January 24, 2002

NEW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP HONORS INFLUENTIAL TEACHERS

Individuals will have an opportunity to honor an influential teacher who has had a positive impact on their lives as part of a new scholarship program in the College of Education at Boise State University.

The �Outstanding Teacher Memorial Scholarship� will be funded by donations from people who want to pay personal tribute to a memorable teacher. The donations will be used to create a scholarship for a top Boise State student majoring in education.

�Many of us can name a teacher who made a difference in our lives. This is a chance to honor that teacher, as well as to provide a scholarship for an outstanding student who plans to enter the teaching profession,� said Joyce Garrett, dean of the College of Education.

Donations of any amount will be accepted, and the teacher honored will be sent a letter from the College of Education that a gift has been received in his or her name. For deceased teachers, a letter will be sent to the teacher�s family, if the information is submitted by the donor.

Any teacher � from preschool to graduate school � is eligible to be honored as part of the program. �It�s appropriate that we look back and say thank you,� said Garrett. �A wonderful way to do that is to provide a donation that will support outstanding students who plan to teach.�

For more information or to make a donation to the scholarship fund , contact the BSU Foundation at 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1030 or at 426- 3276. All gifts are tax deductible.

Contact:
Joyce Garrett
Dean, College of Education
426-1134

Media Contact:
Janelle Brown
communications and marketing
426-1790