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6Doggone
happy
Graduate Michael Leiterman, A&S '01, just couldn't resist outfitting
his Seeing Eye dog, Sandor, in academic cap and gown for UC's June commencement
ceremonies.
After all, Sandor attended all the classes his master did, helped him
serve as a residential assistant in the dorm and marched with thousands
of graduates into Shoemaker Center to hear entertainer Bill Cosby's commencement
address. (See "Always leave them thinking," page 2.)
Leiterman earned his bachelor's in biology with a 3.46 GPA and the honor
of serving as one of the marshals for McMicken College at commencement.
The determined 25-year-old from Chillicothe says he's not finished yet.
This fall he attends law school -- with Sandor at his side.
photo/Colleen Kelley
Silver
scholars
On their own, they might have had to settle for less education, less success.
But for a quarter-century, UC's
Darwin Turner Scholarship Program has made all the difference for
hundreds of academically talented students of color.
Current Turner Scholars, alumni and friends celebrated the program's 25th
anniversary last spring at Kingsgate Conference Center, sharing their
experiences and success stories. At the silver anniversary mark, more
than 500 students have been assisted by the fund that honors Turner, the
youngest person to graduate from UC. In 1947, Turner received his bachelor's
degree with honors at age 16, then went on to a distinguished career in
academia, writing more than 20 books and articles.
On average, the university devotes $600,000 per year to Turner scholarships.
