Evening of Excellence ceremony brings together donors and theirscholarship recipients to celebrate $470,000 in scholarships

The Riverland Community College Foundation recently held their Evening of Excellence Scholarship Ceremony bringing together more than 450 students, donors, family, friends, and Riverland employees to celebrate students receiving scholarships during the 2016-17 academic year.  To date this year, the Riverland Community College Foundation has awarded 500 scholarships valued at more than $470,000 to Riverland students. These funds are sponsored by the local individuals, organizations, and businesses.

“More than 150 students walked across the stage to shake the hand of Riverland President Adenuga Atewologun and receive their scholarship certificate,” said Steve Bowron, dean of advancement for Riverland.   “The Foundation’s goal with this event is  to acknowledge the students’ achievement and the generosity of our many donors.

During a special moment in the evening, Dr. Steve Waldhoff, president of the Riverland Community College Foundation, presented the 2017 Distinguished Benefactor of The Year awards to acknowledge individuals, businesses and organizations for their long-term commitment to support Riverland students and programs through generous donations of time and resources.  Recognized:

• 2017 Distinguished Individual Benefactor- Belita Schindler
• 2017 Distinguished Organization Benefactor- PEO Chapter CU
• 2017 Distinguished Business Benefactor- Freeborn-Mower Cooperativenon-credit courses.

The Riverland Community College Foundation raises, manages and distributes resources to support, enhance and promote the educational opportunities Riverland Community College offers the people of the region. Because achieving dreams of a better life may be financially challenging, the Riverland Community College Foundation is committed to raising funds for scholarships. The Riverland Community College Foundation is a charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) and is funded by local donors. Contributions to the Riverland Community College Foundation are fully tax-deductible.

Riverland Community College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is a community college that inspires personal success through education. Approximately 9,000 students are served annually through a wide range of credit-based educational opportunities and non-credit courses. Campuses are located in Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna, Minn. Riverland may be found on the Internet at www.riverland.edu.

NOTE: To download Photos of the event, please visit Riverland’s Flickr page

A complete list of donors and recipients is attached with this email and pasted below.

2016-2017 Riverland Community College Foundation Scholarship Recipients