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| Vol. 19, No. 5 | Sept. 30, 1999 |
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| Vol. 19, No. 5 | Sept. 30, 1999 |
While preparing to graduate last May, 20 students enrolled in the College of Business and Economics' Fortune 2000 program demonstrated their thanks in a most concrete way: They presented a special $6,000 gift of appreciation to the Fortune 2000 scholarship fund.
Fortune 2000 director Terry Whittaker called it the first large contribution from minority students to a University minority program, saying that through "their contributions and academic achievements, each senior has distinguished himself or herself as a leader."
The gift was presented to interim dean Kenneth Biederman and Whittaker at the program's annual Student Recognition Banquet, with more than 300 persons in attendance. With the theme "Developing Business Leaders for the New Millennium," the banquet honored graduating seniors, outstanding undergraduates, members of the steering committee and corporate sponsors.
Following a talk by Norman Hatter, who chairs the Fortune 2000 program steering committee and serves on the college's board of directors, a video featuring current and former students in classrooms, internships, tours and other related activities, was shown.
James Deas, Nicole Jetter and Karen Perez, representing the seniors, thanked the college for the academic and scholarship support and professional development opportunities offered through Fortune 2000. Deas said that because of these experiences, the class members wanted to give something back to the college and Fortune 2000.
Established in 1992, Fortune 2000 is a comprehensive academic and career-related support program, which includes the Summer Academy for incoming freshman business, accounting or economics majors and an academic and professional development program for undergraduates.
The program has increased the number of minority students in the college and has assisted participants in obtaining internships and employment.
