Tag Archive: East Central College Foundation

Foundation Seeks Outstanding ECC Alumni Nominations

January 8, 2024
The East Central College Foundation is on the lookout for exceptional alumni who have left a lasting impact on their communities and beyond. Nominations are now open for the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award, a prestigious recognition reserved for those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and leadership. Nominees must have completed a college credit course at… View Article

Nominations Sought for Outstanding ECC Alumni

February 15, 2023
There are many great East Central College alumni making a difference in their communities, and throughout the world. And now is the perfect time to recognize those former students. Nominations are being sought for the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award presented by the East Central College Foundation. To be considered for the award, nominees must have… View Article

PTK Provides Funds to Extend Spring Meal Program

May 18, 2022
The East Central College Foundation’s Food for Falcons program was given financial boost this spring to help keep the trial running longer. The Chi Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society contributed financially to assist in extending the program from four weeks to six weeks, according to Bridgette Kelch, executive director of the Foundation…. View Article

ECC Foundation to Award Six Mini-Grants

November 23, 2020
The East Central College Foundation is awarding six mini-grants this year totaling $8,380 to departments and programs at the college. The grants are funded annually through the Albert C. Buescher Memorial Fund. Foundation Director Bridgette Kelch said the grants are given out to help support various scholastic departments and programs. Since 2009, the ECC Foundation… View Article

Help Support the Arts at East Central College

May 9, 2019
Each year, the East Central College Foundation’s Patrons of the Arts dedicates itself to providing much needed support for the local arts scene. “Our fine and performing arts programs and performances have become a cultural centerpiece for the community,” said Dr. Jon Bauer, president of East Central College. “Because of the generous support from the… View Article

Friends of the Foundation Gala Raises More than $30,000 for Scholarships

February 14, 2019
Each year, the East Central College Foundation hosts its largest fundraiser to provide scholarships for students. In honor of East Central College’s 50th Anniversary, the 2019 Friends of the Foundation event was held at the Union City Auditorium on Friday, February 1. “The auditorium is special place for the college,” said President Dr. Jon Bauer…. View Article

Job Opening: Executive Director of East Central College Foundation

November 20, 2018
East Central College has an immediate opening for an Executive Director, Foundation/Director, Institutional Development. The Executive Director is responsible for leading and strengthening a comprehensive fundraising program in support of East Central College Foundation’s mission and goals. Specific emphasis is focused on annual giving, major giving, planned giving, grants and fundraising events. The Executive Director… View Article

Foundation Awards 2018 Mini-Grants

November 20, 2018
The East Central College Foundation awards mini-grants each year to scholastic departments and programs through The Albert C. Buescher Memorial Fund. In 2018, four awards were given to help support various initiatives. The Math Department was awarded a mini-grant to purchase new TI-84+ graphing calculators for students to use in class. Student Services will use… View Article

Unnerstall Named 2018 Outstanding Alumni

May 14, 2018
Nearly 30 years ago, Ron Unnerstall helped found Washington Engineering and Architecture. Today, the company’s influence can be seen around Franklin County and beyond. Its portfolio is vast – from the Washington Public Safety Building to the new Heat and Control facility in Union. Unnerstall has used his engineering knowledge over the years to help… View Article