The Class of '52 established a scholarship fund in March of 2000 as part of the Scholarship Challenge Campaign. It's value as of October, 2005 is $136,787.
The fund is invested as part of the overall Cornell endowment in the Cornell University Long Term Investment Pool. As such, the choice of fund managers, expenses and payout policies are determined by the Board of Trustees Investment Committee.
This year's scholarship in the amount of $6.318. has been again awarded to Brianne Limner, who is now a junior in Arts and Sciences. For her, and for many others, a scholarship is a meaningful part of one's ability to continue at Cornell. We '52ers were lucky to attend Cornell when costs were so much less than today. The benefits and memories of Cornell can be made available to more students via your contribution to the scholarship fund.
If you have any questions about the scholarship fund, Jacquie Wright of the Undergraduate Scholarship Office ( jaw4@cornell.edu) will be able to answer them for you.
Here is a current note from our Class of '52 Scholar, Brianne Limner, followed by her note of last year.
Academic Year 2006 - 2007
Dear Class of 1952:
Thank you so much for your continued support of my education here at Cornell. I am truly grateful for your gift. Here is an update since you last heard from me: I am officially a Psychology major, and have also decided to complete two minors, Inequality, and Urban and Regional Studies. I feel that my interests are leading me towards working with poverty issues after I graduate. I've been keeping myself occupied with involvement in Cornell Christian Fellowship, Habitat for Humanity, REACH, and the Red Cross. Next semester, I will be studying at the National University of Ireland in Galway; I'm extremely excited!
Again, I would just like to extend my sincere appreciation for your
financial assistance.
Sincerely,
Brianne Limner
bel24@cornell.edu
Academic Year 2005 - 2006
Dear Class of 1952:
Thank you so much for your munificent scholarship! I am completely grateful for your assistance in funding my education here at Cornell.
Since you last heard from me, I have switched majors from Biology to Psychology. I am thrilled with this decision as psychology greatly fascinates me. Outside of academics, I have been keeping myself busy with various activities. I am currently an EARS trainee and am hoping to become an EARS peer counselor starting my junior year. I am also involved in a Latin-Israeli dance group called Beketsev for which I am a programmer. I am a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and finally, I have a job as an administrative assistant for the Department of Nutritional Sciences. It's difficult balancing my studies with activities, but I find it challenging and fun!
Again, I thank you greatly for your generosity. Without your help, financing my education would be unbearably burdensome!
Sincerely,
Brianne Limner
bel24@cornell.edu
Academic Year 2004 - 2005
Dear Class of 1952:
Hello. I am very grateful for your generous contribution of the Class of 1952 Scholarship. As a recipient, the award will significantly help my family and me with paying the cost of tuition. It has really lifted the finaancial burden that we so greatly feared!
I am from Voluntown, CT, which is a very small town of approximately 2,500 in the southeastern part of the state. I live with my parents and two sisters. My older sister attends Boston University, majoring in Occupational Therapy, and my younger sister is starting high school this year. I was extremely pleased to have been admitted to Cornell as it was my number one choice. I am thrilled to explore all of the academic opportunities available and eager to involved myself in school organizations. I am majoring in Neurobiology and Behavior in the College of Arts and Sciences. I am not entirely clear as to the specific organizations in which I will involve myself since the school year has'nt yet commenced; however, I wish to play volleyball in some form and join some community service groups. As the school year progresses, I will update you on my plans and activities.
Again, I would just like to express my sincere gratitude for your generosity in donating the Class of 1952 Scholarship. Your munificence has provided me the opportunity to attend an amazing school and pursue my dreams!
Sincerely,
Brianne Limner
