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A Mother and Son Build a Legacy at Belmont
Steven and Jane Ogne
With a desire to help and support a deserving student, Marcene E. Larkin and her son Thomas Larkin, a 1993 Belmont graduate, approached Belmont University to explore ways in which they might establish a family legacy.
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Having spent her career as a teacher, Marcene Larkin believes strongly in making educational opportunities available to all students. It was her desire to help a student who has the talent, commitment and the personal qualities to be an outstanding teacher. Additionally, Marcene has always valued and supported the fine arts.
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Tom Larkin, Marcene’s grown son, has fond memories of his time at Belmont working towards his BA in Art. As a student he was recognized with the Frank Russell Leu III Art Award for outstanding rising senior. Tom remembers that in addition to the valuable monetary support he received, the award boosted his confidence as a student and artist. He liked the idea of helping a young, aspiring art student in a similar way.
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Through their vision and generous financial support, an endowed scholarship has been established at Belmont called the Marcene and Thomas Larkin Family Fund to support a student pursuing Art Education within the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Furthermore, Marcene Larkin is also underwriting the award for the outstanding rising sophomore in the Department of Art, making it the T.A. Larkin Award in her son’s honor. The Larkins have indeed created a lasting legacy at Belmont!
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You Can Create a Legacy at Belmont
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When you create an endowment, you build a permanent resource that makes a difference now and for generations to come. It can be the most philanthropic decision of a lifetime. An endowment at Belmont University can be established to support ongoing operating expenses or for designated purposes such as financial assistance to deserving students, support of academic programs or professorships, missions programs, or ongoing support for a wide variety of other programs and activities. All endowed funds have one objective: to support initiatives not for just one year, or even one generation, but in perpetuity. A donor may designate an endowed fund in his or her own name, as a tribute to a friend or loved one, or to honor a professor or mentor. An endowed fund can be established with cash, securities, real estate or through a bequest. Endowment funds enrich the mission of Belmont University, empowering students to engage and transform the world.
Micah Weedman Paul and Margaret Welleford
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