Every day, the Plymouth State community comes together to help expand the University’s impact through philanthropy. Your gifts help students discover their passion and apply it to solve real-world problems. Your support fuels innovative programs that are preparing students to be leaders in their fields. Your generosity improves the campus we call “home,” ensuring that current and future Panthers can see further up here.
Because everyone has his or her own unique reason for giving to Plymouth State, we posed the question “What’s your WHY?”
Tenley Sodeur ’15
“Plymouth state was a second home to me, and I had the best years there. I’m donating so that other students can have the opportunities to experience lifelong friends, mentors, and the best memories.” – Tenley Sodeur ’15
“I’m a proud alumna who is happy to support PSU students!!” – Amy Barnes ’14G
“Plymouth gave me a wonderful, rewarding 45-year career in education. I am so very grateful for that opportunity.” – Barbara Cartier Shaw ’64
“Plymouth is where I learned how to open my mind and heart to all beings. I’m proud to give back so more students have the same opportunity. Go Panthers!” – Anonymous
Bulent Suslu ’91G
“My years in PSU (then PSC) have had an enormous impact on the rest of my life. Not only what I have learned during my courses, but also – even more important- the memories I have shared both with local and international students. While studying as a foreign student, I heavily depended on financial aid and scholarships. Now I take it as an ethical responsibility to support students who are in the same situation. I will continue to do so as long as I am able to.” – Bulent Suslu ’91G
“The connections I made with PSU faculty influenced not only my career path, but my character. As I look back, their 3 R’s are the best yet. Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Responsive. It’s a pleasure to give!” – Susan Kline Butler ’74
“Happy to support student scholarships!” – Gale Beckwith ’11
“I’m giving to support scholarships and financial aid so that more NH citizen students have access to education in our beautiful state!” – Liz Ahl
“There is no better feeling than helping our students” – Kim Bownes ’07G & Dave Gyger ’97
Sharon Preece ’76
“My husband and I want to support those students that are struggling with the financial aspects of attending college. I had the opportunity this year to attend the Evening of Connections over Homecoming which allowed me to meet students that had benefited from alumni contributions and scholarships. This energized me to make sure we targeted the scholarship program with our next donation and future donations.” – Sharon Preece ’76
“I’m proud to give to Plymouth State University because I believe in the importance of public education and PSU’s contribution to the communities within New Hampshire and the New England region.” – Anonymous faculty
“Among their many other contributions to the university, our Professional, Administrative, and Technical (PAT) staff support students via PAT Scholarships each year. We are delighted to be part of this important ongoing effort.” – Betsy Cheney ’89, ’99G and Ann Thurston ’80
Alex Herbst ’15
“I’m a proud graduate of the Plymouth State University Class of 2015, and am happy to give back to my alma mater.” – Alex Herbst ’15
“Plymouth State University has helped me pursue an international career in education.” – Michael Popinchalk ’77
“I’m proud to be an alum of PSU! Go Panthers!” – Megan Foley ’90
“I am giving to a University that has given so much to me!!!” – Ronald Blankenstein ’74, ’78G
“Best 4 years of my life!” – Katie Saraiva ’06
“PSU / PSC – Part of my family through two generations providing an amazing education while creating lifelong friends and memories. It doesn’t get better than that!!! Happy to give back!!!” – Carolyn Egan ’81
“I am happy to help our PSU students with their education!” – Diane Tiffany ’76
“Every contribution is an investment in our students, so I am happy to donate.” – Angie Ricciardi
“Proud to be a Panther!” – Matty Leighton
“I wish I could give more. NH students need our support!” – Anonymous staff
“WE BELIEVE in PSU students and their potential to serve the greater good in New Hampshire and throughout the world!” – Laure Morris & Steve Taksar
Theresa Koehler Tabor ’91, ’04G. Jon Gilbert Fox photo.
“I was an employee at Plymouth State University for 16 years and am now retired. But, that hasn’t changed the place that PSU claims in my heart. I want to see PSU grow and thrive — go Panthers!!” – Alice O’Connor
“We give to PSU every year because we are proud alumni,” says Wally Stevens. “We think of our support as an investment to assure PSU succeeds far into the future.” – Wally Stevens ’62
“Even 25 years after graduating, I still have that special affection for Plymouth State that I felt when I first arrived. I give because I want to help the next generation fall in love with PSU like I did.” – Theresa Koehler Tabor ’91, ’04G
#Panthersgiveback Makes #GivingTuesday a Huge Success for PSU!
On November 29, 2016, Plymouth State University hosted #PanthersGiveBack, a 24-hour giving celebration inspired by the global phenomenon, #GivingTuesday. Falling annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday is a grassroots movement to increase public interest and awareness of the importance of giving, volunteering, and charitable engagement.
In 24 hours, 140 donors stepped forward to support PSU. Among the generous alumni, parents and friends who supported the University were a handful of challenge donors including Wally ’62 and Meredith (Bristow) Stevens ’62, Theresa Koehler Tabor ’91, ‘04G, Larry ’86 and Dawn Haynes ’86, John and Susan Scheinman P’19, and Kim Bownes ’08G and Dave Gyger ’97.
The University promoted #PanthersGiveBack through a combination of e-mail, social media, video, text messaging, and phone calls made by Panther Pride Ambassadors.
“The response to #PanthersGiveBack was truly incredible,” said Assistant Director of Annual Giving Brenda Shively ’13. “It’s inspiring to see the pride and generosity that our community has for PSU. Every gift – whether it’s $5 or $500 – is making a difference for our students.”
Giving Tuesday may be over, but it’s never too late to make a gift to Plymouth State!
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