GIVE LIKE CLYDE

CLYDE I. JAMES (CLASS OF 1965)

A beloved member of the MSU community, Clyde’s career of service and dedication to his alma mater began in 1965. For the next 27 years, he served in various roles at MSU, including residence hall director, faculty member, associate dean of students, Greek affairs advisor, and manager of the university center. His involvement and commitment to the University was so profound that he was awarded the 2013 Founders Award for University Service in recognition of his contributions.

Even in retirement, Clyde continues to demonstrate his unwavering support for MSU. He has served multiple terms on the MSU Alumni Board of Directors and volunteers with MSU’s Office of Alumni Relations and Development. Through his involvement, he has helped MSU raise over $25,000 for the Clyde I. James Endowment, which provides scholarships for music education and performance students. Additionally, he donates to the endowment himself, showing his selfless commitment to the success of future MSU students.

Clyde’s legacy of loyalty and service will continue to inspire students and alumni alike for generations to come.

Along with all of his volunteer service, Clyde makes it a point to give to MSU every year. And we mean every year. Clyde’s giving spans more than 36 consecutive years! You, too, can give like Clyde by setting up an annually recurring gift to support the fund of your choice. To make your gift, visit alumni.moreheadstate.edu/give.

Remembering an aspiring young artist

Sarah Christine Shay was an aspiring artist. Demonstrating natural artistic ability from the time she was given her first set of crayons at ten months old, she had a creative love of life and all who knew her gravitated towards her enthusiastic spirit. Her parents, Dr. Karen Shay (Class of 1978) and the late Phillip Shay (Class of 1977), along with her brother Bryan, embraced and encouraged her creativity, supporting her on her path to majoring in art at MSU and her artistic endeavors.

In January of 2006, while enrolled in the art program, Sarah passed away suddenly at the age of 19. Though her life ended too soon, her family was determined that her legacy and spirit would continue.

Sarah’s aunt, proud alum Diane Engels (Class of 1977), generously established the Sarah Christine Shay Memorial Scholarship Endowment through a planned estate gift. With preference given to students from Kentucky, recipients will be junior or senior students majoring in a program within the Department of Art and Design, honoring Sarah’s passion.

Through Diane’s commitment in memory of her niece, recipients will benefit from Sarah’s creative and artistic inspiration, allowing her legacy and dreams to be fulfilled through the work of future artists.