Fall 2012 Alumni Magazine - Lake Erie College

Scholarship fund reaches goal
Dr. Lynde C. Steckle was a beloved
professor of psychology at Lake Erie
College from 1963 through 1976. In 2007,
four of his former students began an
endowed scholarship fund as a tribute
to a remarkable man. We are pleased
to announce that this fund has now
exceeded the $50,000 minimum needed
to be fully endowed.
During the past five years, 49 alumni
and friends have contributed to the
Dr. Lynde C. Steckle Endowed Scholarship
Fund. Scholarships from this fund will be
awarded to students who are majoring in
psychology and plan to pursue careers
in this field. The first scholarship will be
awarded for fall 2013.
The College extends its gratitude to all
those who contributed to the fund, with
special accolades to Susan Alexander
Cammock ’66 and Susan Vanderwal
Cowling ’67, who spearheaded the
idea and led the fundraising efforts;
Jane Tumpson ’69, who carried out a
successful challenge to her class; and
Elizabeth (Bette) Havens Abraham ’68,
who gave several major gifts to put the
fund over the top.
Gifts can still be made to the fund,
which will help to increase the amount
of the scholarships that are awarded.
For further information or questions,
contact Holly Menzie, director of
advancement services, at 440.375.7240
or hmenzie@lec.edu.
College welcomes new vice president
Marc R. Barbeau is the new vice president for institutional
advancement at Lake Erie College, effective Sept. 17. He brings
more than 18 years of experience in development, non-profit
management, institutional leadership and marketing to this
important administrative position.
Barbeau received his bachelor of arts degree with a major in
business administration from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wis.
He led advancement efforts in various leadership capacities at
Carroll College, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and
Northland College in Ashland, Wis. Previous to his career in
advancement, he worked as regional marketing director for Up
with People, Inc.
Barbeau looks forward to being part of the Lake Erie College
administration. “I am honored to join President Victor’s team
as he continues to lead the College into its next prosperous
stages,” he said.
President Victor extends
a warm welcome to
Barbeau. “I am pleased
Marc is joining our
administrative team. He
possesses all the skills
and talents necessary for
the position. I eagerly
anticipate his smooth
transition into his new
role,” said Victor.
Barbeau succeeds
Scott Evans, who served as vice president for institutional
advancement for six years. Sue Dreitzler, who was interim
president of the College from 2005-2006, served as interim vice
president for institutional advancement after Evans’ departure
and assisted in the transition.
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