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eNews 35th Edition

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The Wilkie Family Challenge Match Results Are In!

The Year-End Wilkie Family Challenge Match at Schoolcraft College was a tremendous success in 2024. The Foundation aimed to raise $125,000 for the Greatest Needs Fund, with the Wilkie Family offering to match donations dollar-for-dollar. By December 31, 2024, the campaign not only met its target but exceeded expectations, raising a total of $252,826 – surpassing the goal by $52,826. The funds will support critical student needs, including scholarships, emergency assistance, and academic programs. This achievement underscores the Schoolcraft community’s commitment to supporting students facing financial challenges and pursuing their educational dreams.

If you missed the Year-End Wilkie Family Challenge Match, it’s not too late to make a gift at https://scf.schoolcraft.edu/ OR  mail a check payable to the Schoolcraft College Foundation to 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI  48152.   Need more information?  Call (724) 462-4455 or email foundation@schoolcraft.edu

Thank you for making a difference!

Lunch & Lip Sync Battle and Employee & Staff Giving Month 

Lunch & Lip Sync

For the second year in a row, the Lunch & Lip Sync Battle will take place in the Kehrl Auditorium and Town Square and kick off Faculty & Staff Giving Month in April! Performers will battle it out on Friday, March 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a grand prize of $5,000 of a grant to be designated to the department of their choice.

Nearly 20% of our Full- and Part-time employees give beyond their roles annually, donating over $60K each year. Gift amounts vary from $5 to $5,000 or more. Our Employee Giving Goal for 2025 = 100% giving!

Register Your Act Today!!! Deadline is March 3rd! 

For more information, please contact Lisa Meinzinger-Abraham at (734) 462- 4698 or email labraham@schoolcraft.edu.

Free Estate Planning 101 Luncheon 

Location: Vistatech Center, Schoolcraft College
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Registration is required, space is limited!

Register Now!

Do you want to ensure your assets are taken care of, but don’t know where to begin? Join us for a delightful luncheon where we’ll dive into the essentials of estate planning in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

What to Expect:

Featuring: Brandon Grysko, Managing Partner at Fausone & Grysko, PLC

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge while enjoying a delicious meal. We look forward to seeing you there!

2025 Giving Series (Pop up lunches) - Estate Planning 101

Comfort Companions Birthday Paw-ty

January 29 marked a momentous occasion: the first birthday of the Schoolcraft Campus Comfort Companions, as well as a significant milestone—the completion of their training. All five dogs—Scout, Copper, Mocha, Starla, and Teddy—are now officially certified Comfort Companions. Partnered with a police officer handler, these companion pups’ mission is to reduce stress and improve mental health on campus and in the community.

Schoolcraft’s Comfort Companion program is made possible through the support of the Schoolcraft College Foundation. Click here to make a gift for this important program.

Round-the-clock mental health and wellness support service for enrolled students thanks to Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation & the Ballmer Group.

The SC BeWell/UWill Wraparound Care initiative offers a variety of resources to help students navigate various challenges. Services include virtual, in-person, and telephonic counseling, access to a wellness hub, and additional remote support options. The goal of SC BeWell is to enhance equity and accessibility in mental health care for our students who might otherwise struggle to obtain the necessary support. This initiative provides 24/7/365 support for all registered students.

Save the Date for CulEx 2025!

2025 CulEx - Save the Date

CulEx is Schoolcraft’s signature fundraising event and an exclusive opportunity for guests to mingle with students and our renowned faculty of award-winning chefs.  This often-sold-out event is something you won’t want to miss! 

Interested in learning more about becoming a CULEX 2025 sponsor, the Foundation’s mission and how you can join us in our efforts to eliminate educational barriers at Schoolcraft College?

Please contact us at (734) 462- 4455 or email foundation@schoolcraft.edu.

In the News

How running a lemonade stand leads to an accounting career: Solving the talent pipeline challenge
Thomson Reuters – By Samantha Mansfield  Consultant & Leadership Coach / ConvergenceCoaching, LLC – January 31, 2025
“Michelle Randall, CPA, CGMA, is a pipeline pledge participant who is using her position and passion to influence her network to see the opportunities a career in accounting can offer.”
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Puppy party on campus: Schoolcraft College celebrates Campus Comfort Companions’ 1st birthdays, ‘graduation’
WWJ NEWSRADIO 950 –  Kyle Beery – January 25, 2025
“Not only did the pack of five chocolate labs celebrate their one-year birthdays, Scout, Copper, Mocha, Starla and Teddy all celebrated another milestone — graduating from “comfort care college.””
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Nineteen-year veteran sworn in as Gibraltar police chief; other officers promoted
Press and Guide – By Jackie Martin – Updated February 4, 2025
“Gibraltar is my second home. I’m a Carlson High School graduate. This was a long-term goal for me.” He also is a graduate of Schoolcraft College and …”
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Schoolcraft Offers Students, Alumni & Friends FREE Webinars

We are excited to offer monthly FREE webinars featuring national speakers. These webinars are an excellent way to enhance your business skills and broaden your knowledge. Topics include leadership, workplace fairness, technology, psychology, and many more, all led by a distinguished lineup of speakers. We encourage you to check them out and share your feedback! Remember, knowledge is power!

To register or to view past event recordings, please visit: alumlc.org/schoolcraft

Can’t make it to a webinar or miss one? 
Here is a link to the library of previous presentations you can access free of charge!

SAVE THE DATES:

2025 Giving & Growth Series
A speaker series on philanthropy and planning
Schoolcraft College – Vistatech Center – Diponio Room VT500A
18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
11:30 am to 1:00 pm

3/13: 2025 Giving & Growth Lunch Series: Estate Planning 101

3/28: 2025 Employee Giving Kickoff- Lunch & Lip Sync Battle

Alumni & Friends

9/5: Schoolcraft Night at the Detroit Tigers Game

Show your support for Schoolcraft College students and programs today.

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Vision 2025: The Fundraising Initiative
Vision 2025 is a five-year fundraising initiative that supports Schoolcraft College — its programs, students, and members of the southeast Michigan community. It is designed to provide the financial support needed for innovation beyond the limitations of current funding. Vision 2025 will impact the next 25 years of the 21st century by helping the college transform workforce education, which will engage, inspire, and transform students, the community, and economy.