Category Archives: Accomplishments
Mended Hearts Sees Impact Firsthand
February 1, 2012 (Aiken, SC) Mended Hearts of Aiken County toured Aiken Technical College’s health sciences facilities to see firsthand how their donations are making a difference. “I enjoy seeing the students,” Mended Hearts Vice President Steve Czaikowski said after the tour. “It gives me confidence in the community and it’s nice to know we ...read more
ATC Receives $50,000 Contribution from SRNS
(Aiken, SC) Aiken Technical College has received a $50,000 contribution from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS) in support of the College’s welding program. The gift supplements a contribution this past summer of $400,000 in welding computer software from SRNS and one of its parent companies, Newport News Nuclear, Inc. Welding technology is critical to ...read more
Annual Benefactor/Recipient Scholarship Breaskfast
The Aiken Technical College Foundation held its 12th Annual Benefactor/Recipient Scholarship Breakfast on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. The breakfast was held in the gym with 95 benefactors and recipients in attendance. This is a terrific opportunity for our generous scholarship benefactors to meet their scholarship recipients. Many stories are shared among the attendees. ...read more
AAUW Contributes $8,000 to Scholarships
The American Association of University Women recently donated $8,000 to the ATC Foundation Scholarship Program. These funds will support female students enrolled at Aiken Technical College during the 2012-2013 academic year. Sixteen, $500 scholarships will be awarded to female students who are enrolled full-time and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Katie Hallman Retiring
Katie Hallman, administrative specialist II, is retiring after 11 years of service in the Office of Resource Development and the ATC Foundation. Katie has been involved in many activities and always greets everyone with a smile. We all wish Katie well and Happy Retirement! We will miss you!
Board Appreciation
Mary Commons, director of the ATC Foundation and Andrew Siders, chairman of the ATC Foundation honored Cash Canada for this participation as member of the Aiken Technical College Board of Trustees for the past six years. Cash also served as Chairman of the ATC Foundation .
Mended Hearts of Aiken Donate to ATC Foundation
The Mended Hearts of Aiken recently donated $3,000 to purchase cardiac related equipment for the nursing program. Over the past four years this organization has generously contributed over $27,408 to the nursing cardiac care lab. Pictured are members of the Mended Heats with nursing instructor Donna Fortenberry; ATC Foundation ...read more
Two New Book Scholarships for 2012-2013
Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice and Correctional Counseling programs at Aiken Technical College will have two new book scholarships to be eligible for during the 2012-2013 academic year. Dr. Wayne Davis, program coordinator, criminal justice program, has written two books with the royalties from both books going towards book scholarships. One book scholarship will be ...read more
ATC receives $10K from Bridgestone Americas
(Aiken, SC) Aiken Technical College has received a $10,000 contribution from Bridgestone Americas to support its workforce development efforts. The contribution was given in conjunction with the announcement of Bridgestone’s new off-road radial tire facility in Aiken County, as well as the expansion of its current plant. “Aiken Technical College is honored to be ...read more
5th Annual Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
The Aiken Technical College Foundation’s 5th Annual “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” Gala was a tremendous success! Guest arrived to walk the red carpet as paparazzi snapped their photo. Guests participated in a 64 items silent auction, dinner, drinks and the evenings surprise entertainer was singer, song writer, Livingston Taylor. The event sold out and raised ...read more
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