Suzie and Allen Martin’s gift will amplify the impact of their existing philanthropic commitments
Suzie and Allen Martin at Banff National Park in 2019. The Martins recently moved forward with a gift to early activate a professorship in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, which will strengthen and accelerate research related to the U.S. National Park System. Image: Courtesy of Suzie Martin
Newly activated professorship will accelerate research at U.S. national parks
Tom Joudrey
March 23, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Three years ago Suzie and Allen Martin made an estate commitment to establish the first-ever endowed professorship in Penn State’s Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management (RPTM). The bequest ensured that, upon their deaths, resources from their estate would become available that would benefit research, teaching and public service associated with the U.S. National Park System.
Penn State Smeal alumnus leaves lasting legacy for accounting students
March 25, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Penn State Smeal College of Business has received a $4 million gift from the estate of late alumnus Fred Schaefer to create the Fred H. Schaefer Scholars Program in Accounting.
The Schaefer Scholars Program will provide scholarship support for participants and will encourage leadership and ethical standards, a commitment to community service and a study abroad or international internship experience.
A $4 million gift from the estate of alumnus Fred Schaefer will enable the Penn State Smeal College of Business to create a scholars program in accounting that will provide scholarship support for participants and encourage leadership and ethical standards, a commitment to community service, and a study abroad or international internship experience.
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“This gift is a testament to the Lees’ experience at Penn State, specifically to Corey’s at the College of IST and the impact that experience had on him,” said Andrew Sears, dean of the College of IST. “We are grateful that they, as alumni, are honoring their experience in an impactful way that will support a new generation of IST students.”
The scholarship was matched dollar-for-dollar by the College of Information Sciences and Technology Dean’s Advisory Board and supports IST students with financial need who are first-generation or from underrepresented backgrounds.
“Scholarship support is the college’s highest philanthropic priority and we are grateful for Corey and Leteace’s commitment to supporting our current and future students,” said Mike Weyandt, director of development at the College of IST. “It will not only allow us to support a diverse group of students, it will help lessen the financial burden that many of our students endure.
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The building, which was dedicated in 2010, is, for many, the first impression of Penn State Behrend. Campus tours depart from its two-story lobby.
Other offices in the building support core functions of the college, from financial aid and billing to transcripts and introductions to the alumni network.
“Students need different forms of support at different points in their college experience,” Ford said. “Bob and Sally Metzgar’s longtime giving has provided resources and promoted opportunities at every step in that journey. The college is deeply appreciative of their steadfast support.”
The Metzgars’ philanthropic support of the college and Penn State dates to 1972, when they first donated to the Levi Lamb Fund, which provides scholarships and other support to more than 800 varsity student-athletes.