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Philanthropy a Way of Life for Hiebs
Giving back is a fundamental part of life for Lee and Rosita Hieb. Now retired, they understand the challenges of charitable giving for young people when they’re early in their careers and trying to get established.
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How Two Mothers Inspired a Gift
Stella and José Clark established the Consuelo Teichert and Celia Pineiro Endowed Scholarship at CSUSM. The scholarship honors the memory of each of their mothers and is awarded each semester to students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in Spanish.
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CSUSM Donor Gives Back in Myriad Ways
Steve Schlesinger considers himself fortunate to have had his undergraduate education funded through scholarships and financial aid when he was attending Cornell University in the 1960s.
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Investing in a Legacy
Call it a wise investment. That’s how Dr. Ann Bersi frames her generous contributions to Cal State San Marcos—contributions that have endowed the annual Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award.
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Creating a Global University
It all started when Peter Zwick spotted an advertisement in The Chronicle of Higher Education calling for applications from individuals interested in establishing CSUSM’s political science department.
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