Featured Supporter: Ronald Ballecer

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“Me giving of my time…and my monetary support is important because I want people to have the same opportunities that I had.” ~ Ronald Ballecer

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Featured Supporter: Carla Millar

Carla Millar stands in front of a tree and a house in a white and black pattered sweater and a red string with a jingle bell around her neck.

For 30 years, Carla Millar was a constant presence in the College of Arts and Humanities dean’s office at Fresno State, where one of her duties was coordinating the London semester and the London winter intersession program. Now retired, she continues supporting students.

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Featured Supporter: Dr. Shirley Bruegman

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Shirley Bruegman’s journey began in the heartland of Nebraska, where vast fields stretched across low rolling hills. Her humble beginnings on a farm would lay the foundation for a remarkable story of dedication to education, passion for the arts, and a commitment to making a difference. 

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Featured Supporter: Randy Ataíde

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Proud of his heritage, Randy Ataíde created the first scholarship fund through the Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI). 

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Featured Supporter: Lilia Gonzales-Chávez

“I believe we are called to make this world better than when we found it. If we support students to be the best that they can be, they will go forward in whatever way they identify, to make our world better.”

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Featured Supporter: Jane Bedrosian

Jane Bedrosian in a pink top and standing in front of a lawn with fall leave trees in the background.

Jane says being involved in the community is not about her. It’s about doing what she can to better the lives of others and helping them find their inspiration for life.

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Featured Supporter: Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation

The Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation (FAFF) announced the creation of two new scholarships to be awarded to graphic design students in the Department of Art, Design and Art History and students in the Media, Communications, and Journalism (MCJ) departments. 

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