YOU AND THE BLUE: Newsletter for Friends of Broward College and Broward College Alumni

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You & the Blue

A Newsletter for Alumni and Friends of Broward College

JUNE 2021


TRANSFORMATIVE GIFT

MacKenzie ScottWe are excited to share that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and her husband Dan Jewett entrusted Broward College with a transformational gift of $30 million. This extraordinary support was inspired by the college’s efforts to improve economic mobility in the most challenged communities in Broward County.

As Alumni & Friends of Broward College, take pride in celebrating this recognition of the work that is happening in our community. Your support of this institution is much appreciated and surely helped us to be recognized and validated with the selection of MacKenzie Scott as a high impact organization.

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THANK YOU!

Start Strong Final CountdownThe clock is ticking for the #StartStrongBC Challenge!

Today is the last day to support the challenge to help enroll hundreds of new students at Broward College to set them on a path of empowerment.

Thanks to Helios Education Foundation matching up to $50,000 in contributions, we have the opportunity to cover the cost of a class for 250 first-time-in-college students.

One class can change a person’s life. Your gift can make the difference.

Thank you to the 79 donors who have helped raise $16,311 so far!

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WELCOME ABOARD

Anthony StewartWe’re pleased to welcome Anthony Stewart to the Broward College family as our new Alumni Engagement Manager.

Anthony comes to us from the University of Miami, where he worked for nearly six years in the Office of Law Development and Alumni Relations as Director of Development and Annual Giving for the School of Law.

Jill Horowitz, who had served as the college’s Alumni Engagement Manager, remains on the Office of Advancement team in her new role as Philanthropic Engagement Officer.


ANOTHER TERRIFIC WEBINAR

The Alumni & Friends Network’s June webinar – Be a Community Game Changer: Serving on a Non-Profit Board – was another successful virtual event. Nearly 150 individuals registered.

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Thanks to our presenters: Raelyn Barlow, President and CEO of the National Leadership Institute, and Jen Klaassens, President of Jen Klaassens Consulting - Inspired Philanthropy™, and to our featured panelists: Robert Boo, The Pride Center at Equality Park; Gregoire Narcisse, Okta; Molly Murphy, Equine Assisted Therapies; and Kimberly Gray, Financial Advisor.

Watch the video of this webinar.


TALKING SPOTLIGHTS

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You may now view our Alumni Spotlight Interviews – up close and personal. Click on an image below and hear their story. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see videos as they are posted!

Katherine Acevedo Joshua Lenchus Latoya Appleton Kinsey

Katherine Acevedo
Targeted Case Manager
Henderson Behavioral Health

Joshua Lenchus
Regional Chief Medical Officer
Broward Health

Latoya Appleton Kinsey
Optician & Master Health Scientist
Top Notch Eyeware, Inc.

If you would like to get to know our alumni, watch these in-person interviews and hit the SUBSCRIBE button for an inside look and to stay updated. You’ll learn about the impact Broward College had on their success, their role and career, hear the best advice they received, their favorite quotes and why, their heroes, what they are excited about, what they are deeply grateful for, and so much more!


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JUNE’S NOTABLE ALUMNI

Broward College is proud to present these alumni as representatives of the enormous depth and breadth of careers, leadership and impact BC has to offer!

Christele Nicolas Bernard Paul-Hus Philomena Abreu Campbell

Choose a Pathway and see more Notable Alumni Spotlights online!


JUNE’S UP AND COMING ALUMNI

Each year thouands of #BCProud graduates start their careers with the education they receive at Broward College. We are proud to present these alumni who are thriving in their fields.

Micaela Fonseca Gladimir Simeon Jamilet Zelaya

Visit our spotlight pages and read about these and other alumni.


2020 IMPACT REPORT

The Broward College Foundation’s 2020 Impact Report will be available online in July. Learn how philanthropic individuals in our community are seeing their funding go further and helping more and more students become Empowered by Broward.

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AMAZON + BROWARD COLLEGE = WIN-WIN

When you shop on Amazon, your purchase can support Broward College – for free! Just use smile.amazon.com or activate AmazonSmile in your Amazon mobile app by selecting the Broward College Foundation. When you spend, Amazon will donate a portion to support the college.

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AmazonSmile and Amazon are exactly the same in terms of experience – the only difference is the added benefit to Broward College students.

Activate AmazonSmile in your mobile app now or save SMILE.AMAZON.COM as a favorite in your browser! Then shop away!


ALUMNI & FRIENDS NETWORK BENEFIT

Start the summer right by saving on your automotive insurance. We've partnered with GEICO to offer alumni, friends and our employees a special discount. Visit GEICO online or call 1-800-368-2734 to find out how much you could save today!

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Be sure to mention your Broward College affiliation to be eligible for the special discount.


MAKE A GIFT THAT COSTS YOU NOTHING TODAY

When you include the Broward College Foundation in your financial and estate planning, you ensure your legacy of providing opportunity to students who are determined to change their lives through the pursuit of higher education. Help someone become Empowered by Broward!

For more information, email Scott Rivinius or call 954-201-7490.

 


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