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East Tennessee State University has enjoyed a tradition of giving that extends back over a century. When George L. Carter generously donated his farm so that our region could be the home of East Tennessee State Normal School, he was motivated by the desire to see students fulfill their dreams. Despite enormous growth and revolutionary changes in technology that have taken place on our campus, fulfilling dreams is still the force that drives us at ETSU, every day. Your gift to ETSU is an investment in those dreams.
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Mar y S B. Mar t in cho ol of the Ar ts
funds the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, it is really about helping students. When we think about the reasons we help students, it is really about access.
The basic level in arts & education is about MAR Y B . MA RT IN
Jim Martin honored his wife’s memory with a generous endowment to provide a focal point for the arts at ETSU. Funding created for the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts has facilitated partnerships with departments across campus, across the arts communities in the region and developed a stronger relationship with alumni and arts supporters. The Martin legacy will be that of providing access to students and the cultural arts for our region.
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• to a world of arts, learning and experiencing, beyond ETSU and the students’ hometowns
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• to venues and performances Mary B. Martin lived to experience and wanted to share a deeper understanding with her community and region
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• to talent, genres, and newly introduced arts, visual or performance areas that will open the eyes of students
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• to students willing to grow, appreciate, and develop a learned knowledge and receive a world-class experience here at East Tennessee State University
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D O N O R S P OTL IG HT. When thinking about all of the reasons Jim C. Martin
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D ONOR S POT L I GH T. Amanda Pottorf knows her life would be very different
today, were it not for two things. The first was a scholarship that allowed her to attend ETSU. The second was an opportunity to study under the direction of Dr. Thomas S. Jenrette in the Department of Music. When Amanda learned of Dr. Jenrette’s plans to retire, she wanted to honor his legacy in a way that would provide learning opportunities like the one she had enjoyed, in order to educate future students. She decided to establish a scholarship fund in his honor by naming the ETSU Foundation the beneficiary of a new insurance policy. Her hope is that alumni and others will contribute to the Thomas S. Jenrette Scholarship Fund in an effort to ensure it is fully endowed, meaning that it will last forever.
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“Doc has been an important part of the lives of so many students for so many years. He taught us the importance of self-respect, hard work, discipline, and having high expectations for oneself. Even though I didn’t go into music professionally, I still carry those lessons with me today, over a decade later. He deserves to have a permanent presence on our campus. I can’t think of a more fitting way to do that than through a scholarship like this.”
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“Thank you BASA for giving me the opportunity to play Division-1 soccer and to continue my dream of playing past the collegiate level. With your support, not only did I gain the experience on the field but in the classroom. Your giving has enabled me and many other student-athletes the chance to receive a quality education while continuing on in athletics.� GENNA PET ERSO N CL A SS O F 2 01 2 LO V E L A N D, O H IO
Championships begin with scholarships... The Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association is the organization that raises money and support for ETSU student-athlete scholarships. BASA provides educational and NCAA Division-1 athletic opportunities for regional, national, and international student-athletes. Buccaneer studentathletes consistently earn higher academic honors than non-athletes at ETSU. During the Fall 2011 semester, ETSU student-athletes earned an overall GPA of 3.17.
Buccaneer student - athletes are worth your investment.
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The Garland--Meredith Scholarship helps me to pursue my ambition to work as a young professional in the construction industry.
“It is very encouraging for me as an ETSU student that an alumna, Mrs. Martha Nan Meredith, would establish a scholarship endowment to assist me and future students in the Construction Engineering Technology Program. I appreciate all that the faculty members in the College of Business and Technology have done for me, and I hope in the future after I graduate that I, too, could ‘give back’ when I am an alumnus to support future generations of ETSU students who follow after me in the College.” MAT T H E W K . LYON S CL ASS OF 201 3 | CONST R UCT ION ENG INEER ING T ECH NOLOG Y G R AY, T ENNESSEE
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D ONOR S POT L I GH T. “For many years I worked as an early childhood special education teacher/coordinator in the homes of very young children who had disabilities and it was apparent that our region has many children who need services without access to them. The ETSU Speech-Language and Hearing Clinics with their dedicated and well-trained staff ensure that families can receive both diagnostic and treatment services without worrying about the cost.� JUDY J O HNS O N J O N ES B O RO UG H, T E NNE S S E E
It is my honor to provide annual support for these vital programs.
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It helped me keep my brain moving in between semesters.
“I know I would not have been able to achieve these goals without the cohort programs at ETSU in Sevier County. I know I have been blessed and I continually want to be a blessing to others - not only the ones I serve in my class and school building, but also to others who may be in the same boat as I was...waiting to do something different but feeling like it is too late in their life to change careers, not believing that someone who has not been in a classroom for almost 17 years can go back or achieve the goal of earning a degree, or having a family to support and already working full time and thinking there is no more time in a day to go to class. There is potential for many people if they will just step out and try. This is because many more people at ETSU want them to succeed, not only in the cohort program, but in life.” B R I AN S I MS
Building human capital through education...
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The School of Continuing Studies and Academic Outreach at East Tennessee State University is a group of diverse units that all focus on outreach and service to our communities—moving beyond the traditional university campus and clientele to bring educational opportunities to the citizens of our region and state. The school’s programs are committed to serving more part-time students, older students, first-generation students, disadvantaged students, and others with specialized needs for continuing education and professional development.
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“Not only will this scholarship be a tremendous help to me in terms of tuition expenses, it will also alleviate some of the financial pressure I face every semester paying for my commute to class. I hope to continue my education of the great outdoors and share my passion with others through the degree I will receive from ETSU. I cannot thank you enough for making it available to me and for allowing me the benefit of this financial assistance in memory of your daughter Lauren.� SAR A BELLE C A RT ER CL A SS O F 2 01 3 | PA R KS & REC REATION GR E E N MOU NTA IN, NORT H CAROLINA
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Lauren Elizabeth Cole Memorial Scholarship
D O N O R S P OT L IG HT. One of the ways in which Ron and Carol Cole honor the memory of their beloved daughter, Lauren, is with a celebration of her life through the endowed scholarship they established in her memory. With the help of family and friends, they have developed their endowment by the production of a series of benefits, 5K runs and the annual LEC Quest for the Can golf tournament. The Cole family and friends are proof of what can be accomplished through the ETSU Foundation when dedicated, passionate people join together to assist our students, to preserve a memory, and to honor a well-lived life.
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In many ways, undergraduate students are primarily consumers of information. In contrast, students in graduate programs are at the forefront of generating new knowledge through scholarly analyses, original research, development of new clinical practices, and creative endeavors. D R . CECI L I A MCI N TOSH DEAN | SCH OOL OF G R ADUAT E ST UDIES
Producing original research and adding to the world’s body of knowledge is the road well-traveled by students in ETSU’s School of Graduate Studies. There are over 2,300 graduate students on this road to academic excellence. Along with its many programs and services, the School of Graduate Studies offers the Add-On Fellowship to help attract the best and brightest graduate students – students who can choose from among more than 100 different areas of study, leading to Masters and Doctoral degrees, as well as graduate certificates.
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“Starting off a doctorate without a personal computer in a foreign land was so difficult for me. For a couple of months, I had to stay late on campus in order to finish my papers. This is why I am so thankful for the Add-On Fellowship that I received from the School of Graduate Studies. I was able to purchase a desktop computer (I love its helpful features and large monitor!) and a 3-in-1 printer. These made my graduate school life easier!”
Honors College
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My Honors Scholarship is a gift, one that I will never forget, and that I dream of paying forward by using my valuable education to change the world for the better.
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“My ETSU Honors Scholar scholarship, for me, means opportunity above and beyond what I would have expected to gain in my educational journey thus far. It has eased the financial stress that would have prevented me from traveling abroad and learning in the most powerful of ways, which is through a deeper understanding of humanity and the many different ways of speaking, thinking, living, and dreaming, that are found all over the world. My Honors Scholarship means consistent, caring support from those within the Honors College, a strong community where I know that my dreams are not only valued by me, but by those around me. My Honors Scholarship means freedom- to delve into my studies without the stressful feeling of accumulating debt, and with the security of mentors who are teaching me how to fly in the real world, with no limits to the future!”
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D ONOR S P OT L I GH T. “When word spread that we had lost a beloved member of our class, we wanted to do something special to honor his memory. We initially talked about making some type of memorial picture or plaque, but then we decided we wanted to do something more permanent and meaningful. When we broached the idea to the class to start a scholarship, there was an immediate outpouring of support. We were able to raise over $12,000 in less than three weeks with almost half of the class donating. It was really a testament to how special a person Mark was and the closeness of our class. We really became a family during those four years.� NICK T HOR N TON , M.D.
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DONOR S POTL I GH T. “At the time I established the Dorothy K. Parker Nursing Scholarship Fund I realized there were highly qualified students who would like to study nursing but were challenged by the cost of their education. Additionally, our community and the entire country were facing a shortage of nurses. So I was pleased that I could help by assisting deserving students through the scholarship. It is gratifying to hear from the recipients who express how much the awards have helped them.” E D PA RKE R
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“Receiving the Dorothy K. Parker Nursing Scholarship has allowed me to focus on my academia without the financial burden associated with higher education. My wife and I are both currently in the BSN program at ETSU and, without this blessing, it would have been exceptionally difficult for us to have worked toward our ultimate goal of caring for those who are hurting. It has been a true honor to have been selected as a recipient of this scholarship.” T R AVI S N . B U R R OW THE LATE DOROTHY K. PARKER
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“I have been a ‘Brumit Scholar’ for the past three years. This scholarship has been very helpful to me and has allowed me to minimize my student loans. I am grateful that I have been chosen to receive this scholarship and grateful that there are such generous donors who care for education.” J ESSI CA M. BU CH A N A N
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DON OR S POTL I GH T. “Fred DeVault Brumit, ETSU Class of 1951, was passionate about young people, caring
for others, and his community. With these in mind, he left a bequest of his farm in Washington County, Tennessee, to be donated at his death to the ETSU Foundation to create the Fred D. Brumit Pharmacy Scholarship Endowment. Considering his struggle with medical issues late in life and the formation of the College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University, our family felt utilizing his gift to fund scholarships for pharmacy students’ education and research would assist them, enhance our community, and honor his legacy. We continue to be amazed and enthused as we learn of the successes and benefits provided by his gift and this endowment.” TH E FA MI LY OF F R ED D. BR U MI T
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D O N OR S P OT L IG HT. “We are proud to sponsor the bright, courageous, and innovative students at the ETSU College of Public Health. These students exemplify the kind of creative thinking and work needed to do public health across cultural and political boundaries for a better, safer world. They truly are Global Health Leaders for the next generation.” BI L L F R I S T, M.D. CH AIR MAN H OPE T H R OUG H H EALING H ANDS NAS H VILLE, T ENNES SEE
“This past summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Munsieville, South Africa and work with Project Hope UK’s the Thoughtful Path: Munsieville. From developing and implementing a winter program for youth to creating community gardens with a group of enthusiastic elderly women who wanted to start a soup kitchen, I now understand the vast role of Public Health in today’s society, and the importance of giving back and creating sustainable projects in order to help a community increase the overall well-being of at-risk adolescents and youth. I am thankful for my experience as a Frist Global Health Leader.” T WA N DA D. WA D L I N G TON CL ASS OF 201 3 DOCTOR OF PUB LIC H EALT H CA N DI DATE MEMPH IS, T ENNES SEE
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“Serving as a Frist Global Health Leader in Munsieville, South Africa served as an invaluable experience in my public health training. The opportunity to impact the local community with sustainable public health projects and translate knowledge into action by empowering community members is an experience that has helped shaped the public health practitioner that I am today. Hope Through Healing Hands helps students gain priceless experience in public health and aids in both professional and personal growth.”
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M. T HOMA S K R IE GE R CHAIR | ROAN SCHOL ARS LEAD ERSHIP PR OG R AM S T EER ING COMMIT T EE JONESBOROU GH, TENNESSEE
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The Roan Scholars Leadership Program, with the admission of the Program’s thirteenth class for the 2012-13 academic year, continues to attract and educate our region’s outstanding young leaders. As the Roan Program continues to grow, we have opportunities for alumni and friends to support additional Roan Scholarships, international experiences, and other initiatives. Roan Scholarships are funded through the generosity of donors.Thank you for your continued support to develop the Scholars’ leadership potential to the fullest and to invest in the hopes and dreams for these young men and women who represent our university and our region so very well for today and tomorrow.”
Student Affairs
What do you remember from your college days? Promoting Student Success...
• Were you an adult student who received additional support when transitioning back to school? • Did you begin to feel that “I belong” when you came to new student orientation and Preview ETSU?
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• What relationships and experiences made a lasting impact?
• Did you have a great experience in your residence hall through participation in a living-learning community or as a Resident Assistant? • Did you receive needed support from the Counseling Center when the pressures of college began to rise? • Did participation in Student Government, Greek Life, or Student Activities provide foundational leadership experiences?
Chances are that a number of your lasting relationships and experiences developed through connection with powerful co-curricular programs and services that supported your success in and out of the classroom. A gift to the Division of Student Affairs can be used to support ETSU students through a broad array of programs and initiatives including: • • • •
Adult, Transfer, and Commuting Student Programs Career Development & Education for Students Campus Recreation Opportunities Diversity Education and Multicultural Programs
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Residential Life Initiatives First Year Transition Programs Student Disability Resources and Programs Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives
OU TR IG HT G IF TS. Include cash, checks, and pledges of future funds. If the donor’s employer MATCHES charitable
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contributions, the impact of the gift can be increased, and the donor will receive recognition at the appropriate level for the combined gift and the match.
SHA R ES OF S TOCK . Stock of publicly traded companies can be given and may have a real income tax advantage
for you by allowing you to avoid capital gains taxes for stock which has appreciated in value and has been owned by the donor for more than one year.
P L A N N ED G IF TS * . Include bequests from a last will and testament, charitable remainder trust and lead trusts, and
other arrangements that may offer significant tax and estate planning advantages to the donor and potentially a lifetime income for the donor.
L I F E IN S U R A N CE P OL ICIES. Can offer a simple and cost-effective way to benefit the university by naming the ETSU Foundation as the owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Payments by the donor of the policy’s premiums may also result in a tax-deductible gift to the Foundation.
R E T I REM EN T PL A N S. Can also name the ETSU Foundation as the beneficiary, and may serve to assist the donor with his or her tax and estate planning.
G I F T S OF PER S ON A L PR OP ERT Y. Such as books, jewelry, art, professional equipment, and other items may be given.
G I F T S OF R EA L P R OP ER T Y. May be given to the ETSU Foundation or included in a planned gift. * NOTES ON PL ANNED GIVING. If you are thinking about a Planned Gift, please contact our staff directly for detailed information and assistance at (423)439-4242.
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