Summer 2010 - Simmons College

campaign givingRegistrar Donna Dolan’84, ’86GS Surprised withScholarship in Her HonorDonna Dolan is an institution inand of herself. The double-alumnahas been the College’s registrar for37 years, and has revolutionizedstudent tracking and academic scheduling.She is the mastermind behindCommencement, transforming theevent from a homespun affair toa two-part, all-day ceremony.Trustee Eileen Friars ’72 honoredDolan’s accomplishments by creatingthe Donna Dolan ’84, ’86GS EndowedScholarship Fund. “Donna has beenan instrumental part of Simmons forso many years, an unsung hero thatenriches each and every student’sexperience,” said Friars. “I thoughta scholarship that benefits studentswould be near and dear to Donna’sheart, and a wonderful way to honorDonna’s lifelong commitment tothe College.”Friars surprised Dolan with theannouncement at the May 13 Boardof Trustees meeting. During themeeting, she stood up and unveiledthe news to an astonished Dolan.“I am honored and humbled toreceive this tribute from Eileen,” saidDolan. “My entire professional lifehas been dedicated to our Simmonsstudents. Thanks to Eileen, I willbe part of the spirit of supportingSimmons students, even beyondmy time as registrar.”YOu CAN SuPPOrT THEAnnual Scholarship Appreciation BrunchBrings Students and Donors TogetherOn March 21, more than 120 students, donors, and guests came together at theannual Scholarship Appreciation Brunch to celebrate the power of philanthropy.Speakers at the event, which took placeon campus in the Linda K. PareskyConference Center, included Corporatorand scholarship donor DeniseDoherty Pappas ’71, ’85SM; formerscholarship recipient Wei Ming Wong’08, ’10SM; and Diane Ricci Dougherty’69 of the Northern New JerseySimmons Club, who introduced therecipient of the Club’s scholarship, AsiaNorton ’10.“Why do I give to Simmons?” saidPappas, addressing the students.“Because it’s a place that consistently‘gets it right.’ I give because I knowYOU too will be back here in anotherforty years … In 2050 it will be yourturn.”“Scholarships make Simmons areality for many of our students,” saidPresident Helen G. Drinan ’75LS,’78SM. “This event is the chance forscholarship donors to see their philanthropyat work, and for students to meetthe person who make their experiencepossible.”PHOTO CAPTIONS CLOCKWISEDiane Ricci Doherty ’69 (third from left)with scholarship recipient Asia Norton ’10(center) enjoys the brunch with studentsand guests.Scholarship donor Kathy Kaufman ’69SWwith scholarship recipient Kerri Pelton ’10SW.Scholarship donor and event speaker DenisePappas ’71, ’85SM (center) with husbandConstantine and President Helen G. Drinan’75LS, ’78SM.Scholarship donor Sally Crane ’56, ’04HDwith students.campaignVisitwww.simmons.edu/makingeducationworksummer 2010 13