University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Office of University Relations and Development
Young, Alum & Giving
summer 2013 HigHligHting people, events and activities tHat make a positive impact on our students
4TH GeneraTion ColleGe-GoinG alumnus undersTands THe imporTanCe of GivinG BaCk.
CHICAGO Alumni Chapter Does it Again
Chris Bradley, ’99, knows the importance of giving back and Members of the Chicago Alumni Chapter students any way that I can.” considers his donations to UAPB raised nearly $10,000 to assist students The Chicago Alumni Chapter plans to an investment. Chris recently at UAPB. The Chicago Alumni Chapter make another contribution after the National established a scholarship that Scholarship Fund was earmarked to receive Alumni Association Summer Conference. will be matched by his employer, $5,000, and $4,090 was used to assist the Other alumni chapters that have given in Verizon Wireless. Both gifts will Vesper Choir during their annual spring tour. 2012-13 are the: Kansas City, Milwaukee, then be matched by the U.S. Jackey Cason, the Alumni Chapter President, Southern California, Southeast Arkansas, Department of Education, Office is always enthusiastic about assisting UAPB Las Vegas, LR/Pulaski County, Houston, of Postsecondary Education, and Washington, D.C., Souhtern California students. Mr. Cason stated, “Anytime that we Institutional Services, Strengthcan help students, regardless of where they Alumni Chapters along with the UAPB/ ening Institutions-Title III, Part B are from, we will help. I received assistance AM&N National Alumni Association. (HBCU Program). and I am compelled to ensure that I assist our When asked why he gives, Chris stated: “While I am a 4th generation college student, many CreaTe your students are the first in their family to attend college. I believe, to whom much is given, much is Join members of the Hicks Holiday required. I attended college with Legacy Society and establish a planned some financial assistance. The gift (bequests, trusts, or gift annuities) to students of today require much benefit the University of Arkansas at Pine more. If my company will match Bluff. my donations to UAPB, why wouldn’t I take advantage of the The Late James Anderson Dr. Dorothy Magett Fiddmont Mr. Vernon & Sylvia Jones opportunity to give back?” Mrs. Wheirmelda Anderson Dr. Gladys Turner Finney Dr. Ernece B. Kelly Chris plans to increase his The Late Elmer Bell Mr. & Mrs. Albert Golden Dr. Rose Pace Dr. & Mrs. Herbert L. Carter Mr. Matthew Henry The Late Dr. Henry Pennymon giving annually. He encourages The Late Mary Cheatham The Late Dr. Charles Hicks The Late Cornell Scott other young alum to give back The Late R. C. Childress Mrs. Bobbie Hodge The Late B. A. Turner and take advantage of gift matchMr. Larry Cooper The Late Dr. & Mrs. O. R. Holiday Attorney Thomas Vaughn ing opportunities through their The late Dr. Edneil E. Fuller Ms. Nettie Hollis-Johnson Ms. Shirley Williams 46 PRIDE Magazine • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff employers.
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