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To the students that enter the classrooms, labs and study and
lecture halls in the science center complex, they are just names on
plaques that are visible before they enter their classes. But without
the support of these individuals who stepped forward to help fund the
technology in those rooms, the development of the science center might
not be what it is today.
Alumni and their children whose names will forever
be part of the science center are the Bistagne Family, Ray Edwards,
Charles F “Tye” Veden, the John C. Hedlund Family, Larry Zarian and
family, Jim Cashion and family, the Maniscalchi family and Dave
Greenbaum.
Fostering these kinds of relationships with alumni
and benefiting from the support that they bring has been the primary
goal of the alumni association since it was established in 1987. Its
goal of encouraging alumni’s participation in the educational message of
the college is evident in the support it has received for projects like
the refurbishment of the library in 1997, the completion of the new
bookstore student center in 2001, and the dedication of the Cimmarusti
Science Center in 2003.
But being a member of the alumni association is not
just a process that benefits the college. Membership also entitles
alumni to use of the fitness center and the library as well as a
discounted rate to attend home sporting events and fine arts
productions. But probably the biggest benefit to being active in the
alumni association at Glendale College is the opportunity to promote
higher education with scholarships.
Several alumni scholarships will be awarded at the
16th Annual Alumni Awards
Banquet on Thursday April 22nd
at the Oakmont Country Club. Along with the scholarship awards, Raymond
Dumser will be honored with the Raymond D. Edwards Award of Merit for
his Career Achievement and Community Service, and Tom and Wanda Bistagne
will be honored with the J. Walter Smith Service Award for Distinguished
Service to Glendale Community College.
Betty Musacco will also be honored that evening as
the recipient of the Patrons Club Presidential Award.
For more information on joining the alumni
association or for information on how to contribute to scholarships at
the college, please contact Barbara Jordan at 551-5201.&
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