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Nancy Boucher, Christine Sanders and W. John Bauer, Ph.D. Carrying on a Family Tradition of Generosity The paths of Professor Emeritus W. John Bauer, Ph.D. and the late Estelle Ritchie initially crossed during their time as junior faculty colleagues in the English Department at Kean University (then Newark State College) back in 1965. They remained close friends until her passing in 2001. Upon his retirement the following year, Dr. Bauer joined the Foundation Board of Directors and involved himself with the scholarship committee. It was at that point, when he, in conjunction with his sister Nancy Boucher and his friend Janice DeYoung, decided to pay tribute to Estelle in a way she would truly appreciate: through the students. Thus the Estelle Ritchie Endowed Scholarship in English, awarded to senior English major Kathi Slattery, and the Estelle Ritchie Endowed Scholarship in Theatre, awarded to senior theatre major Christine Sanders, were established and funded through the generosity of many friends, former students and colleagues. “Professors don’t always get to see how effective their teaching is while students are still in the classroom,” observes Dr. Bauer. “Later they may receive a note from a former student or perhaps, a visit from someone who wants to let them know how much of a role they actually played in his or her education. Many of Estelle’s students stayed in touch with her, and with these scholarships in her name, her legacy is being passed on to others who can know her only through her reputation and writing.” Kean University Foundation Annual Report 2008 4 Scholarship Fact: The Estelle Ritchie Endowed Scholarships in English and Theatre are awarded each year to deserving undergraduates in one of the aforementioned concentrations with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Deronie Cole and Patricia M. Barksdale ’95 Sharing the Wealth In her role as a Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor for Merrill Lynch, planning financially for the future is something that scholarship donor Patricia M. Barksdale ’95 takes very seriously in her profession. The Certified Financial Manager, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, and a member of the Kean University Foundation Board of Directors, approaches her practice holistically, by listening to what is important in her clients’ life plans and establishing a road map to follow in pursuit of their goal. Patricia carries this philosophy over to her personal life and wants to instill this value in the life of a deserving Kean University student, which is one of the primary reasons she established the Patricia M. Barksdale Scholarship, awarded this year to junior computer science major, Deronie Cole. “I am an advocate for education, and I decided to establish a scholarship to help individuals who face the same financial challenges that I did while trying to complete my degree,” recalls Barksdale. “As a donor and alumna of Kean University, providing a scholarship enables me to give back, prepare students for the future and live my legacy each day.” Scholarship Fact: The Patricia M. Barksdale Scholarship is presented to juniors and seniors residing in Newark, Roselle, Elizabeth or Linden exhibiting a minimum 2.5 GPA and proven financial need.
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