Grants & Awards
The Power of Possibilities
As the morning sun brightened the Klein Dining Hall on February 28, about 90 scholarship recipients from a wide variety of disciplines, program directors, and donors gathered for the first Power of Possibilities Recognition Brunch. President Jon Jay DeTemple kicked off the brunch, asked students to rise, and remarked, “I stand with our students to welcome everyone and to say, thank you for your generosity.” He explained that students wanted to honor those who provided scholarship gifts and gifts that enhance our campus, student life, and academic programs. “These are the gifts that have created the Power of Possibilities for each of these students.”
In recognition of the International Year of the Nurse, speakers included Yahquia Jones ’20, recipient of the Nurses for Tomorrow Scholarship funded by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Jones thanked Foundation President Lorina Marshall-Blake, exclaiming that coming to Harcum “was the best decision of my life” because nursing is a calling that “gives you purpose.” Program Director Kathy Koar introduced Harcum alum and Mount Laurel Animal Hospital’s Sarah Stowman ’15, and Banfield Pet Hospital Practice Manager Rose Dolin. Both hospitals are part of Harcum’s Veterinary Nursing Partners Program, developed by Koar. Partner practices offer student scholarships. Veterinary Nurse Stowman said that growing up, she was a “horse girl,” whose days centered around going to the stable. “With the Harcum Grant, I was able to attend my dream school. As a direct result, I now have my dream job.” Dolin described distinctive traits of Harcum students. “The education they have received through Harcum’s vigorous Veterinary Nursing Program has set the bar so
ABOVE: Trustee Kevin Dow talks with Sarah Stowman ’15 as she prepares to deliver her inspiring remarks. BELOW: Yahquia Jones ’20 with Rev. Lorina Marshall-Blake.
high, they are strong performers from the second they enter our hospitals.” Senior Vice President and CFO John Hayden noted the event’s goal of a HUG—Holding an Uplifting Gathering— and KISS—Keeping it Simple and Sincere. “Scholarships provide access to education, they advance healthcare, help to develop business leaders, promote the arts, meet needs such as the nursing shortage, or help the underserved. Thank you for donating and for caring.”
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