/news-archive/tag/becky-blass/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:12:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2019/02/21/alumni-board/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:12:37 +0000 /news/?p=73497 ... Nine new business leaders join 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni 聽Board]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Alumni Association has announced officers and new members on its Board of Directors for 2019. New members are all 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock alumni and include the following: Reteisha Byrd (鈥�14, 鈥�16), research manager with Boyette Strategic Advisors聽 Byrd earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in management and a Master of Public Administration. While completing her coursework, Byrd worked as a graduate assistant for the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County and interned at Little Rock Port Authority. She is an annual member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Josh Davenport (鈥�09), co-founder of Seal Energy Solutions Davenport received a Bachelor of Science in construction management and a Master of Business Administration. He serves the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce as vice chairman of the board of directors, volunteers as secretary of the Argenta Downtown Council, and is president of the Arkansas Association of Energy Engineers. Davenport is a three-year member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Tonya Franzetti (鈥�99), executive oncology sales consultant, Lilly Franzetti earned a biology degree from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and has had a 20-year career in healthcare. She served as an advisor for the Gamma Zeta chapter of Chi Omega at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and was instrumental in the planning and fundraising during their 50th anniversary celebration. She volunteered with the Junior League of Little Rock for eight years and chaired the Holiday House event in 2010. She has been active with Christ the King schools, the alumnae board at Mount St. Mary鈥檚, and Our House. She is an annual member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Heide Harrell (鈥�10), director of marketing and business development, Rose Law Firm聽聽 Harrell has a master鈥檚 degree in applied communication studies. She has the designation of Accredited in Public Relations (APR) by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and is a past president of the Arkansas Chapter of PRSA. Harrell is the immediate past chair of the Southwest District of PRSA and served on the 2018 PRSA National Board of Directors Nominating Committee. Previously, she spent eight years at Stone Ward and Mangan Holcomb Partners after five years at the former Delta Trust & Bank. She is a graduate of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Greater Little Rock program and is an annual member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Madison Hedrick (鈥�09), senior medical writer, Wilson Carroll Research Services, LLC Hedrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in professional and technical writing and a Master of Arts. While she was a student, she served as president of the University Program Council and Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society, was elected president pro-temp of the Student Government Association and membership chair for Delta Delta Delta; and represented the graduate students on the Faculty Diversity Committee. She is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Patricia (Patsy) Kane (鈥�01, 鈥�12, 鈥�17), Owner, PK Designs After earning a degree from Auburn University, Kane jump-started her career when she finished her second bachelor鈥檚 degree from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock in political science. She made the transition to Verizon after working in a variety of roles at Alltel, while completing a graduate certificate and Master of Science in information quality. Kane is an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority at both the national and local levels and is a previous district president. She currently works at First Orion. Kane is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Richard (Gus) Leeper (鈥�15), Hot Springs branch of the Private Client Group at Stephens Inc. Leeper graduated with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in management and international business. As a student, Leeper was a star basketball athlete, earning five varsity letters. He served as the team representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and was named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioners list. Leeper serves on the Lettermen鈥檚 Association Board and is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Miguel Lopez (鈥�15, 鈥�17), Hispanic resource officer, First Community Bank A native of Sherwood, Lopez received his bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science, a master鈥檚 degree in public administration, and a certification in nonprofit management. During his time at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, he was a Ronald E. McNair Scholar. After graduating, he became the first director of entrepreneurship and small business programming for the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, where he was instrumental in connecting the Mexican Consulate with the chamber to develop programs aimed at equipping Hispanic entrepreneurs. Lopez serves on the boards of Just Communities of Arkansas, Harmony Health Clinic, Goodwill of Arkansas Education Initiatives, and Museum of Discovery. He is a three-year member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Nancy Rousseau (鈥�90), principal, Little Rock Central High School After teaching English at Pulaski Academy for a decade and another five years at Pulaski Heights Junior High School, Rousseau completed a master鈥檚 degree in educational administration from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. She was then hired as assistant principal of Central High School. In 1998, she became principal of Pulaski Heights Junior High School where she led the school鈥檚 transition from a junior high to a middle school. She returned to Central High in 2002 as principal and has been a champion of the school and its students, faculty, and alumni, helping to create a Central High Alumni Association as well as a Tiger Foundation to support the school. Rousseau has served on the boards of The Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals, Central Arkansas Library and the Stephens Education Trust. Rousseau is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Officers of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors for 2019 include聽Becky Blass, president; James Bobo, president elect and membership committee chair; Gina Pharis, membership committee co-chair; Nancy Secen, scholarship committee chair; Jennifer Owens, scholarship committee co-chair; Mauri Douglass, Taste of Little Rock chair; and Stephanie Caruthers, Taste of Little Rock co-chair. Members are eligible to serve up to two three-year terms, and officers serve one-year terms. The Board of Directors of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association serve as leaders for the university’s alumni family. They work to energize and engage 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock alumni and friends through membership,聽 events, and opportunities to give back to support students and scholarships. Pictured are above are new member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni 聽Board of Directors. (Top Row) Heide Harrell, Gus Leeper, and Tonya Franzetti; (Middle Row) Reteisha Byrd, Patsy Kane, and Nancy Rousseau; (Bottom Row) Josh Davenport, Madison Hedrick, and Miguel Lopez  ]]> /news-archive/2018/07/10/fundraising/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:00:29 +0000 /news/?p=71097 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock exceeds fundraising goal, raises $18 million]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock finished the 2018 fiscal year with $18 million in private gift support, surpassing its annual goal and making it the third-best year in the university鈥檚 fundraising history. 鈥淥ne of our top priorities is to make a quality college education accessible and affordable in central Arkansas,鈥� Chancellor Andrew Rogerson said. 鈥淧rivate philanthropy is vital to providing this pathway to support student scholarships and experiential learning opportunities. 鈥淚 couldn鈥檛 be more grateful to our supporters who understand the value of a college degree and why supporting a university in Little Rock is good for everyone in central Arkansas and in the state.鈥� More than 7,400 individuals, corporations, and private foundations gave 24,642 gifts between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018. Twenty-nine new endowments, totalling nearly $1 million, were established during the 2018 fiscal year, bringing 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 聽total endowment to more than $78 million. Among the gifts were nearly $1 million from Windgate Foundation to establish a professorship in applied art; $800,000 from Dr. Bruce Murphy, president and chief executive officer of , to benefit students in the College of Education and Health Professions; and nearly $1 million to create a more affordable pathway to a law degree for Pulaski County residents and future law students who want to practice law in the county. The money is part of the charitable component left over in a $45 million cigarette settlement fund. Private funding allowed for the creation of the Signature Research Experience Awards, a new program in 2017-18 that provided 79 students an opportunity to work with a faculty member on a research or creative works project. The program helps students gain knowledge and skills required to compete in a competitive workforce upon graduation. Trojan Athletics posted a banner year with $4.3 million in gifts designated for student-athlete support. 聽The university鈥檚 largest gift was a $1.4 million gift from Greg Hatcher, chief executive officer of The Hatcher Agency, to start a NCAA Division I wrestling program in the state. 鈥淭he growth of interest and support for the Little Rock Trojans continues to make a significant impact on our athletics program,鈥� said Chasse Conque, director of athletics. 鈥淲e are most grateful for the generous contributions of our loyal donors who believe in our vision to elevate Trojan Athletics to heights we have not seen before.鈥� The 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association also contributed to the university鈥檚 fundraising efforts. Its signature fundraiser – Taste of Little Rock – raised more than $130,000 for student scholarships. 聽More than half of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock employees also contributed through the university鈥檚 鈥淎ll In鈥� campus campaign. Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Christian O鈥橬eal said the university is well-positioned moving forward into its five-year comprehensive 聽campaign. 鈥淲e exceeded 聽our annual goal, and we have strong momentum as we begin our campaign,鈥� he said. 鈥淥ur community and supporters are driving us forward, and the best is yet to come as we anticipate publicly launching our capital campaign in Fall 2019.鈥� External constituents of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock are also proud of the fundraising success in 2018. 鈥淎s students at our university continue to excel in academic success, it is paramount that we continue to partner with our alumni, friends, and organizations that are vital to the continued growth and success of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock,鈥� said Foundation Fund Board Chair Carlton Billingsley 鈥�02. 鈥淚 look forward to working with our board and the Advancement staff to continue to work together in achieving more for our university and the region as a whole.鈥� Alumni Board President Becky Blass 鈥�73 and 鈥�82 added, 鈥淭he 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock alumni board is proud of its role in helping raise monies this fiscal year which directly benefit so many of our outstanding students. 聽We plan to work even harder this next year in our fundraising mission for 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock.鈥�  ]]>