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Phonathon Team Sets New Milestone
Once again, the Marietta College Phonathon student callers have exceeded their original goal and have also set a new record for Marietta College, raising more than $264,000 in gifts and pledges for the Marietta Fund.
The Phonathon employs more than 25 student callers who meet Monday through Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on the third floor of Mills Hall to contact alumni, parents and friends of MC from all across the United States asking for their financial support.
This dedicated team of students works night after night "dialing for dollars" to raise money for the Marietta Fund, which supports all areas of the MC campus including student financial aid, academic programs, student life activities, and so much more.
Not only do these students seek to increase participation and annual giving levels, but they also provide a link between the College and alumni to discuss the exciting things taking place on campus.
Thank you to all alumni, parents and friends for your continued support of the Marietta Fund!
MCAA to Match Senior Class Gifts
Once again, the Marietta College Alumni Association (MCAA) Board of Directors has committed to match dollar-for-dollar all gifts made by the Senior Class to the Marietta Fund through the 2008 Senior Challenge program.
"The MCAA matching gift provides motivation and encouragement to the Senior Class," said Susan Allender, Senior Challenge Advisor. Senior Challenge was established in 1997 as a way for the outgoing class to show their support and appreciation of Marietta College even before becoming alumni.
The Class of 2008's challenge is to exceed last year's rate of 56% participation.
A Senior Challenge Committee, comprised of eight members of the senior class, has been working throughout their final year, sharing with fellow classmates the importance of giving to their soon-to-be alma mater.
Special events and individual solicitations will be held throughout the remaining weeks of the semester to help the seniors meet their participation goal.
Visit the Senior Challenge page >>
Peoples Bank honors former leader with $125,000 donation to College
Robert E. Evans was an influential leader at both Peoples Bancorp and Marietta College.
So it seems fitting that a recent $125,000 gift from Peoples Bank to the McDonough Center and the Legacy Campaign at Marietta will honor his legacy through the establishment of the Robert E. Evans Case Study Room.
"This very thoughtful gift will fulfill an important educational role in the life of Marietta College," said Lori Lewis, Vice President for Advancement. "This gift will be a tribute to the long-standing relationship between Marietta College and Peoples Bank, as well as the special relationship that existed between the McDonough Center and Robert E. Evans."
McDonough's fundraising initiative is a $4.2 million component of the College's current three-year, $50 Legacy Campaign. Peoples Bank's gift will allow the faculty an opportunity to develop and incorporate more cutting edge technology with the teaching of leadership skills.
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Newfield Exploration Co. establishes petroleum and geology endowment
Newfield Exploration Company has established the David F. Schaible Petroleum Engineering and Geology Endowment at Marietta College with a $250,000 gift in memory of its late President and COO, announced Marietta's Vice President for Advancement Lori Lewis.
David Schaible '83 died on Oct. 13, 2007, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
"Newfield is making this donation in memory of our Co-Founder, President and friend, David F. Schaible, as a testament to his many contributions in taking Newfield from a $9 million start up in 1989 to the $7.5 billion company it is today," said David A. Trice, Newfield Chairman, President and CEO. "One of Dave's greatest contributions was attracting talented geoscientists and engineers to work in Newfield's multidiscipline team environment. People are a precious commodity today and are in short supply in the energy industry. Through this endowment to Marietta, we are helping to educate more talented young people to tackle the world's energy challenges."
The endowment assists the College in provides support to the students and faculty in the petroleum engineering and geology program. The petroleum engineering faculty chairperson will be responsible for managing the endowment for the benefit of the program's students. The endowment can assist students from the entering freshman to the senior preparing to enter the oil and petroleum industry through enhanced curricular support, field experiences, professional conferences, undergraduate research and career counseling.
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The David F. Schaible Petroleum Engineering and Geology Endowment was established by Newfield Exploration Co. |
College announces Anderson Hancock Planetarium to open in 2009
David '78 and Brenda Rickey donate $2.7 million of $4.2 million project
Throughout their teaching careers at Marietta College, physics professors Les Anderson and Whit Hancock wanted to inspire their students to reach for the stars.
Now one of their former students—David Rickey ’78—and his wife Brenda are passing on that message to future generations at Marietta, announcing a $2.7 million gift to the College that literally makes those celestial orbs appear within one’s grasp.
“Brenda and I are excited about building a planetarium at Marietta College. We love science, particularly astronomy, and we hope the planetarium serves everybody in the Marietta College community, as well as the many future visitors from all over Ohio and West Virginia,” said David Rickey. “Furthermore, we are pleased to name the building the Anderson Hancock Planetarium, in honor of two retired Marietta physics professors, Les Anderson and Whit Hancock. These dedicated and inspiring teachers mentored me and many other physics students over several decades.”
The Anderson Hancock Planetarium will be built adjoining the Rickey Science Center, attached at the southeast corner of the building near Fayerweather Hall. Architect Jim Butz, who is also the architect for Legacy Library, consulted with Ash Enterprises Inc., a company that specializes in planetarium operations support; Grae-Con Construction Inc., the construction company currently building the new library; and Marietta College professor Dr. Dennis Kuhl and Anderson and Hancock about what the new state-of-the-art facility must contain. The College plans to break ground on the project in April 2008 with the goal completion date of January 2009.
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2007 Graduates Present Class Gift
Members of the Class of 2007 departed campus with diplomas in hand and memories in their hearts, but they have also left behind their mark on Marietta College.
During the Marietta College 170th Commencement ceremony the students presented their alma mater with a senior class gift of $5,670, most of which was designated to support the Marietta Fund.
Through its fund-raising efforts this year, the Class of 2007 raised a total of $2,835 from 124 seniors, with an average gift size of almost $23.
Once again, the Marietta College Alumni Association (MCAA) Board of Directors committed to match the amount raised by seniors, dollar for dollar. A check for the total amount of $5,670 was presented to President Scott during the Commencement ceremony by two members of the Senior Challenge Committee, Craig Gliva and Selena Mallory.
The Senior Challenge Committee, formed in the fall semester, worked throughout the year to educate seniors about their lifelong relationship with the College and the importance of giving back. They developed a theme entitled, "Keeping the Tradition," and reached out to the Class of 2007 through a variety of methods, including promotional materials, theme dinners, face-to-face communication, and Flash e-cards.
This year, over 55% of the class responded by making a contribution to the Senior Challenge campaign.
(Read more about the Senior Challenge Program.)
College's history honored in naming of library
Lead donors announce Legacy Library at groundbreaking
May 18, 2007—Robert Dyson ’68 and Laura Baudo Sillerman ’68 were excited to finally break their silence.
The Marietta classmates ended months of speculation by announcing the name of the College’s new library—Legacy Library. The announcement came as a new chapter in the history of Marietta College began Friday (May 18), as more than 350 students, faculty, staff, community members and invited guests, which included Gov. Ted Strickland, gathered to break ground on the Legacy Library.
Construction on the $17-million, 53,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin in June and open in January 2009. The celebration included remarks from Marietta's President Jean A. Scott, Provost Sue DeWine, Director of the Library Douglas Anderson, Student Body President Lauren Thompson, Gov. Strickland and the lead donors—Dyson, Sillerman, Eric Dobkin '64 and David '78 and Brenda Rickey.
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Dobkins donate $2M for library's Jack E. and Betty O. Prince Forum
May 4, 2007—Before Eric Dobkin proposed to his college sweetheart, Barbara Berman, in 1964, he obtained her parents' consent. And, hours after she said yes, he made the short drive to Williamstown, W.Va., to share the good news with his second family: Marietta College professor Jack Prince and his wife Betty.
"He was such a father figure to me. If you had something you really needed to talk to someone about he was the guy you would go to. This was one of those moments that I wanted to share with Jack and Betty."
It has been more than two decades since Dr. Jack E. Prince's engaging personality and ear for listening guided students at Marietta College. His personal approach is why former students, including some of Marietta College's most successful alumni, still use words such as iconic, mentor and friend when describing Jack. A professor at Marietta for 31 years (1954-85), Jack was known as an exceptional instructor in the College's largest department. And he became a counselor to many students.
It is that love and respect that spurred Eric '64 and Barbara Dobkin '65 to donate $2 million to the College to support the creation of the Jack E. and Betty O. Prince Forum in the new Marietta Library, which is scheduled to open in January 2009.
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Dave and Brenda Rickey pledge $2 million toward Library Project
February 1, 2007 -- Dave Rickey '78 was reared on technology. His everyday vocabulary includes words such as semiconductors and high performance communication chips. Mention the library's Dewey Decimal System to him and you might get a blank stare.
So it might come as a surprise that Dave and Brenda Rickey, of Poway, Calif., have pledged $2 million toward the new Marietta College Library (scheduled to open in January 2009). Lori Lewis, vice president of advancement, said the gift pulls the Advancement team within about $500,000 of fulfilling the $17 million construction cost of the facility.
"We are overwhelmed by the unremitting support and dedication that Dave and Brenda have displayed toward Marietta College. Their gift toward this project will have a positive impact on the College community and the community at large," Lewis said.
Even Dave admits it's not the most likely fit. "I really wasn't thinking about making a donation to the Library Project, but Brenda and I met with President (Jean) Scott and Lori Lewis and we realized this was important to them and to Marietta College. We have a lot of faith in President Scott and her vision for the College."
Nevertheless, if his wife hadn't persevered, the Rickey Information Commons might yet be an unnamed space. It was Brenda who connected with the concept. "I just think a library is such a major component of what makes a college. If you have a distinctive library it can be a great drawing point for prospective students. I also thought naming the area that will contain the majority of computers and Internet stations was a natural fit for our family."
The Rickey Commons, an area of approximately 5,150 square feet, will serve as a student productivity center with proximity to both research support provided by library professionals and technology support provided by information technology staff.
"Dave and Brenda Rickey brought together two of their passions—technology and education at Marietta College—to donate the Rickey Information Commons for our new library. The Rickeys understand that the ways in which students learn are changing, and that online resources play a key role in that learning. For that reason, they insisted that the new library contain the best possible technological resources, from infrastructure to databases, and they have generously provided the resources to make that possible," said Marietta College President Dr. Jean A. Scott. "The partnership of Dave and Brenda Rickey with Marietta College is a very special one, and I am proud to work with them, inspired by their generosity, and deeply grateful for their insistence that Marietta College students have only the best."
Prior to his retirement in 2005, Rickey was CEO, President and Chairman of Applied Micro Circuits Corp., a global leader in network and embedded PowerPC processing, optical transport and storage solutions. He was responsible for taking AMCC from $50 million per year revenue in 1996 to more than $435 million in 2000.
"It is nice to know that we are playing a role in securing Marietta College's future, and for providing a showcase building that will enhance the outstanding image of my alma mater," Dave said.
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Advancement Office hires experienced official to lead donor relations (Jul. 10, 2006)
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Marietta's new planetarium, which will open in 2009, will be named in honor of Drs. Whit Hancock (seated) and Les Anderson. |
