KSU alumnus pledges additional funding to College of Engineering |
Manhattan couple commits funding for KSU Perpetual Pet Care Program |
Schafer estate imparts $447,000 to KSU Colleges of Agriculture and Human Ecology |
Rice county veterinarians establish KSU scholarships in honor of Agnes Theede |
K-State civil engineering scholarship boosted by Mauch-Bieber estate gift |
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09/23/04 — KSU alumnus pledges additional funding to College of Engineering Charles Stryker, president of CAS Construction Inc., Topeka, Kan., has made a commitment of $40,000 to the Kansas State University Foundation to enhance the Stryker Architectural Engineering and Construction Science Academic Excellence Fund and the Stryker Civil Engineering Academic Excellence Fund in the College of Engineering. Stryker established these funds in 1999. CAS Construction Inc. is a water and wastewater treatment plant contractor with corporate offices in Topeka, Kan. CAS has particular expertise in the construction, repair, renovation and rehabilitation of water and wastewater treatment plants. Since the company started in 1985, it has performed more than 300 projects, of which more than 100 were design/build projects. CAS employs several KSU alumni, including graduates in engineering, business and construction science. Charles Stryker is a native of Blue Rapids, Kan. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Kansas State University in 1971. While in college, he was a member Blue Key, Chi Epsilon, Steel Ring, Men’s Glee Club and Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Stryker earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M, College Station, in 1974. He was named an Alumni Fellow of KSU’s College of Engineering in 2002. Stryker is a member of Presidents Club, a KSU Foundation leadership organization for friends and alumni of “Because of our engagement in technology and construction, we want to be supportive of the engineering profession as best we can, as well as some of the other issues that face the university,” Stryker said. “Rather than waiting until retirement to make a gift, I wanted to discover what can be done today that would be beneficial to the college. Knowing funds are available and can be counted on helps the college start making plans. We’ve enjoyed our relationship with “Charles Stryker’s excellence fund is used in civil engineering to support leadership activities of students and faculty excellence awards for outstanding teaching and service,” said Lakshmi Reddi, head of the civil engineering department. “The generosity of Charles Stryker continues to enrich this department in more ways than one. Our faculty, staff and students are profoundly thankful for his support.” “Charlie’s commitment to the department of architectural engineering and construction science goes much deeper than his donations,” said David Fritchen, head of the architectural engineering and construction science department. “He is truly dedicated to excellence in engineering and construction education and gives generously of his time and resources to support the profession. Charlie has provided many years of service and invaluable leadership to his profession and his community through personal involvement. He understands the important role that education plays in Kansas and we sincerely appreciate his continued support.” 09/23/04 — Manhattan couple commits funding for KSU Perpetual Pet Care Program Peggy L. and Thad A. Potter, Manhattan, have made a commitment to the Kansas State University Foundation to establish the KATLUV Fund in the Perpetual Pet Care Program (PPCP) in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The purpose of the fund is to honor the Potters and to ensure medical care for their six cats and two dogs. When their pets no longer need support, the balance of the gift will be used to establish the Peggy L. and Thad A. Potter Endowed Fund in support of or to establish an animal companion home. The fund will support ongoing needs of all feline members of the Perpetual Pet Care Program during their transitional stay at the animal home prior to being adopted by a new caregiver. The Perpetual Pet Care Program (PPCP) is designed to help pet owners ensure the lifelong care and placement of their animals in loving and caring homes. It helps meet pets’ future needs, while simultaneously helping train tomorrow’s veterinarians through scholarships and research funding. Owners can make arrangements to enroll in the PPCP and define specific preferences for the short-term and long-term care of their pet(s). Peggy Potter is the business manager in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s business office. Thad Potter is in sales with Frito Lay, a PepsiCo company. Thad and Peggy Potter grew up in Lincoln, Neb., and said, “Although we were once Husker fans, we are now big Cats fans who ‘bleed purple!’” The Potters are members of Presidents Club, a KSU Foundation leadership organization for friends and alumni of “To Thad and I, the pets are our children and have always been an important part of our lives and a great commitment,” Peggy Potter said. “Once I heard about the Perpetual Pet Care Program, we knew it was not only something we wanted to be a part of, but also wanted to contribute to its success.” “Through this commitment, Peggy and Thad have demonstrated a caring for their pets as well as a vision for the future,” said Dr. Ralph Richardson, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. “It has been a long-term goal for the College of Veterinary Medicine to build a home to aide in the transition of pets from their current home to the home of a new adoptive family. This commitment from the Potters is great encouragement to us to continue to pursue this goal.” 09/16/04 — Schafer estate imparts $447,000 to KSU Colleges of Agriculture and Human Ecology The estate of Olive Reed Schafer, Beloit, Kan., has made a gift of $447,000 to the Kansas State University Foundation to establish the Olive Reed Schafer and Robert T. Schafer Human Ecology Scholarship and Olive Reed Schafer and Robert T. Schafer Agriculture Scholarship, and to name the atrium in the Speech and Hearing Center at Kansas State University. The two scholarships will be respectively awarded to students enrolled in majors within the Colleges of Human Ecology and Agriculture at Olive Reed Schafer was a native of Stockton, Kan. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English at Fort Hays ( Kan.) State University in 1936. Schafer taught elementary and secondary school at Stockton. She married Robert Schafer in 1941. The couple moved to Beloit in 1946, where he was employed by the Soil Conservation Service. After her husband’s death in 1971, Olive Schafer returned to college at Kansas State University. She earned a master’s degree in speech 1976 and a doctorate in education (curriculum and instruction) in 1978 at the age of 75. While at “Bob and Olive had a passion for Kansas State University — its campus, faculty and students,” said Earlene Tice, family friend and executor of the estate. “This was evident by Olive obtaining a doctorate from KSU at the age of 75. They had a love for education and knowledge and giving scholarships to worthy students will have a long-term impact.” “The scholarship in the College of Agriculture is greatly appreciated and will make a difference for our students,” said Fred Cholick, agriculture dean. “Our human resource is our most important resource. This generous gift from the Schafers will help our women and men to achieve their goals and dreams.” “Scholarships in human ecology help us honor the best and brightest students, and also to help students with financial need attain their aspirations of a degree from 09/01/04 — Rice county veterinarians establish KSU scholarships in honor of Agnes Theede Drs. Ken Burton and Verle Carlson, owners of Lyons Veterinary Clinic, Lyons., Kan., have turned over a gift to the Kansas State University Foundation to establish the Agnes I. Theede Memorial and Lyons Veterinary Clinic Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine. Agnes (Aggie) Theede, a client of the clinic for 22 years, bequeathed $103,000 to the clinic for the purpose of creating the scholarships. The doctors established three $1,000 scholarships this summer at “Aggie just stated in her will that the money be used for a scholarship fund for the Lyons Veterinary Clinic,” Dr. Burton said. “We didn’t have one, so we contacted the KSU Foundation and created scholarships that would honor Aggie’s wishes.” “We think Aggie would be pleased,” Dr. Carlson said. “The sad part is the scholarship recipients aren’t going to meet Aggie. But we will make sure that the spirit and intent of her gift is never lost.” Theede’s cat, a gray, longhair tabby named Butchy, was already a patient at the clinic when Drs. Burton and Carlson joined the clinic after their graduation from Drs. Burton and Carlson are each members of Presidents Club, a KSU Foundation leadership organization for friends and alumni of “We at the College of Veterinary Medicine are very thankful for this scholarship support for veterinary students,” said Dr. Ralph Richardson, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. “We are also tremendously proud of the professionalism, compassion, and high-quality patient care that has been exhibited by two of our graduates, Drs. Burton and Carlson. We will work hard to instill and develop in our students the characteristics that caused these two veterinarians to be so appreciated by Ms. Theede. The patient-veterinarian-client relationship is a bond of trust and respect that we hope all of our graduates will hold in high esteem.” 09/01/04 — K-State civil engineering scholarship boosted by Mauch-Bieber estate gift The estate of Sandi Mauch-Bieber, in honor of her late husband, Clair A. Mauch, who died in August 1977, has made a gift of $127,000 to the Kansas State University Foundation to supplement the Clair A. Mauch Memorial Scholarship in Civil Engineering. Previous gifts by Mauch-Bieber, her family and friends raise the cumulative total to $136,000 for this scholarship fund. Recipients of the Mauch scholarship may be any undergraduate or graduate student majoring in civil engineering in the College of Engineering at Kansas State University. Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average and preference is given to students from rural Kansas communities. Clair Mauch was a native of Ness City, Kan., son of Edward and Ethel Kanaga Mauch. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1944 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. While in college, he was the editor of the Engineer, a publication of the College of Engineering. Clair was president of Steel Ring (an honorary engineering society), president of his senior class, and member of the Engineering Council and Organization Board of Control. He was also treasurer of the Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, president of the chapter and member of the American Road Builder’s Association. After serving in the South Pacific as a U.S. Navy lieutenant during World War II, Mauch joined Black & Veatch in Kansas City, Mo., in 1946. In 1974, he was admitted to the Black & Veatch partnership and in 1975, he became partner-in-charge of the firm’s regional office in Dallas. Mauch was a diplomate of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and a registered professional engineer in 11 states and the District of Columbia. He was president of both the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers’ Western Chapter and the Engineers Club of Kansas City. Mauch joined the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1948 and became a fellow in 1960. In addition, he was a member of the American Public Works Association, American Water Works Association, Society of American Military Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, and Water Pollution Control Federation. Sandi (Davis) Mauch-Bieber grew up in Bolivar, Mo., and lived in the Kansas City, Mo., area most of her life. She was a 31-year volunteer for the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Red Cross, serving as a hospital volunteer at Research Hospital, Kansas City, and St. Mary’s Hospital, Blue Springs, Mo. She died in July 2003. The Mauchs’ daughter, Dr. Pam Mauch, recalled her father’s love of Kansas State University, his devotion and dedication to the profession of civil engineering and his enthusiasm for life. “My mother knew that one of the best ways to honor my dad, upon his death, was to establish a civil engineering scholarship in his name at KSU,” she said. “For the rest of her life, she supported this memorial as well as made a plan to provide funds for the scholarship in her own will. She, too, was proud of Kansas State.” “The Mauch scholarship has been very helpful in retaining outstanding students in civil engineering and in encouraging them to pursue civil engineering careers,” said Lakshmi N. Reddi, head of the civil engineering department. “The additional support provided to augment this scholarship is very much appreciated by our faculty and students alike.” |
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