Undergraduate - Lee University

278 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
In 1994, a new tradition began with the selection of an Honorary
Alumnus, recognizing exceptional friends of the institution, who exemplify
the ideals of Lee University.
HONORARY DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARDS
1994 Jim Sharp
1995 Paul Duncan
1996 Henry & Iris Atkins
1997 H. Bernard Dixon
1998 Mark L. Walker
1999 Betty W. Baldree
ANNUAL ALUMNI FUND DRIVE
Each year a project is selected for funding through the annual giving
program for the university. Although alumni giving has been a significant
part of the history of the institution, the present annual giving program
was established in 1986. The projects and dollars raised are listed.
Year Amount Project
1999 $226,253 Keeble Hall
1998 $201,743 Centenary Building Renovation
1997 $190,031 East-West Pedestrian Mall
1996 $156,700 Deacon Jones Dining Hall
1995 $151,635 Curtsinger Music Building
1994 $125,372 Atkins-Ellis Hall
1993 $101,823 Alumni Terrace
1992 $ 81,202 DeVos Recreation Center
1991 $ 90,585 Dixon Center Seating
1990 $ 56,204 Pedestrian Mall Extension
1989 $ 71,486 Student Center Renovation
1988 $ 33,415 Alumni Amphitheater
1987 $ 45,302 Alumni Office Budget
1986 $ 40,322 Alumni Office Budget
Lee alumni have the potential to literally change the course of students’
lives by their continued support and giving. Through their dedication
to their alma mater, alumni continue to change the world–one student
at a time.
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
One of the services of State Alumni Chapters is funding scholarships.
Application for these scholarships is made through the respective
state alumni presidents. Active scholarships exist for Florida State
Chapter; Georgia (North); Georgia (South); Del-MarVa-DC; North
Carolina; South Carolina; and Virginia. The selection of the scholarship
recipients is made from nominations from the funding alumni chapter.