November 2017 Dear RAPS member, In the years ahead many of us will require assistance from professionals with educational backgrounds in gerontology and social work. But educations in these specialties come at a high cost. Tuition, books, and room and board grow more expensive every year. That’s why we work so diligently to provide a scholarship each year to a student who is passionate about a career related to gerontology, a career serving our future needs. RAPS scholarship recipients are planning to work in many fields ranging from health to housing; their work improves the lives of all of us as well as the lives of other older people. The first RAPS Scholarship was awarded in 2011-12. This year Keborah Andren, a student in the Master of Social Work program, is our seventh scholarship recipient. Her career goals are to work in the areas of hospice and bereavement, and she is currently working with Providence Hospice Program for her MSW internship. In her letter of acceptance of the scholarship, Keborah wrote, “As a student facing financial barriers, the scholarship makes a huge difference in being able to access and pursue my degree." More than ever we need your help to continue awarding scholarships and to assist deserving students like Keborah. Please help support the RAPS scholarship with a generous donation at this joyful time of year. Thank you! Dawn White, RAPS Co-President Douglas Swanson, RAPS Co-President RAPS Scholarship Donation Form: Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________________________State _______________________________ Zip _____________________ Phone ___________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________ Donation Amount $1,000______ $500______ $250______ $100______ Other $_______ Donation made in memory of _____________________________________________________________________________________ Donation made to honor ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Make checks payable to the PSU Foundation and noted for RAPS Scholarship Please mail to Retired Association of Portland State—RAPS/Portland State University/ PO Box 751/Portland OR 97207-0751. To use a credit card, go to https://www.pdx.edu/raps/scholarship-fund 4
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