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Alumna’s Generosity
Sets an Example for Others
Dorothy Louise
Stroz ’84, who
earned her
bachelor’s degree in
geography and
political science, is
exhibiting her
Mountain Cat Pride in
her alma mater.
Dorothy was
reacquainted with
the University of
Pittsburgh at
Johnstown when
she attended the
Washington, DC
Alumni Reception
on May 25. The
warm welcome by
President Jem
Spectar, Helen
Golubic, and Bob
Knipple reminded
Dorothy why she
loved being a
student and is
proud to be an alumnus. She was so impressed by the recent
achievements on campus that she decided to contribute to the current
and future success of Pitt-Johnstown by creating a lasting legacy that
will benefit current and future students.
Dorothy established a long-term commitment to Pitt-Johnstown in
September by creating a scholarship in her parents’ name. The Merle V.
and Dorothy A. (Partsch) Stroz Scholarship achieves two of Dorothy’s
lifetime goals, namely creating a lasting legacy to honor her parents
and to help others achieve a college education at Pitt-Johnstown. The
scholarship will benefit full-time sophomore, junior, or senior
students with good grades
and provides a number of
benefits, including funding
study abroad.
“With this leadership gift,”
Dr. Spectar commented,
“Ms. Stroz has set an
example, which she
strongly encourages other
alumni to emulate. Ms.
Stroz’s gift at this time in
her life speaks volumes
about her spirit and values,
“With this leadership gift, Ms. Stroz has set an
example, which she strongly encourages other alumni
to emulate. Ms. Stroz’s gift at this time in her life
speaks volumes about her spirit and values, as well as
her commitment to Pitt-Johnstown’s future. We are
truly heartened by Ms. Stroz’s support.”
DR. JEM SPECTAR
as well as her commitment to Pitt-
Johnstown’s future. We are truly
heartened by Ms. Stroz’s support.”
Dorothy is grateful for the support of
her parents’ because it was their
values that enabled her to graduate
from college and to establish this
scholarship fund. She also recognizes
Drs. Mary Lavine, William Kory,
James Alexander, and the late Drs.
Robert Hunter and Albert Vannucci
for inspiring her commitment to
education and lifelong learning.
Dorothy said, “I am truly grateful to
be able to honor my parents in this
manner and to benefit the current and
future students of my alma mater.”
Upon her graduation from Pitt-
Johnstown, Dorothy earned an MA in
geography at the University of
Cincinnati before accepting a position
at the US Census Bureau, where she
currently works in the Geography
Division. She has also earned a
Master’s Certificate in project
management from the George
Washington University and is
certified as a Project Management
Professional (PMP) by the Project
Management Institute
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