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2015 Donor Appreciation Event @ Georgia Tech

On April 1, 2015, Georgia Tech President G.P. ‘Bud’ Peterson and First Lady, Valerie, opened the historic Georgia Tech President’s Residence to honor ARCS Foundation Atlanta Chapter Century level and above donors. In addition to the donors, celebrants included current Georgia Tech ARCS Scholars and distinguished scholar alumnus, Dr. Alejandro Toriello.

Val Peterson, ARCS Atlanta member and past president of the ARCS Foundation Denver Chapter, spoke of Bud’s and her enthusiasm for Georgia Tech, the city of Atlanta, and their continuing support of our organization. Jane Dolinger, Atlanta Chapter President, introduced the scholars and briefly recapped Atlanta Chapter successes: awarding over $3.8 million to almost 380 scholars over 23 years; and, committing to award $345,000 to 48 scholars at our 2015 Scholar Luncheon. Dr. Toriello, now a Georgia Tech Assistant Professor, spoke about his work in the field of industrial engineering focused on the mathematical optimization of supply chain and logistics management. He affirmed how important his scholar award was to his academic success.

Funds Development Chair, Nancy Chambers, and her committee, including Anne Easterly, Libby Jones, Sally McDaniel, Frances Swensson, Sherry Lundeen, Mitzi Hill, Sarah Batts, Lee Doyle, Lisa Bankoff and Robin King organized the inaugural Donor Appreciation Event. The location and perfect springtime weather provided an ideal setting for mingling and discussions among members, scholars, donors, and hosts.

Photos by Kimberly Link, Atlanta, GA

  • 2015 Donor Appreciation Event

    On April 1, 2015, Georgia Tech President G.P. ‘Bud’ Peterson and First Lady, Valerie, opened the historic Georgia Tech President’s Residence to honor ARCS Foundation Atlanta Chapter Century level and above donors. In addition to the donors, celebrants included current Georgia Tech ARCS Scholars and distinguished scholar alumnus, Dr. Alejandro Toriello.

    Val Peterson, ARCS Atlanta member and past president of the ARCS Foundation Denver Chapter, spoke of Bud’s and her enthusiasm for Georgia Tech, the city of Atlanta, and their continuing support of our organization. Jane Dolinger, Atlanta Chapter President, introduced the scholars and briefly recapped Atlanta Chapter successes: awarding over $3.8 million to almost 380 scholars over 23 years; and, committing to award $345,000 to 48 scholars at our 2015 Scholar Luncheon. Dr. Toriello, now a Georgia Tech Assistant Professor, spoke about his work in the field of industrial engineering focused on the mathematical optimization of supply chain and logistics management. He affirmed how important his scholar award was to his academic success.

    Funds Development Chair, Nancy Chambers, and her committee, including Anne Easterly, Libby Jones, Sally McDaniel, Frances Swensson, Sherry Lundeen, Mitzi Hill, Sarah Batts, Lee Doyle, Lisa Bankoff and Robin King organized the inaugural Donor Appreciation Event. The location and perfect springtime weather provided an ideal setting for mingling and discussions among members, scholars, donors, and hosts.

    Photos by Kimberly Link, Atlanta, GA

  • Nancy Chambers, Libby Jones, Val Peterson, and Anne Easterly

  • Refreshments

  • Donors and Friends

  • GT Scholars Douglas White, Sarah Cannon, and Josie Bates

  • Jane Dolinger, Alejandro Toriello, and Nancy Chambers

  • Marty & John Gillin, Caroline Gilham, Sara Jean Burke, Val Peterson, and Fred Burke

  • Gracia Conn, Lee Doyle, and Regina Olchowski

  • Marilu McCarty, Sarah Batts, and Sherry Lundeen

  • Sylvia & Bruce Dick and Lou Glenn

  • Anne Easterly and Warren Jobe

  • Sara Jean Burke, Manuel Deisen, and Frances Swensson

  • John & Sherry Lundeen and Doug Burton

  • Ginny Plummer, Sally McDaniel, and Lou Glenn

  • Sally McDaniel, Sylvia & Bruce Dick, and Joanne Michaels

  • Val Peterson and Charmaine Ward

  • Frances Swensson, Libby Jones, and Debbie Liss

  • Linda Mauldin, Sally Jobe, Cathey Millichap, and Anne Easterly

  • Rick & Marilyn Woods and Nancy Chambers

  • Frances Swensson, Jane Dolinger, Charmaine Ward, and Sally McDaniel

  • GT Scholar Lauren Casa, Fred & Sara Jean Burke, and GT Scholar Chastity Aiken

  • Jane Dolinger and Nancy Chambers with Georgia Tech Hill Society Citation

  • Event Guests

  • Val Peterson

  • Jane Dolinger and Val Peterson

  • Val Peterson and Alejandro Toriello

  • Nancy Chambers

  • John & Marcia Donnell, Alejandro Toriello, and Liz & Mike Troy

  • Marty Gillin with Bud & Val Peterson

  • Paula Bevington, John & Marty Gillin, and Bud & Val Peterson

  • Terry Broscher, Val & Bud Peterson, and Lee Doyle

  • GT Scholar Lauren Casa and Val & Bud Peterson

  • Bud & Val Peterson, Caroline Gilham, and Sylvia Dick

Thanks from Alum Eliot Quon, Postdoctoral Researcher at National Renewable Energy Laboratory

ARCS Foundation has been a highlight of my academic career thus far, thank you for the support!

Thanks from Scholar Kevin Yehl

"I was very fortunate to be selected as one of this year's ARCS scholars... I plan to pursue an academic career in chemistry... Your support will allow me to continue my biomedical research in developing novel strateigies to treat drug resistant cancers and cardiovascular diseases... Again, thank you so much for your support of the sciences and post graduate education, both of which are very important in keeping America competitive..."

Thanks from Alum Alejandro Toriella, PhD, Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering, Georgia Tech

Thank you very much for your support.  It meant a lot.  I had the opportunity to return to Tech as a faculty member last year.  I’m very happy to be back and hope I can advise a future ARCS scholar soon!