American Humanics program passes $1 million mark (cont.)

Students, faculty, staff and American Humanics (AH) advisory committee members at Murray State University recently moved past the $1,000,000 mark in funds generated for the university and the community. Working together, the group has raised over $645,000 in grant funds to develop initiatives such as the Service Learning Scholars program and the MSU Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement.

Students have incorporated fund raising strategies developed in financial development classes to bring in more than $220,000 in scholarship money for AH students to attend special leadership conferences. These same strategies have been helpful in organizing community members to total up more than $135,000 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program through the Buddy Campaign and a classroom activity referred to as "Silly Willy."

Another $4,500 was brought in through classroom activities for the annual Angel Fund and $,5000 for the Christmas Gift Market.

The American Humanics/Youth and Nonprofit Leadership program at MSU is designed to prepare leaders for youth and human service organizations such as the American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, YMCA, hospitals, colleges and ministries to mention a few.

The program at Murray is the largest in the country and has received seven national awards and 21 local awards for excellence in academics, leadership, service and research.

Dr. Roger Weis, program director, expressed his thanks and congratulations to all who have worked with the program.