University Club Scholarship Fundraising

Together, We Can Meet Our Goal and Change Lives 

By Monica Hayes, Finance Chair

Dear Club Members, 

Our scholarship program continues to grow thanks to the generosity of our members! This year’s goal is $17,000 and 30% member participation. So far, we’ve raised $4,674.46, with 27.5% of members donating—that’s 89 contributors, representing 41.78% participation! Your support makes a tangible difference in the lives of University of Iowa students who exemplify academic excellence and community spirit. 

Recently, we hosted our inaugural Scholarship Recognition Program, a heartwarming event that celebrated both current and past recipients. This year’s honorees, Jade Knerr and Carsyn Zehr, were presented with distinctive keepsake pens—handcrafted from wood sourced from the University of Iowa’s campus tree inventory, specifically a tree near Kinnick Stadium that sustained storm damage. The pens served as a meaningful symbol of growth, resilience, and connection to campus roots. 

We were also honored to welcome Dr. Katherine Briggie, our 2011–2012 scholarship recipient, who shared her journey from student to staff physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, where she now also serves as Assistant Director for the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship. Dr. Briggie expressed how re-ceiving the scholarship helped set her on a successful path toward becoming an ER doctor and offered words of inspiration to our current scholars. 

As we look ahead, we invite all members to help us reach our goal. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps change a student’s future. Together, we’re building a legacy of opportunity and excellence.