mug in exchange for their charitable gifts, Harold Marcus of Olympia, Wash., gets something far more practical: a stream of income for the rest of his life.
His strategy? The 79-year-old makes his donations by using charitable gift annuities.
Unlike commercial annuities, which are sold by insurance companies, charitable gift annuities are offered directly by nonprofit organizations like charities, universities and hospitals. And while they do have some pitfalls, more and more people are discovering these products as a neat solution to both their charitable intentions and their desire to create more reliable income in retirement.
Foundation FAQs
Can I determine where my support goes?
Yes, you may determine where your support is directed. The McNeese Foundation will help you identify ways to assist specific departments or colleges, research programs, student scholarships, student life programs, or any other facet of the educational experience that McNeese State University offers. Your creativity and input in directing your contribution is welcomed and encouraged. More about how to give...
Academic Excellence
16th Annual Kodaly Institute at MSU
Nineteen students recently attended McNeese State University's 16th annual Kodaly Institute, a three-week summer program for current and aspiring music educators to become certified in the Kodály Method–an instruction technique for music education developed in Hungary in the mid-20th Century. The institute is the only one of its kind in the state and included students from Georgia, California, Maryland and Washington D.C.
Nineteen students recently attended McNeese State University's 16th annual Kodaly Institute, a three-week summer program for current and aspiring music educators to become certified in the Kodály Method–an instruction technique for music education developed in Hungary in the mid-20th Century. The institute is the only one of its kind in the state and included students from Georgia, California, Maryland and Washington D.C.
Donor Histories
Cheering on the Game
Who Gave It: Keith & Wendy Romero
When: Established Fall 2004
How Much:$18,000 Current Endowed Value
Who Gets It: McNeese State University Student Athletes
By Request:The scholarship is designated for the assistance to any qualified student-athlete in football with financial need. The couple hopes to continue its funding to full endowment for the future and has left it to the discretion of the head football coach as to its implementation.
In the Name Of: Josi Andrus Brady
When: Established Fall 2004
How Much:$18,000 Current Endowed Value
Who Gets It: McNeese State University Student Athletes
By Request:The scholarship is designated for the assistance to any qualified student-athlete in football with financial need. The couple hopes to continue its funding to full endowment for the future and has left it to the discretion of the head football coach as to its implementation.
In the Name Of: Josi Andrus Brady
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