This highly anticipated yearly event opens the door for SLCC donors to see the positive impact their support has on the lives of students. The celebration also allows students a chance to express their gratitude to those who have helped make their education dream a reality.
“Our institution was founded to provide everyone with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills so they could pursue careers that offer a lifetime of security and prosperity for themselves and their families,” said SLCC President Deneece G. Huftalin. “Three-quarters of a decade later, our mission remains the same; we continue to believe that higher education should be available to all who wish to pursue it, and we are dedicated to making college accessible to all.”
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| President Huftalin with Atziri Citlali Regalado Juarez (center) and Fatumo Hussein (right) |
Those in attendance heard students share how a scholarship changed their lives. Students Fatumo Hussein and Atziri Citlali Regalado Juarez spoke in front of over 200 guests, including individual donors, representatives from supporting foundations, corporate partners and college leaders.
Fatumo Hussein is a first-generation student and mother of three daughters. Originally from Somalia, Fatumo grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya and lived there for 24 years. “Because I am a single mother and a student, my scholarship has allowed me to pursue my educational goals without having to worry about finances,” said Fatumo. “Earning a scholarship made receiving an education easier and more affordable, as well as opened doors for me to be successful in both pursuing and accomplishing my degree. After I graduate and become a health professional, I will be able to give back to the community by helping those who are in need.”
Fatumo is currently earning an associate’s degree in both biotechnology and pre-medical health sciences and received the JoAnn Seghini Community Engaged Learning and Service Scholarship and the Pat & Bob Bader Celebration of Living Scholarship.
Fatumo Hussein is a first-generation student and mother of three daughters. Originally from Somalia, Fatumo grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya and lived there for 24 years. “Because I am a single mother and a student, my scholarship has allowed me to pursue my educational goals without having to worry about finances,” said Fatumo. “Earning a scholarship made receiving an education easier and more affordable, as well as opened doors for me to be successful in both pursuing and accomplishing my degree. After I graduate and become a health professional, I will be able to give back to the community by helping those who are in need.”
Fatumo is currently earning an associate’s degree in both biotechnology and pre-medical health sciences and received the JoAnn Seghini Community Engaged Learning and Service Scholarship and the Pat & Bob Bader Celebration of Living Scholarship.
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| Atziri Citlali Regalado Juarez sharing her story to donors and peers |
As a first-generation, undocumented Latina, Atziri Citlali Regalado Juarez has worked hard to overcome barriers to earning an education. Atziri was born in Zacapu, Michoacán, Mexico but raised in the Salt Lake area. At the age of five, she remembers her mother leaving their home to come to the United States for a better life for her and her children.
“My family migrated to the U.S. with dreams in mind; my dream was to pursue higher education,” said Atziri. “As a proud recipient of the Bruin Dreams Scholarship, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the scholarship donors and supporters. You have removed a huge pressure and barrier for many students. I am proof of that.”
In 2022, Atziri received an associate’s degree in general studies from SLCC and is now earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology and minor in nutrition from the University of Utah.
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“Hearing the stories from our scholarship recipients and how hard they have worked toward earning a college degree is simply amazing and inspiring!” said Deedra Hansen, Director of Planned Giving and Scholarships. “It was such an honor to celebrate all of our generous donors and supporters at our scholarship luncheon, worthy of being held on St. Patrick’s Day this year, for making these dreams for SLCC students a reality.”
Guest scholarship supporter speaker Julie Buchholz, Chief Operations and Community Reinvestment Officer at Nelnet Bank, looked forward to helping students along their educational journey.
“The Nelnet Foundation is honored to give back to the community by partnering with Salt Lake Community College,” said Julie. “We are proud to support the educational and career development needs for individuals pursuing their dreams. I personally wish Salt Lake Community College another amazing 75 years of changing lives through education.”
Guest scholarship supporter speaker Julie Buchholz, Chief Operations and Community Reinvestment Officer at Nelnet Bank, looked forward to helping students along their educational journey.
“The Nelnet Foundation is honored to give back to the community by partnering with Salt Lake Community College,” said Julie. “We are proud to support the educational and career development needs for individuals pursuing their dreams. I personally wish Salt Lake Community College another amazing 75 years of changing lives through education.”
Through the Nelnet Bank Learn to Dream Scholarship, Nelnet Bank hopes to change the lives and professional trajectories of first-generation college students from low- to moderate-income families by removing some cost barriers for students who wish to pursue higher education.
“Because of our donors, SLCC is able to offer a wide array of programs that help students afford a college education,” said President Huftalin. “And while each of these programs is important, none would be possible without private scholarships that help eliminate many of the financial barriers that come with higher education.”
SLCC is looking forward to March 2024 to celebrate another year of student success and thank supporters who help make earning a college education possible.
For more information about how you can impact a student’s future, please visit http://www.slcc.edu/donate/.
On Friday, March 17, Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) celebrated scholarship donors and recipients
at this year’s annual scholarship luncheon held at the Miller Campus. SLCC students and donors came
together as the college marks 75 years of excellence in education.
This highly anticipated yearly event opens the door for SLCC donors to see the positive impact their
support has on the lives of students. The celebration also allows students a chance to express their
gratitude to those who have helped make their education dream a reality.
“Our institution was founded to provide everyone with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and
skills so they could pursue careers that offer a lifetime of security and prosperity for themselves and
their families,” said SLCC President Deneece G. Huftalin. “Three-quarters of a decade later, our mission
remains the same; we continue to believe that higher education should be available to all who wish to
pursue it, and we are dedicated to making college accessible to all.”
at this year’s annual scholarship luncheon held at the Miller Campus. SLCC students and donors came
together as the college marks 75 years of excellence in education.
This highly anticipated yearly event opens the door for SLCC donors to see the positive impact their
support has on the lives of students. The celebration also allows students a chance to express their
gratitude to those who have helped make their education dream a reality.
“Our institution was founded to provide everyone with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and
skills so they could pursue careers that offer a lifetime of security and prosperity for themselves and
their families,” said SLCC President Deneece G. Huftalin. “Three-quarters of a decade later, our mission
remains the same; we continue to believe that higher education should be available to all who wish to
pursue it, and we are dedicated to making college accessible to all.”
On Friday, March 17, Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) celebrated scholarship donors and recipients
at this year’s annual scholarship luncheon held at the Miller Campus. SLCC students and donors came
together as the college marks 75 years of excellence in education.
This highly anticipated yearly event opens the door for SLCC donors to see the positive impact their
support has on the lives of students. The celebration also allows students a chance to express their
gratitude to those who have helped make their education dream a reality.
“Our institution was founded to provide everyone with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and
skills so they could pursue careers that offer a lifetime of security and prosperity for themselves and
their families,” said SLCC President Deneece G. Huftalin. “Three-quarters of a decade later, our mission
remains the same; we continue to believe that higher education should be available to all who wish to
pursue it, and we are dedicated to making college accessible to all.”
at this year’s annual scholarship luncheon held at the Miller Campus. SLCC students and donors came
together as the college marks 75 years of excellence in education.
This highly anticipated yearly event opens the door for SLCC donors to see the positive impact their
support has on the lives of students. The celebration also allows students a chance to express their
gratitude to those who have helped make their education dream a reality.
“Our institution was founded to provide everyone with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and
skills so they could pursue careers that offer a lifetime of security and prosperity for themselves and
their families,” said SLCC President Deneece G. Huftalin. “Three-quarters of a decade later, our mission
remains the same; we continue to believe that higher education should be available to all who wish to
pursue it, and we are dedicated to making college accessible to all.”
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