Foundation News
Foundation Plans Gala 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
UKIAH – “Gala on the Green,” an annual fundraiser to benefit Mendocino College students and programs, is scheduled for September 11 at Campovida (formerly Fetzer Vineyards Valley Oaks Food and Wine Center), 13601 Old River Road, Hopland. The Gala begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be preceded by optional tours of the Campovida gardens between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Presented by the Mendocino College Foundation, the event features dinner, wine, auctions, and music.
Tickets for the event are $85 per person. Tables, with seating for eight people each, may be reserved for $680. Additional information about tickets and table reservations will soon be available on the Foundation’s website, http://foundation.mendocino.edu.
Fifth-graders receive Foundation awards
Friday, July 09, 2010
UKIAH - Seventeen fifth-graders in schools throughout the Mendocino-Lake Community
College District are receiving awards made possible
this year by the Mendocino College Foundation’s Adopt-A-Fifth-Grader Program, College
Superintendent/President Kathryn G. Lehner has announced. Award winners were
honored at the schools in ceremonies at the end of the school year. One school
will announce its award recipient in August.
Thanks to the generosity of several new donors and a few
repeat contributors, the number of achievement awards has increased
significantly over the last couple of years, said Lehner.
2010 Scholarships Presented
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
UKIAH — Mendocino College Foundation recently presented nearly $123,000 in scholarships to high school and college students planning to continue their education at Mendocino College. Foundation Board members, College trustees, faculty, and staff honored the recipients during the annual Scholarships Awards Ceremony at the College’s Ukiah campus.
This year 85 awards were presented and included a new scholarship that was made possible by a December 2009 donation from retired school teacher Hulda Weger to the Foundation. Tommy Thornhill, chair of the Foundation’s scholarship committee congratulated the recipients and concluded the ceremony by asking everyone in attendance to “give a hand to the people who pushed you here,” referring to family, friends and people in their lives who helped and encouraged them to continue their education.
Students Earn All-California Honors
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
UKIAH -- Two Mendocino College students are among the 67 individuals selected for the 2010 All-California Community College Academic Team, a recognition program administered by Phi Theta Kappa. Art major Dustin Crown and business administration major Heather Gardner were named to the All-California Academic Third Team. They received medallions of honor and certificates recognizing their accomplishments.
Selection to the All-California teams was based on grades, leadership, and community service. Crown and Gardner received scores from Phi Theta Kappa judges at the national level that qualified them for the honor at the state level. The 67 students chosen for the All-California first, second, and third teams represent 36 California community colleges and some of the best of the 2.9 million students enrolled in all 112 California community colleges, according to information released by Phi Theta Kappa. The students were acknowledged at a special awards luncheon in Sacramento.
Financial Aid at Record Numbers
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
UKIAH – Mendocino College is disbursing more financial aid funds than ever. That’s good news for students and for the local economy.
“We are our own federal economic stimulus engine,” says Jacque Bradley, assistant dean of the College’s Financial Aid Office. “Mendocino College has pumped over $3 million into the local economy through checks disbursed to local college students this year.” Mendocino College will disburse another $1 million before the spring semester ends.
In addition, Mendocino College waived nearly $750,000 in enrollment fees for students, and students receive scholarships and work study money. This translates to more dollars students can spend locally.
Retired Teacher Donates
Monday, January 18, 2010
A retired elementary school teacher is making a contribution to benefit Mendocino College students for years to come. Hulda Weger is donating $25,000 to be used for annual scholarships, the Mendocino College Foundation has announced.
Weger, 99, has always appreciated education. She dedicated more than 30 years to teaching youngsters in Mendocino County, starting with a small school once located between Hopland and Cloverdale and continuing at Ukiah Grammar School. Two of her former students are now associated with Mendocino College, one on the governing Board of Trustees and the other on the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
The $25,000 gift will generate a permanent $1,000 per year scholarship to benefit Ukiah High School students who will be attending Mendocino College, Foundation officers stated.
Gift from Howard Hospital
Monday, January 18, 2010
Mendocino College’s nursing education program is the beneficiary of a monetary gift from Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital, College administrators have announced.
The hospital recently gave $12,500 to the Mendocino College Foundation, according to Superintendent/President Kathryn G. Lehner. The funds will help support the College’s nursing program including faculty and clinical expenses for nursing students, allowing the College to continue bringing new individuals into the program.
"Howard Memorial Hospital supports Mendocino College's efforts to provide quality medical education,” said Kevin Erich, president and chief executive officer of the hospital located in Willits. “The registered nurse education program in particular is of tremendous benefit to our local hospitals and clinics and helps to ensure access to quality medical care for years to come. (The hospital) is pleased to be able to help Mendocino College fulfill its educational mission with this donation."
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