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Kathwari family continues its community-building tradition by funding Graduate Fellowship Program at WestConn
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“DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University(WestConn) is honored to announce the establishment of a new graduate fellowship program, thanks to the continued generosity of Mr. M. Farooq Kathwari, Chairman, President, and CEO of Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. This initiative reflects Mr. Kathwari’s enduring commitment to the university and support of its mission to contribute toward building strong community in Danbury and the larger Western Connecticut region.”
“My experience as a student at Western Connecticut State University has meant a lot to me. As a first generation college student and scholarship recipient, I was happy to participate in the Educational Achievement & Access program during my freshman year and learn of the many academic and support resources available at WCSU. Now, as a senior in the Health Promotion Studies Program, I am equally grateful for the educational guidance and academic support my HPX professors have continuously provided to me. Recently, this included their support of the school-wide health program I developed and implemented with positive results. This experience gave me the ability to further grow and develop as both a student and leader. Over the past four years I have also been an active member of the Western Connecticut State University community, including both playing on the football team and working as a student employee on campus. I know that my involvement in campus life and and my amazing academic experiences have given me the ability to significantly expand my horizons and will continue to lead me toward a successful career in my chosen field of study. I also know that your donation of any size will help my university to pave the way for WestConn students to reach their full potential to better the world.”
“As it gets closer to the Spring semester of my junior year I know more than ever that I made the right decision to attend Western! My name is Angie Tovar and I am an elementary education major who is also involved in the Honors Program, Pre-Collegiate, Access Programs and the Education Club. My whole life I pictured becoming a teacher and there is no better place to do it than at WestConn. However, this would not be possible without the help of scholarships. As a first-generation college student, my parents did not have the knowledge or resources to help with my education. Through help from staff in the Pre-Collegiate, Access programs, and many other wonderful employees at Western, I was able to receive financial assistance that helped me with my educational expenses. I am three semesters and feeling confident to enter into the rewarding profession of teaching. This would not be possible without donors like you, so please continue helping students like me achieve our dreams.”
“As I approach the last semester of my academic career at Western Connecticut State University, I am grateful for the opportunities that I have found. I have been able to work toward completing a bachelor of science degree in meteorology, and a minor in Mathematics in only three years while being a captain of the varsity softball team and holding leadership positions in two other student organizations. I have helped pioneer a research program with the WCSU Weather Center after returning from a busy summer term working as a researcher at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma and interning at WTNH News 8 in New Haven, Connecticut for four weeks. After graduating from WCSU in May 2019, I aspire to attend graduate school and earn an advanced degree in tropical meteorology. I would like to thank my wonderful family and all of the generous benefactors who have made it possible for me to study at Western Connecticut State University. All gifts made to the WCSU Foundation, no matter the size, enable students to reach their full potential.”
“I use the skills I was taught at WCSU in my job at Synchrony now,” Hamoy said. “This position requires a technology and business mix. I made the design decision and guided the team to build the product, but we have to market it internally. What I build must be scalable and have a path and a business value that I can demonstrate.” The product delivered supports this, and supports most, if not all, Synchrony clients including common online payment platforms. Recently promoted to Technology Partnership Leader, Hamoy’s focus has shifted to engaging with other FinTechs in the industry. His upgrade in employment also resulted in an increase in Hamoy’s contributions to the WCSU Foundation. “I was able to donate more once I got my new job. It was easier for me to afford,” he said. “So many people are in a very good position to be supportive of future students, and I hope they do so.”
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