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12/28/05 — Hawks establishes scholarship for KSU College of Engineering The late Mary Helen Hawks, Hiawatha, Kan., made a commitment to the Kansas State University Foundation Changing Lives Campaign to establish the Mary Helen Hawks Scholars, which will award $5,000 annually. The recipients of this renewable scholarship will be one undergraduate student and one graduate student properly enrolled in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering in the College of Engineering at Kansas State University. The recipients should be interested in engineering design and management practices for soil and water conservation and environmental preservation. Mary Helen Hawks was dedicated to conservation. By working with engineers and geologists, she had an understanding of their work. She worked for the Water and Power Branch of the U.S. Geological Survey in Denver, which was engaged in mapping rivers and reservoir sites on public lands. After 13 years, she transferred to the Office of the Regional Hydrologist, Water Resources Division, USGS, which was responsible for water-resources investigations in the 12-state Rocky Mountain Region. She served in several capacities there until her retirement in 1976, after 35 years of public service. She died Jan. 26, 2005. “We are certainly grateful for this innovative gift in memory of Mary Helen,” said Terry King, dean of the College of Engineering . “This generous scholarship will benefit the academic endeavors of students who share the late Mary Helen Hawks’ passion for the environment and conservation efforts.” The KSU Foundation’s Changing Lives Campaign for Kansas State University is a comprehensive $500 million campaign that will infuse new funds into virtually every dimension of the university. The KSU Foundation coordinates fundraising efforts with alumni, friends, corporations and foundations to secure private support for Kansas State University. 12/28/05 — Keith estate to benefit KSU College of Veterinary Medicine The estate of Thuraline Keith, Garnett, Kan., has made a gift of $267,580 to the Kansas State University Foundation Changing Lives Campaign to establish the Thuraline Keith Perpetual Pet Care Endowment, the Thuraline Keith Exotic Zoo Medicine Scholarship and the Thuraline Keith Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine. The purpose of the funds is to provide medical care and treatment to Keith’s cat, Susie, through the Perpetual Pet Care Program. When Susie no longer needs care, the Thuraline Keith Exotic Zoo Medicine Scholarship will be established to support veterinary medicine students who are involved with the Conservation and Research Center Program in the exotic animal medicine section of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The funds will also be used to establish the Thuraline Keith Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine, which will benefit students interested in small animal practice, with preference given to students from Harper, Kingman, Barber or Sumner counties in Kansas. Keith died in 2003. “There is no question that Ms. Keith loved her cat, Susie. She also cared for her community and had a concern for others, particularly those who loved animals,” said Dr. Ralph Richardson, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. “Ms. Keith demonstrated the highest standards of responsibility in planning for Susie’s care. Her generosity will make a tremendous difference in the lives of countless animals and veterinary students as her gift keeps on giving through the endowment that has been established. We are deeply touched and profoundly thankful for her generosity and foresight.” The KSU Foundation’s Changing Lives Campaign for Kansas State University is a comprehensive $500 million campaign that will infuse new funds into virtually every dimension of the university. The KSU Foundation coordinates fundraising efforts with alumni, friends, corporations and foundations to secure private support for Kansas State University. 12/16/05 — Salina natives establish scholarship for Frank C. and Ann W. Chrisbens, Boulder, Colo., have made a gift of more than $100,000 to the Kansas State University Foundation Changing Lives Campaign to establish the Frank C. and Ann W. Chrisbens Scholarship for the College of Business Administration. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the College of Business Administration at Kansas State University. The Chrisbens’ are natives of Salina, Kan. Frank Chrisbens is a 1959 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in business. While at Ann (Weelborg) Chrisbens graduated from The Chrisbens’ are members of Presidents Club, a KSU Foundation leadership organization for friends and alumni of “We are grateful to be in a position to contribute to Kansas State University and to assist future students,” Frank Chrisbens said. “Both of us value our educational experience at KSU and hope others may, by virtue of this gift, have the same opportunity.” “I want to express my deep appreciation to Frank and Ann Chrisbens for their generous investment in College of Business Administration students,” said Yar Ebadi, dean of the College of Business Administration. “The Chrisbens’ commitment demonstrates the powerful impact individuals can make in changing our students’ lives. Scholarships like this enable students to concentrate on their studies and prepare themselves to be the globally focused business leaders of tomorrow.” The KSU Foundation’s Changing Lives Campaign for Kansas State University is a comprehensive $500 million campaign that will infuse new funds into virtually every dimension of the university. The KSU Foundation coordinates fundraising efforts with alumni, friends, corporations and foundations to secure private support for Kansas State University. 12/14/05 — Kansas Gas Service rewards leadership at Kansas Gas Service, Overland Park, Kan., a subsidiary of ONEOK Inc., Tulsa, Okla., has made a gift of $250,000 to the Kansas State University Foundation to establish the Kansas Gas Service Leadership Scholarship and the Kansas Gas Service Outstanding Graduating Senior Leadership Awards. Since the Kansas Gas Service Leadership Scholarship was created in 2000, the scholarship has been awarded to more than 320 students. It is offered to incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills in high school and who graduate in the top one-third of their class. The Kansas Gas Service Outstanding Graduating Senior Leadership Awards, which consist of a plaque and recognition at an annual reception, honor 60 graduating seniors who have made outstanding contributions to student life at Kansas Gas Service’s gift to the university was made in part by the ONEOK Foundation Inc., the philanthropic foundation of ONEOK Inc. and parent company to Kansas Gas Service. “Kansas Gas Service has enjoyed our partnership with Kansas State University,” said Brad Dixon, president of Kansas Gas Service. “We have considered it an honor to recognize deserving students for their demonstrated leadership skills and we appreciate the guidance that the staff has provided, not only to our program, but more importantly in the development of these future leaders.” “This gift has been a tremendous encouragement for incoming new freshman and serves as a significant reward for graduating seniors who have made a huge difference on the The KSU Foundation’s Changing Lives Campaign for Kansas State University is a comprehensive $500 million campaign that will infuse new funds into virtually every dimension of the university. The KSU Foundation coordinates fundraising efforts with alumni, friends, corporations and foundations to secure private support for Kansas State University. 12/02/05 — Wichita couple establishes scholarship for Hank and Sally Hoesli, Wichita, Kan., have made a commitment of $25,000 to the Kansas State University Foundation Changing Lives Campaign to establish the Thomas M. Potter II Memorial Grazing Land Management Scholarship. The scholarship honors Sally’s father, Thomas M. Potter II, and will provide financial assistance to students in the Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University. Potter graduated from Potter served on the board of directors of the Kansas Junior Livestock Show, was chairman of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee, trustee for the Kansas 4-H Foundation, director of the Kansas Livestock Association and national president of the “We are pleased to be able to honor Dad in this way,” Hank and Sally Hoesli said. “He was committed to Kansas grazing lands and their importance to the Kansas beef industry.” “Grazing lands are an important part of the Kansas landscape and our economy,” said David Mengel, head of the Department of Agronomy. “This scholarship will encourage students to consider grazing land management as a career option and help train another generation devoted to the use and protection of that resource.” The KSU Foundation’s Changing Lives Campaign for Kansas State University is a comprehensive $500 million campaign that will infuse new funds into virtually every dimension of the university. The KSU Foundation coordinates fundraising efforts with alumni, friends, corporations and foundations to secure private support for Kansas State University. 12/02/05 — Apley memorial scholarship established to honor parents The children of Kenneth and Beulah Apley, formerly of Washington, Kan., have made a gift of $30,000 to the Kansas State University Foundation Changing Lives Campaign to establish the Kenneth and Beulah Apley Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to junior- or senior-level students in any curriculum at Kansas State University. The recipient shall also have demonstrated financial need and shall have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. First preference will be given to a student from the Kansas counties of Washington, Marshall, Republic or Clay. All of the Apleys’ children are Kenneth Apley died March 9, 2001. Beulah Apley died Jan. 30, 2004. “Our parents always emphasized the importance of education,” Martyn Apley said on behalf of the Apleys’ children. “In their memory we initiate this scholarship. We wish to perpetuate the significance that they placed upon educational achievement and to continue their desire to help others realize their educational potentials.” “This scholarship is exactly the kind of award that makes a difference to students who have excelled at our school,” said Pat Bosco, associate vice president for institutional advancement and dean of student life. The KSU Foundation’s Changing Lives Campaign for Kansas State University is a comprehensive $500 million campaign that will infuse new funds into virtually every dimension of the university. The KSU Foundation coordinates fundraising efforts with alumni, friends, corporations and foundations to secure private support for Kansas State University. 12/02/05 — Arizona man creates agricultural economics scholarship at Hosea S. Harkness, Fountain Hills, Ariz., has made a gift of $25,000 to the Kansas State University Foundation Changing Lives Campaign to establish the Hosea S. Harkness Agriculture Economics Scholarship. The recipient of this scholarship will be a Kansas resident who is a sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in the Department of Agricultural Economics in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University. Harkness is a native of Greenleaf, Kan. He is a 1957 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in 1957 and master’s degree in 1958, both in agricultural economics. As a freshman in college, Harkness was a recipient of the Sears Scholarship. He worked for the USDA Crop Reporting Service, Cook Industries and Spark Companies as an agricultural statistician, agricultural economist and crop production forecaster. He retired in 1998. “It’s my desire to encourage students majoring in agricultural economics to obtain an understanding of the role of statistics in a professional career,” Harkness said. “Although I left Kansas upon my graduation from KSU, my roots began on a Washington County, Kan., general farm. The scholarship provides a means for me to return something to Kansas and KSU where the basis for my professional career began.” “As tuitions continue to increase, many of our students find it more difficult to invest in education,” said Sean Fox, interim head of the Department of Agricultural Economics. “Scholarships such as this one established by Mr. Harkness can make a tremendous difference in the life of a student. We greatly appreciate his thoughtfulness and generosity.” The KSU Foundation’s Changing Lives Campaign for Kansas State University is a comprehensive $500 million campaign that will infuse new funds into virtually every dimension of the university. The KSU Foundation coordinates fundraising efforts with alumni, friends, corporations and foundations to secure private support for Kansas State University.
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