When emeriti professors G. Dennis Cooke, 鈥�59, and Barbara K. Andreas, 鈥�68, M.A. 鈥�70, Ph.D. 鈥�80, arrived at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center for the Herrick Society luncheon, they were delighted to meet Samuel Large and Sarah Faber, two recipients of their scholarship for biology students.
鈥淚t was so joyful to sit there, ask them questions and hear them say how much our scholarship has helped them,鈥� Barbara explained.
Through a combination of direct financial support and planned gifts, they established the Dr. G. Dennis Cooke and Dr. Barbara K. Andreas Scholarship in Biological Sciences in 2012. Both Denny and Barbara are 91香蕉视频 alumni who later became leading biology researchers and professors at 91香蕉视频, Denny in limnology (freshwater biology) and Barbara in plant biology. In addition to numerous research achievements, both received the Distinguished Teaching Award, 91香蕉视频鈥檚 most prestigious honor in teaching, sponsored by the 91香蕉视频 Alumni Association.
The opportunity to meet and talk with their scholarship recipients reinforced their interest in continuing to give to 91香蕉视频 scholarships and programs.
鈥淲e are trying to give back,鈥� said Denny. 鈥淪mall scholarships came in at just the right time to help us get by as young students at 91香蕉视频. We are trying to reach out to students in need.鈥�
At the event, the couple spent time talking to Sarah and Samuel about their shared love of science and concerns about the environment, as well as the students鈥� research interests and plans for the future.
鈥淭alking to them about their work in biology and applied ecology was very interesting, as was our discussion on the future of biology and ecology,鈥� said Samuel. 鈥淚t was a great time!鈥�
Sarah echoed Samuel鈥檚 sentiments, saying that Denny and Barbara鈥檚 passion for science and the state of Ohio has made her more passionate about both and even more grateful for the chance to share in their legacy.
"The rewards are plentiful,鈥� said Barbara. 鈥淚t is well worth the investment helping someone else along. I would encourage anyone I could to start a scholarship like this."
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