Kennesaw State University presents awards to two Foundation trustees
KENNESAW‚ Ga. (Oct. 26‚ 2006) — Two Kennesaw State University Foundation trustees were honored with…
Georgia (Oct 26, 2006) — Kennesaw State University presents awards to two Foundation trustees
Frances Weyand
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Contact: Frances Weyand‚ Director of University Relations‚ 770−423−6203 or fweyand@kennesaw.edu
KENNESAW‚ Ga. (Oct. 26‚ 2006) — Two Kennesaw State University Foundation trustees
were honored with awards at President Daniel S. Papp’s Board of Trustees Inauguration
Dinner Monday at the Marietta Country Club.
The Erwin Zaban Prize for Entrepreneurial Spirit was presented to Chester A. Austin‚
retired executive and co−founder of Tip Top Poultry‚ who has been a trustee since
2005. The Clarice Bagwell Medal for Distinguished Service was bestowed upon Mark R.
Kirk‚ president of TND Builders Inc.‚ who began his service as a trustee in 1980.
“Both individuals are well deserving of the recognition of these awards‚” said Foundation
Board of Trustees Chair Thomas M. Holder. “Chet has been an avid supporter of Kennesaw
for years. He is an asset to the board‚ and he has generously supported us with his
talents‚ finances and time. Mark is also a key champion for KSU. His contributions
to the university are inestimable. It is long overdue for him to receive the Clarice
Bagwell Medal. He is always there for Kennesaw‚ always ready and always available
to help.”
The Erwin Zaban Prize‚ first awarded in 1991‚ is given annually to an individual or
corporation exemplifying exceptional entrepreneurial capabilities‚ values and accomplishments.
Recipients must demonstrate a strong respect for education‚ as well as the free enterprise
system‚ through their active participation and support in advancing educational practices.
Last year’s recipient was WellStar Health System.
The Clarice Bagwell Medal for Distinguished Service‚ first awarded in 1991‚ also recognizes
an individual’s selfless‚ long−term commitment to advancing the educational opportunities
for students at Kennesaw State. The award provides an opportunity for the university
to salute board members who have left an indelible mark on KSU‚ the Foundation and
the community. Last year’s winner was Ronald H. Francis‚ vice chair of the Bank of
North Georgia and trustee since 1985.
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Kennesaw State University is a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing
student population approaching 20‚000 from 132 countries. The third−largest university
in Georgia‚ Kennesaw State offers more than 60 graduate and undergraduate degrees‚
including a brand new doctorate in education.
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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its approximately 38,000 students. With 13 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status, and one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
