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Friends in Humanics Scholarship

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A Taste of Humanics Fundraiser

Thursday, March 28, 2024, 4:30-7 p.m.
Springfield College Museum, Judd Gymnasia

Looking to enjoy delicious foods, desserts, and wines while directly supporting Springfield College scholars? The Distinguished Springfield Professors of Humanics annual "A Taste of Humanics" fundraiser will allow you to do just that, with all proceeds from the event going directly to the Friends in Humanics Scholarship, which is completely funded by faculty and staff. Annual distributions from the Peter and Claire Polito Friends in Humanics Scholarship Endowed Fund are also added to this scholarship.

All funds raised—100 percent of dollars given—will be awarded to students nominated to receive the Friends in Humanics Scholarship in 2023-24. 

A minimum donation of $25 to the Friends in Humanics Scholarship Fund is requested. Gifts may be given in advance or made at the door.

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During his tenure as the 1998-1999 Springfield Distinguished Professor of Humanics, Dr. Peter Polito, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Physics, initiated the “Friends in Humanics Scholarship” to assist Springfield College undergraduate students with a demonstrated financial need who also have demonstrated academic scholarship, leadership on campus, care and concern for community.  These students have put Humanics into action through various activities and deeds on and off the campus.

Faculty and staff of Springfield College donate to the scholarship, and all funds raised each year are awarded directly to students that year.  Faculty and staff are encourage to nominate deserving students from any of the majors within any of the Schools at the College, including undergraduate students enrolled at any of the satellite campuses.

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This scholarship was one of several initiatives of Peter Polito, PhD, when he served as the 1998-1999 Distinguished Springfield Professor of Humanics. The scholarship is designed to assist deserving students with financial need who have also demonstrated academic scholarship, leadership on campus, care and concern for community, and who have put Humanics into action through various activities and deeds on and off campus. All of the funds for this scholarship come from personal donations from the faculty and staff of Springfield College, who give through annual events on campus and the College's Giving Day. Annual distributions from the Peter and Claire Polito Friends in Humanics Scholarship Endowment Fund are added to this scholarship.

The scholarship consists of a monetary amount applied to the tuition account of the student recipient at Springfield College, as well as a framed certificate of recognition. A call for nominations is sent in March, and students are recognized and awarded scholarships each spring during the Humanics Lecture.

Over 110 students have been assisted through this special scholarship and it’s only through the generosity of faculty and staff that this is possible. 

Together, our efforts can and will make a difference. Please join us in putting our Humanics philosophy into action by helping these scholars realize their dreams—to graduate from Springfield College and carry our Humanics philosophy into the world.

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"The Friends in Humanics Scholarship has assisted me in reaching for all of my professional dreams. The support I have received through this scholarship showcases what makes Springfield College so special, it's about people helping people." Class of 2024 Physical Education and Health Education major MJ McGillicuddy
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