Monthly Newsletter

February 2024

STUDENTS IN THE WELDING AND FABRICATION INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM THE VASANT N. ASGAONKAR SCHOLARSHIP

Jason Campbell and Alex Stoffelsma


Created in honor of Vasant Asgaonkar and his dedication to fostering the next generation of skilled tradespeople, the Vasant N. Asgaonkar Scholarship awards two scholarships of $2,500 each year to hard-working students in the Welding and Fabrication Industry Certification program. This program teaches the next generation of welders to have the relevant training necessary to get jobs in the exciting and rewarding field of welding. These scholarship recipients must demonstrate an aptitude for and interest in a welding career. This year's scholarship recipients are Alex Stoffelsma and Jason Campbell.

Alex (pictured top right) is a senior at West Irondequoit High School. He recently received honors for the National Technical Honor Society. He will begin the Welding and Fabrication program this fall and chose this field due to the many job opportunities that it will provide.

Jason (pictured top left) is an adult student, looking to start a new career path. Jason began taking classes in the spring semester and feels a sense of accomplishment and excitement each day he comes to class. He is grateful for this scholarship support that is helping him on this journey. It is a sign that he is right where he should be!

Thank you to Vasant Asgaonkar’s daughter and MCC Foundation Director, Lisa Paulis, and her husband, Richard, for making opportunities available for students like Alex and Jason!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP OPEN PRESENTED BY TOYOTA!

Monroe Community College Foundation 40th Anniversary Scholarship Open


The 40th Annual Scholarship Open will be held at The Country Club of Rochester on Monday, June 24, 2024. This is a sell-out event so do not delay in registering! Tournament Co-Chairs Ed Schuler ’81 and Billy Farmer, along with the Scholarship Open Committee, are planning an excellent day of golf in support of hardworking students at Monroe Community College.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit the Scholarship Open webpage. As always, thank you for your support of students at MCC!

AN EXTRA DAY TO CARE THIS YEAR

February 2024 Calendar

Would you like to take an extra step of care for Monroe Community College students? Leap into action by creating an estate plan and ensuring a lasting legacy with the Monroe Community College Foundation. Using FreeWill’s online estate planning tool, you can utilize the extra day in 2024 to protect the people you love — and support our mission to ensure that all students have the resources they need to be successful at MCC.

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