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A Newsletter for the Ocean County College Foundation Vol. I: No. 1 • June 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE OCC FOUNDATION
Summer has begun at the Jersey Shore and another school year is in the history books here at Ocean County College, culminating in that most wondrous day in a student’s life: Commencement! That unique celebration of both past and present – of acknowledging endings, but also embracing new beginnings.
For nearly six decades, the OCC Foundation has had the privilege of supporting the students of Ocean County College and assisting them in reaching this moment. As we reflect on these decades of service, we too look forward to the bright future ahead, just as we remember with gratitude the many supporters who have partnered with us along the way. That’s why, in honor of our ongoing Legacy Campaign, we are excited to bring you our new Life & Legacy newsletter, chock full of memories and recognition of those who have made an extraordinary impact at Ocean County College. In each issue, we will celebrate the milestones and contributions of some of our biggest supporters. Fittingly, this special inaugural edition is dedicated to remembering Senator William T. Hiering, one of OCC’s founding fathers and a long-standing, vital supporter of higher education in New Jersey. This year, as we celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Jon H. Larson and welcome with anticipation our new president, Dr. Pamela Monaco, we stand ready to embrace the next wave of change. But change does not come as a single moment. Like Commencement, it consists of both past and present—a steady tide that carries us forward even as we honor and revere the people and moments that delivered us to this point.
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I believe the Ocean County College Foundation’s Legacy Campaign is the perfect vehicle to make a transformational gif that will help ensure the success of our future leaders. It is my hope that you, too will partner with the Ocean County College Foundation in this endeavor to reach our goal of $25 million for the students of OCC.
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- David C. Wintrode, Campaign Chair
I hope you enjoy looking back at the many things we’ve accomplished together. On behalf of the Ocean County College Foundation, thank you all for being a part of our family of supporters, whose contributions help make OCC an institution of regional and national distinction. We look forward to your continued participation as we work together to serve the students of Ocean County College for many years to come.
David G. Paulus, OCC Foundation Board Chair
LEGACY CAMPAIGN “BY THE NUMBERS” Together we have raised $2.5M in pledges toward our $25M campaign goal. Thank you for your support!
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