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January 2008
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Former First Lady of Colorado Frances Owens Named Honorary Event Chair for Third Annual CCA Scholarship Luncheon

Frances Owens
 William Thach,
Photographer

The Community College of Aurora Foundation (CCAF) has named former First Lady of Colorado, Frances Owens, as Honorary Event Chair for its third annual CCAF Scholarship Recognition Luncheon.

Owens will speak at the luncheon on April 24 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center (4900 S. Syracuse Street, Denver, 80237)

“I value and respect the important work performed by community colleges in providing educational access to all who seek it,” said Owens. “The Community College of Aurora has quietly been changing lives for students in the eastern metro area for the past two decades. I hope everyone will join me in enabling CCA to continue to provide opportunities by supporting the 2008 Scholarship Recognition Luncheon.”

Approximately 400 people attended last year’s luncheon, which honored more than 40 donors who have funded over $160,000 in scholarships for CCA students during the prior year. Metro-area philanthropist Janet Elway served as Honorary Event Chair in 2007.

The title sponsor for this year’s luncheon for the second consecutive year is Centennial-based Brakes Plus.

Since 2000, CCA students have been awarded more than $900,000 in scholarships through the CCA Foundation. For more information, tickets or sponsorship information for this year’s luncheon, contact Diana Whye, Community College of Aurora Foundation at (303) 360-4833.

October 2007
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Community College of Aurora Scholarship Opportunities for 2 Students in the CCA Service Area

Community College of Aurora's Chair's Choice Award

The CCA Annual Scholarship Event Committee and The Community College of Aurora Foundation will once again offer THE CHAIR’S CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP at the Community College of Aurora. This scholarship will be valued at up to $2,500/semester for four semesters for a Colorado high school senior covering tuition, fees and books and/or a laptop computer.   The maximum value of the scholarship is $10,000. This scholarship is renewable on an annual basis for a maximum of four semesters so long as the recipient continues to meet all criteria of the scholarship. Initial award will begin in the Fall 2008 semester.

The Community College of Aurora Foundation Scholarship

The Community College of Aurora Foundation will once again offer THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP at the Community College of Aurora.  This scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior attending classes within the CCA service area. The scholarship will cover tuition, fees, and books up to a maximum of $1,250 per semester. This scholarship is renewable on an annual basis for a maximum of four semesters so long as the recipient continues to meet all criteria of the scholarship. Initial award will begin in the Fall 2008 semester.

April 2007
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CCAF Hosts Successful
2nd Annual Scholarship Luncheon


Janet Elway at the 2nd annual
Scholarship Recognition Luncheon

The Community College of Aurora Foundation (CCAF) Scholarship Recognition Luncheon was held April 26 at the Hyatt Regency DTC. Denver philanthropist Janet Elway was honorary chair of this year's event, which recognized CCA Foundation scholarship donors and recipients. Elway emphasized the importance of community and paying-it-forward to provide educational opportunities for people who may not otherwise have the chance to go to college.

Ed Greene, CBS4 Meteorologist, served as Master of Ceremonies. Bob LeGare, scholarship donor and CCA alumnus, and Lauren Johnson, United Way Workplace Educational Scholarship Assistance Recipient, were speakers. 

LeGare who attended CCA, shared his story about receiving a better education for a successful career at CCA than he had previously received at a 4-year institution. Johnson also shared her story, a single mother who enrolled at CCA to build a better life for herself and her sons. Johnson graduates this spring and has been accepted at the University of Colorado Health Science Center School of Pharmacology.

Over 300 people attended the luncheon including other scholarship recipients and their families, the Honorable Mayor Ed Tauer, Aurora City Council Members, Aurora business and community leaders, representatives from Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek Schools, and CCA faculty and staff. The annual event is the Foundation's largest fundraising event for CCA student scholarships.



Justin Lewis was awarded the
 Chair's Choice Award

Foundation Scholarship winner Kimber Avra middle right with $2,500 award winners Samatha Banach on her left and Dider Ndekezi to the far right.

April 2007
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Private Reception for
2nd Annual Scholarship Luncheon


Larry and Jean Pisciotta

 About 50 people joined the Community College of Aurora (CCA) Foundation at a reception honoring Janet Elway on April 5 for her service as Honorary Chair for the foundation’s upcoming Scholarship Recognition Luncheon. Larry Pisciotta, founder and president of Brakes Plus, and his wife, Jean Pisciotta, hosted the evening reception at their Cherry Hills Village home. Centennial-based Brakes Plus is the presenting sponsor for the April 26 luncheon at the Hyatt Regency DTC.
Maestas and Elway (Right)

Elway, a metro-area philanthropist who will speak at the luncheon, agreed to serve as Honorary Chair because of her role as a parent and appreciation for the “importance of education in providing access to the American dream.”

CCA Foundation scholarship recipient Heather Maestas, a single mother with two daughters, shared her story at the reception.
 

“I’m so proud to be setting an example for my daughters, and they’re excited that mommy gets to go to school, too.”
-Heather Maestas
Maestas briefly attended CCA before separating from her husband. She returned to CCA several years later and is moving swiftly toward finishing an associate’s degree, with aspirations of earning more advanced degrees. She appreciates the flexible schedule at CCA that allows her to remain closely involved with her daughters’ lives. She will join other CCA scholarship recipients who will be honored at the April 26th luncheon for their personal accomplishments with regard to education, as well as the donors who made the scholarships possible.
 

January 2007
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CCA Foundation’s Advancing our Community Together Fundraising Celebration


Diane Garcia (2'nd from right)
 More than 125 political and community leaders, CCA Foundation board members, faculty, staff and students gathered Friday January 19 to celebrate the successful completion of the Foundation’s Advancing our Community… Together (ACT) fundraising campaign, which raised $2.5 million.  The campaign focused on funding for scholarships, healthcare education, science and technology and facilities for the future.  
 

Dr. Linda and Roger Bowman
Highlighting the donor appreciation event was the announcement of CCAF board member Diane Garcia’s $500,000 legacy donation to the Foundation, Dr. Linda and Roger Bowman’s $50,000 endowment for an Annual Faculty Recognition Award, and two new scholarships acknowledging the academic achievement of high school seniors from the CCA service area.

 


 

November 2006
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Community College of Aurora Scholarship Opportunities for 2 Students in the CCA Service Area  

Community College of Aurora's Chair's Choice Award

The CCA Annual Scholarship Event Committee and The Community College of Aurora Foundation hereby establish THE CHAIR’S CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP at the Community College of Aurora. This scholarship will be valued at $2,500/semester for four semesters and will be awarded to a high school senior attending classes within the CCA service area. Scholarships will cover tuition, fees and books and/or a laptop computer. Maximum value of the scholarship is $10,000. The scholarship is renewable on an annual basis so long as the recipient continues to meet all criteria of the scholarship. The initial award will begin in the Fall 2007 semester. 

 

The Community College of Aurora Foundation Scholarship

The Community College of Aurora Foundation hereby establishes THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP at the Community College of Aurora.  This scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior attending classes within the CCA services area. Scholarship will cover tuition up to $1,250 per semester for 4 semesters. This scholarship is renewable on an annual basis for a maximum of four semesters so long as the recipient continues to meet all criteria of the scholarship. The initial award will begin in the Fall 2007 semester.