In This Issue:
Leaving a Legacy: LFCC Alumni Legacy Scholarship Makes an Impact
Thanks to LFCC's scholarship program, 167 students received financial assistance for the 2007-08 academic year.
Established by LFCC alumni donors in 2006, the LFCC Alumni Legacy Scholarship helps LFCC students who need financial assistance to continue their education. By contributing to this fund, you are helping students like Jason Spansel, the 2007-08 recipient of the LFCC Alumni Legacy Scholarship.
Make a Difference: Ways to Give Back to the Community
Did you know that one of the most important ways that you can give back to your alma mater and the community is by contributing to the Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Educational Foundation Inc.? The Foundation generates support and resources for the College beyond those provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia, which currently provides less than 50 percent of the College’s operating budget. Making a collective commitment to support the Foundation will demonstrate to community members and local organizations that LFCC alumni support the College’s mission of providing high-quality education to all students.
A Career of Service: Jim Hisghman
Jim Hisghman enrolled at Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) in 1973, no thanks to the high school guidance counselor who told him that he wasn’t college material. Fortunately, Hisghman did not listen and instead came to LFCC with the idea of becoming a teacher. That dream solidified in Hisghman’s mind as he took classes at LFCC and graduated in 1975 with an associate’s degree in general studies. Hisghman then transferred to Virginia Tech, where he obtained bachelor’s (1977) and master’s degrees (1983) in agricultural education.
Ann and Rob Simpson step out from behind their cameras and into the spotlight.
A Passion for Photography and Teaching: Ann and Rob Simpson
The Simpsons’ fun-loving personalities suit them well in the classroom and in the field, as they snap photographs of wildlife and other natural wonders. Their enduring personalities also make an impact on anyone who comes in contact with the couple.
LFCC Happenings: News Briefs
LFCC students and employees meet with Helen Thomas, former United Press International White House bureau chief and author, at the Women's Luncheon.
Several donors funded the LFCC Women’s Luncheon held in September. The event raised funds for the New Beginnings Scholarship Fund, which will be awarded to LFCC students who are single parents. To date, the Foundation has raised more than $12,200 for the New Beginnings Scholarship Fund. Pictures from the event are available on LFCC’s Web site at http://www.lfcc.edu/Foundation/womensluncheon.html. Please click on the images to enlarge them and read the captions. To contribute to the scholarship, please visit http://www.lfcc.edu/Foundation/makeadonation.html.
Life Updates: Alumni News
Julie Gaven (‘07) is currently enrolled as a full-time student in the honors program at James Madison University, double majoring in English and communication sciences and disorders. This summer, Gaven met Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland during the queen’s visit to Virginia for Jamestown’s 400th anniversary celebration.
Around the Bend: Upcoming LFCC Events
Check out what is happening at LFCC, and join us at an upcoming event!
Your Thoughts
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