Lindenwood Magazine - Fall 2021

24 FALL 2021 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD 25 FALL 2021 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD CANOPY The Mighty LINDENWOOD FACULTY AND STAFF GIVE BACK THE GIVING COMMUNITY Lindenwood University Advancement is committed to a vision that seeks to invite and inspire a new era of giving in support of its students. When it comes to investing in student success, there are few people more committed than the members of the university community. As we begin this new era, we acknowledge that the first step starts right here on campus, and we are proud to share the words of just a few of the growing number of employee donors at Lindenwood about why they choose to donate to support Lindenwood students. To learn more about the many ways you can make a difference in the lives of Lindenwood students, contact us at advancement@lindenwood.edu or by phone (636) 949-4903. Our goal is to make every aspect of a student’s experience at Lindenwood a great experience! Investing in buildings, strong faculty and staff, and programs will give each student the needed resources for success. Dr. John R. Porter President I choose to give to various Lindenwood initiatives because I value and appreciate the impact that a quality education has on our students, community, and society. Dr. Deb Ayres Senior Vice President, Human Resources My wife and I support Lindenwood students because we are both alumni and we want future classes to have the best experience possible in college. Adam Benkendorf Assistant Director of Freshman Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions Others have helped me along the way, and I want to pay it forward. Dr. Colleen Biri Senior Professor of Psychology, College of Science, Technology, and Health No margin no mission. We all need to support Lindenwood students as best as we can! Jeff Brown Director of Development, Advancement and Communications I give to Lindenwood because I had the benefit of receiving scholarships and student support from generous alumni that made it possible for me to go to college and have an excellent experience there. I want to be able to support Lindenwood students in the same way. Renata Bule Advancement Officer, Advancement and Communications I’m passionate about the work I do with the cycling program at Lindenwood University because I am passionate about my student- athletes and passionate about my sport. I work daily to make sure our student-athletes have every opportunity to have “real experience” and “real success,” so it only makes sense to also support them by giving back in other ways. In addition to supporting our university’s mission and my student-athletes, I think it is natural to donate to causes that are near and dear to our hearts. Lindenwood University provides exceptional support to its student-athletes on the cycling team, and I want to support the university in supporting them. Julie Carter Head Coach, Cycling I support our student-athletes because the student-athlete experience at Lindenwood allows our young people to reach their highest potential in athletics, academics, and personal development to attain the skills needed to succeed in life after college. Pete Collins Director of Development, Athletics, Advancement and Communication THE GIVING COMMUNITY WHY DO YOU GIVE TO SUPPORT LINDENWOOD STUDENTS?