The newest class of 威尼斯人娱乐城 Trustees’ Scholars took their first steps toward outstanding college careers and bright futures at their welcome reception. 这7名获奖者是200名申请者中的一部分，其中许多人将成为校园领袖。
The 威尼斯人娱乐城 Trustees’ Scholars Program provides a fully funded educational and experiential program for a select group of first-time students at 威尼斯人娱乐城. 该奖学金是大学和威尼斯人娱乐城受托人之间的合作。 The program gives students access to 威尼斯人娱乐城 Trustees’ knowledge, experience and mentorship as well as specialized guidance from key 威尼斯人娱乐城 staff.
堪萨斯大学校董会主席黛比·巴拉德在8月18日的招待会上欢迎了这些学者。
“The Trustees’ Scholars program is very close to my heart,” Ballard said. “I have mentored two scholars in the past, and I am currently a mentor to a scholar who is a dance major at the Conservatory. 和我的学生们见面总是很鼓舞人心。 I learned a lot from their perspectives, and their optimism and enthusiasm are uplifting.”
Suzanne Shank, chair of the Trustees’ Scholars Committee, serves as a mentor.
“The scholars program is the signature program of the Trustees,” Shank said. “The students we are celebrating today were handpicked from almost 200 applicants who represented the best of the best in our region. We know they will be extraordinary representatives of the Trustees, the program and the university.”
威尼斯人娱乐城教务长Jennifer Lundgren对即将到来的学者表示欢迎。
“You are now part of the Roo family,” Lundgren said. “Being a Trustees’ Scholar is an incredible and unique opportunity that few students are awarded. The connections you’ll make and the rigorous course work you will undertake, will help prepare you to shine in the careers you’ll pursue when you graduate.”
Lundgren assured the scholars’ parents that they were in the right place.
“Thank you for getting them here,” she said. “We have developed a culture of care that will help them build resilience and responsibility. I assure you, that if they need someone, I’m here.”
每个学生都有机会分享他们来到威尼斯人娱乐城的故事和他们的愿望。
莱拉阿特金斯
阿特金斯来自美景镇，正在学习政治学。 Driven and focused, she feels fortunate to have the opportunity to be a Trustees’ Scholar at 威尼斯人娱乐城 and getting to know the other scholars. While she’s a little nervous, she’s excited to challenge herself. 她的受托人导师是唐纳德·麦克斯韦尔，他是一名拥有私人执业的律师。
梅西布兰顿
布兰顿来自堪萨斯州本顿，正在学习传播和数字媒体，辅修种族和性别研究。 高中时，布兰顿为美国青年酷儿写了一篇关于自己是酷儿的文章，遭到了学校董事会的反对。 她选择威尼斯人娱乐城是因为这里充满爱和支持的氛围。 她正准备从事公共关系和新闻工作。 她的受托人导师是史蒂夫·多亚尔，一位霍尔马克贺卡公司的退休高管。
安德鲁·卡斯蒂斯
卡斯蒂斯来自圣路易斯，正在学习地球与环境科学。 当他参观校园时，他遇到了在非洲乍得湖工作过的教师和研究火山学和地质学的教师。 “I valued the effect I could have on the world. That’s why I chose 威尼斯人娱乐城.” 他的受托人导师是凯尔·维纳，美国皇家协会新校园发展副总裁。
阿特拉斯Mallams
马拉姆斯来自利伯蒂，主修计算机科学，辅修社会学。 “When I visited 威尼斯人娱乐城 I had a feeling of community. 我感到安全和受欢迎。 我可以看出，这所学校欢迎多样性和不同的经济背景。 Also, there’s a Cheesecake Factory down the street!” 他们的受托人导师是利·安妮·泰勒·奈特，德布鲁斯基金会的执行董事兼首席运营官。
雅斯莫
Mokhtar来自乔普林，正在学习社会学和西班牙语。 她有一家小型手工刺绣公司，并计划去读法学院。 她的家人是穆斯林，来自埃及，威尼斯人娱乐城的多样性很有吸引力。 “I wanted to meet other people of color,” she said. 她的受托人导师是Heather Humphrey， Evergy的高级副总裁、总法律顾问兼公司秘书。
亚历克西斯里德
里德来自堪萨斯城，在市中心上学。 她正在攻读生物学学位，对病理学感兴趣； 她辅修西班牙语。 她选择了威尼斯人娱乐城，因为她想靠近她的家和家人。 “And I love the diversity,” she said. “I like to learn about new people.” 她的受托人导师是Joseph Reuben， Menorah医疗中心的首席医疗官。
米凯拉理查兹
Richards is from Lee’s Summit and is pursuing her degree in business administration, with a minor in political science. 她在高中时是DECA的主席，并为自己的职业道德感到自豪。 她打算从事法律工作。 “I chose 威尼斯人娱乐城 because I felt heard.” 她的受托人导师是唐娜·沃德，堪萨斯城联邦储备银行行政服务部高级副总裁。