WAYLAND BAPTIST GALA
CGU was honored to be a Pioneer Sponsor for Wayland Baptist University's annual scholarship gala. The gala honored our very own, Martha Morales, and her husband Marciano for their contributions to the Lubbock community. Gala proceeds will support an endowment for scholarships for Latino students across the region.
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
In 2015, the CGU established the Jay Harris Memorial Endowment with SPC to provide scholarships for rural high school students pursuing dual credit course work in history, geography, and political science. In addition, the Center was able to make an additional $10,000 contribution towards the endowment at their 2019 scholarship gala. South Plains College has made the first awards for this scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year.
- Dear Board of Directors, I am grateful to have received the scholarship from the Center for Global Understanding Jay Harris Memorial Endowment. I am writing to show my gratitude for receiving the aid I need to continue my college education. I grew up in a small town and I am the oldest of four children and I am considering either a career in business or the medical field. My South Plains classes have been a bit difficult but they have tested my abilities, making them stronger than ever. I am enrolled in an English and History class that will help me go further in my education and focus on my career readiness. I am grateful for your kindness with this financial scholarship and this has inspired me to give back in the very same way as you did for me. Sincerely, July (Floydada HS Senior 2019-2020)
- Dear Board of Directors, I was chosen for the Jay Harris Scholarship and I would like to formally express my gratitude and appreciation toward the donors. Thank you for your amazing generosity that has by education in history possible. Cyra (Floydada HS Senior 2019-2020)
- Dear Board of Directors, I was very grateful to be a recipient of the Center for Global Understanding Jay Harris Scholarship. I would like to formally thank you for the opportunity you presented by offering this beneficial scholarship. This scholarship has financially supported my higher-level education and has opened the door for many occasions. I am currently a high school senior who is involved in dual credit courses through South Plains College. After high school I plan on attending SPC as a full-time student so that I can pursue my associate’s degree in applied science. My parents have taught me to value many things throughout my life and to be grateful for the many educational opportunities I have. My dual credit courses have been challenging, but also very informative and educational. I have learned the importance of American History, Government, and have also learned how to formally write essays in the various courses that I am enrolled in at SPC. The Center for Global Understanding Jay Harris Scholarship has allowed me to get a head start on my college eduation and also my goals in life. Your financial generosity has opened my eyes and shown me that college is not something so far out of reach because of the cost. Thank you for your support and being a part of my educational path. Sincerely, Miguel (Floydada HS Senior 2019-2020)
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100 BLACK MEN OF WEST TEXAS
CGU was honored to serve as the Platinum Sponsor for the 24th Annual 100 Black Men of West Texas’ Annual Scholarship Gala which was held on January 26, 2019 at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center at Texas Tech. A portion of CGU’s sponsorship will be used to fund college scholarships to local high school seniors.
The local chapter of the 100 is one of the 117 global chapters of the 100 Black Men of America. In addition to providing scholarships, serving as mentors, and providing educational services to youth of all cultural backgrounds, the 100 advocates for health and wellness, economic development, and leadership development.
Joe Scarborough, Carl Isett, Calvin Davis, Barbara Gilley, Bobby McCloud, Gulrez Khan, Roshan Bhakta, Roger Wolcott
Texas Tech Music in the Marche students
TEXAS TECH SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Music in the Marche
The School of Music at Texas Tech created a faculty-led study abroad program called Music in the Marche`. Under this program, students study opera in the summer in Mondavio, Italy. They are completely immersed in the Italian culture and even live with host families during their stay. In addition to opera training, the students also receive a crash course in the Italian language by learning to communicate with their host families.
The Center has partnered with Music in the Marche for several years, providing scholarship funding to students toward their study abroad tuition. In 2019, the Center was proud to award funds that sponsored eight TTU students to participate in the 2019 session. We look forward to our continued partnership with the School of Music!
- This program only lasted a month, but will benefit me for a lifetime. Of all the operas that are performed throughout the world, 8 of the top 10 are performed in the Italian language. This program has given me a huge step in grasping the intricate language and continuing to study and perform it. I was also able to experience a new culture that is so different from mine, and that has made me a more educated individual that has an appreciation for new and foreign things. An opera singers dream is to have a career in Europe, and learning about these new cultures and diverse ways of life help me toward that career goal. Thank you again for making this educational adventure possible! Sincerely, Jordan
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Sowoon Arts & Heritage Foundation
Annual International Arts & Culture Symposium
The Center for Global Understanding is a proud and long-time supporter of Sowoon Arts and Heritage. Sowoon held their seventh annual International Arts & Culture Symposium in March of this year which featured lectures and demonstrations about Korean ceramics, traditions, and music. Sowoon exists to promote and provide diverse cultural programs and experiences to the community. This international symposium provides the public with opportunities to experience different cultures through various visual and artistic presentations. CGU is grateful for the opportunity to participate in this event and the CGU board of directors greatly values this partnership with Sowoon which continues to provide cultural exposure and awareness for the citizens of West Texas.
International Student Outreach
Francis Cobbinah
CGU was pleased to congratulate Francis Cobbinah on his recently-obtained Chemical Engineering degree from Texas Tech University. Five years ago, Francis was a new international student from Ghana. His family had entrusted an agency in Ghana to pay his US tuition and were unfortunately scammed out of his tuition money. Francis was facing the very real possibility of deportation due to his inability to pay his tuition and enroll for his second semester courses - subsequently falling out of status on his student visa. CGU and departments at TTU stepped up and pooled resources to allow this young man continue his educational pursuits! Francis graduated on May 18, 2019. He came to thank the board in person for the impact we made on his life.
Francis has been hired by Exxon and will be trained in the US for a year. He will then return to his home country and continue his work with Exxon from there! Francis not only brought a little piece of his world to West Texas, but he will go on to be an ambassador for West Texas in his home country. CONGRATULATIONS FRANCIS! Bringing the world to West Texas and West Texas to the world!
I write to express my most profound thanks to the entire Center for Global Understanding Executive Board for your unflinching support and generosity in sponsoring my education this past semester. My studies continue here at this prestigious university and this past semester went by quite fast. It started on a difficult note but with determination and persistence, I am happy to announce that I ended the semester with a 4.0 GPA. I promise on being a good student and to uphold and externalize all the values that the Center for Global Understanding stands for.
Thank you,
Francis
(2016)
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