Forever SIU
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Since 2002, Jeanne Marcis has served as senior multimedia solutions consultant at Clipper Magazine in Lake County, Illinois. Jeanne Marcis holds a bachelor of science in journalism and communications from Southern Illinois University (SIU), which is in the midst of its Forever SIU: The Campaign for Students.
The SIU Foundation began the three-year Forever SIU: Campaign for Students on January 1, 2017 with the goal to raise $75 million for student scholarships and other support. Thus far, the campaign has raised $33 million toward this goal. Ultimately, the foundation aims to raise $48 million for scholarships, which are critical for helping students stay in school through graduation.
The SIU Foundation plans to use the remaining funds to expand internships and career development opportunities, improve facilities and resources such as laboratories and library materials, and increase student and faculty engagement with the community through cultural events and outreach to high school students. The campaign will end in 2019, the year that SIU celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Jeanne Marcis 