ADVANCEMENT NEWS

First Circle of Excellence Honoree

Dr. Samuel P. Cimino was the first Distinguished Honoree to receive the Circle of Excellence Award at the President’s Dinner.

In 2019, the Harcum Circle of Excellence was established to honor the College’s most generous donors, specifically those contributing lifetime gifts of $50,000 or more.

Each year, one member of this group will be selected as a distinguished honoree in recognition of their commitment of time, talent and treasure to the College.

The 2019 honoree was instrumental in establishing Harcum’s Dental Hygiene program. In addition to his financial generosity, he generously gives of his time and talents, actively serving as a member of the Dental Programs Advisory Board since 1989 and as a Harcum College Trustee since 2002.

Susan Zeller-Kent ’72 was chosen as the Outstanding Alumna of 2019. In 2003 she helped to formally establish Harcum’s Alumni Association, which she remained involved in since its inception.

Jillian Lydon ’15 was selected as the 2019 Outstanding Recent Graduate. She’s been a Harcum Dental faculty member since 2016, and won the President’s Award at Commencement in 2015.

The President’s dinner moved to Klein Hall in 2019 to accommodate more guests. The event was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Jon Jay DeTemple.

NEW STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND CREATED Harcum created a Student Emergency Fund to help students continue their education through the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Faculty, staff, trustees, and friends responded to the launching of the Fund with over $11,440 in contributions.

Over the past few months, the entire community has adapted to new ways of teaching and learning while staying safely at home. This transition presented unanticipated challenges for students, including educationally related needs and expenses.

The Student Emergency Fund offers small grants, ranging from $100-$200, to meet urgent needs such as textbooks, necessary program clearances, and other approved academic expenses. To date, $3,900 has been awarded.

A Selection Committee appointed by the president reviews each student application. For more information on the Student Emergency Fund or to make a contribution, please visit the Harcum website or email advancement@harcum.edu.