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William Lee '94
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William Lee '94 |
William Lee ’94 attributes the best experiences of his life to his Queens education. He is the director of admissions for traditional undergraduate programs at Queens. Will learned the value of lifelong learning while he attended Queens. “My liberal arts education has influenced how I manage my personal and professional responsibilities. As a student, I learned it was okay to listen to others, respect their opinions and even change my mind, as long as I remained true to my values. That was a great lesson that continues to shape who I am, 14 years later,” he says.
Will also appreciates the opportunity to have played for the men’s soccer team. Will states, “I learned so much from my teammates and developed many great friendships. Being a part of the first men’s team at Queens was a special experience. I learned the value of hard work and working with others to achieve common goals.”
By being a member of the Royal Society of The Queens Fund, Will shows his gratitude to Queens. Will states, “I give to The Queens Fund because it is important to support the life-changing experiences that Queens provides. Through my donations, I am helping today’s students become better global citizens and leaders. The students graduating today are going to make decisions that impact our world in the future. Shouldn’t I invest in helping them attain the best education possible? It gives me great satisfaction to know that my gift assists students in achieving their goals.”
Will encourages others to support The Queens Fund. Each gift will assist Queens in becoming one of the leading universities in the Southeast. Without The Queens Fund, the University cannot provide strong scholarship programs or finance the innovative curriculum that ensures each student receives a great liberal arts education, obtains a professional internship and travels the world.
On April 24-25 Will is planning on attending his 15th Reunion. He will have a chance to reconnect with many of my former classmates. “Reunion is always a great time to rekindle old friendships and relive special memories. It is especially exciting to see how people respond when they see how much Queens has changed. We should all be proud of how Queens continues to prepare students to be productive and responsible citizens.”
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Royal Society of The Queens Fund, please contact:
The Office of Annual Giving
Stephanie Stenglein, Director
704 337-2285
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Tara Igbanol '07
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Tara Igbanol '07 |
Though Tara has become a part of the daily grind she hasn’t forgotten the gift Queens University of Charlotte gave her- and she gives back. By giving to The Queens Fund Tara is able to help increase both merit and need- based scholarships to incoming students. This is the same fund that made it possible for Tara to attend Queens. “Since I was a recipient of a scholarship The Queens Fund made it possible for me to attend such a great school and for that I am grateful,” and she’s not the only one. Many students have felt the joy associated with receiving a scholarship and the many doors it can open. The Queens Fund seeks to continue giving new students an opportunity of growth and success in an academic setting. Tara knows what a difference her gift will make- “Alumni not only enrich the history of Queens but they also can play a role in the financial success of Queens. By giving a monetary gift I know that I am helping in some small way.”
Besides contributing to the Queens Fund, Tara also volunteers as a Class Agent. In her position she helps the class of 2007 stay connected to one another and Queens by encouraging participation in The Queens Fund and attendance at alumni events. Her role is fundamental in maintaining a strong relationship with alumni who live in Charlotte and beyond.
Finding a career path that she was passionate about isn’t the only thing Queens helped Tara to achieve. During her years on campus Tara became acquainted with other students who she considers her closest friends and who share the same memories as she does. She also learned many life lessons that shape her actions everyday- “Queens taught me that no job is too small. Every opportunity that you are given is a learning experience and will only help you grow in the long run.” With these ideas in mind Tara continues to exemplify the values of Queens, and sets an example for those around her to strive towards.
To make a gift to The Queens Fund visit www.queens.edu/give or contact:
The Office of Annual Giving
Shaina Boike
Coordinator of Alumni Programs & Annual Giving
704 337-2504
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Dr. Kent Rhodes
Dr. Kent Rhodes has been teaching Biology at Queens for sixteen years, not to mention Core, and leading countless John Belk International Program (JBIP) trips along the way. He may joke that “it’s the longest amount of time that I’ve been able to hold down a job,” but it’s clear that Queens is glad to have him around.
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Kent has a passion for what he does, whether you meet him in the classroom, or while traveling to Europe on a JBIP- it is easy to see that he enjoys his students despite the day-today crises they seem to experience. “Being a professor keeps you young in someway… It is invigorating to see students grow intellectually, to watch their level of confidence grow, and to see them find out who they are as people.” Being able to see these changes in students year to year is only one of the many reasons Kent supports The Queens Fund.
Every month, Kent makes a gift to The Queens Fund which directly impacts merit and need based scholarships for students. When asked why he makes a contribution, Kent says “I believe in the value of a liberal arts education and Queens does it especially well.” He also sees it as a good investment. Both students and faculty make Queens a special place to work. Kent credits both the Core and JBIP programs for allowing faculty members from all different disciplines to meet and develop personal and professional relationships- something that isn’t found at other Universities to the degree it is at Queens.
Kent has many memories connected to Queens, some even dating back to his own collegiate days. In 1966, Kent went on his first date at a mixer held by Davidson and Queens his freshmen year of college. A more recent memory which relates to his time as a professor was when student Dixie Griffin received a Fulbright Fellowship. “She spent a year in Mexico studying viruses that cause diarrhea which can be especially dangerous in young children.”
When asked why others should make a gift to The Queens Fund, Kent responded “It sounds trite, but it’s an investment, a good investment, in young people. I think Queens graduates leave with a better sense of the need to be, in the words of Billy Wireman, “noble citizens.” Queens is unabashed in its emphasis on character, values and active citizenship as part of the educational process.”
If you would like more information on becoming a faculty/staff donor please visit the Faculty & Staff Giving homepage or contact:
The Office of Annual Giving
Stephanie Stenglein, Director
704 337-2285
If you would like to begin making your Queens Fund Gift through payroll deduction please download the form below:
Payroll Deduction Form
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