2018 FALL LC MAGAZINE

35 www.lycoming.edu “Through the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences, I have received a four-credit internship with First United Methodist Church in Williamsport, through which I am able to apply my college experience to ministry, to engage the community, and to take my learning experience out of the classroom, into the world. This is just one of the many ways I have been supported and built up through the relationships here at Lycoming College, and I would never have been able to attend without the support of individuals who have invested their time, energy, and finances.” – Benjamin Conrad ’19 “My parents grew up in Europe during World War II and moved to the U.S. when I was a baby. I recall them telling me and my two brothers that their dream was for us to attend college and graduate, which we all did. The American Dream became a reality for my family. As a student at Lycoming, I remember my tuition increasing every year and how wonderful it was to receive financial aid from the College. It’s great to be able to give back now, and I encourage the scholarship recipients to do the same in 10, 20, or 30 years — however long it takes until you are able. The other scholarship sponsors and myself are the seeds, and you are the ones who will keep it growing.” – Frank Kindler ’77 “Like many high school seniors across the country, I worried about the impending financial investment college would soon demand. The scholarship I received from Lycoming not only solidified my decision to become a Warrior, it stirred up my passions for a liberal arts education — a place where a student in any creative discipline can be recognized for his or her achievements. I am so grateful to Lycoming College and to my scholarship donor who believes in the power of music and is willing to make the college journey of a choral singer just a little bit easier.” – Melissa Bilza ’19 (L to R) Conrad, Kindler, and Bilza Creating Opportunity Since 1812 PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID REINVENT CAREER ADVISING BRING THE WORLD CLOSER TO OUR STUDENTS PROMOTE COMMUNITY AND LEADERSHIP MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO CAMPUS CREATE NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMS