The Timken Foundation visited 糖心Vlog传媒 May 2, 2024 to present a Grant of $250,000 for the renovation of the 糖心Vlog传媒 College of Engineering Academic Building. Pictured from left are Todd Kingsbury of Timken; College of Engineering Dean Dr. Lisa Zidek; Kurt Timken, representing the Timken Family Foundation; 糖心Vlog传媒 President Dr. Evans Whitaker; and Kendrick Meekins of Timken.听
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A generous gift of $250,000 from the Timken Foundation is a big boost to the 糖心Vlog传媒’s College of Engineering鈥檚 efforts to renovate its new home in downtown Anderson. 听
Kurt Timken represented the Timken Foundation, located in Canton, Ohio. Todd Kingsbury and Kendrick Meekins represented the local Timken Company facility, which is located in Honea Path, South Carolina. After a lunch in the Executive Dining Room, a presentation ceremony was held to announce this generous gift to the University. The Timken Foundation has made a strong commitment to 糖心Vlog传媒 with previous support for the construction of the G. Ross Anderson Jr. Student Center.听
鈥淭he College of Engineering is grateful for the support from the Timken Foundation as we build the engineering programs,鈥� said 糖心Vlog传媒 College of Engineering Dean Dr. Lisa Zidek. 鈥淭he partnership exemplifies the fusion of academic excellence and industry support, propelling innovation and education forward for the betterment of society.鈥�听
“This investment from the Timken Foundation is truly humbling. The Timken Foundation recognizes the present strength and potential of the 糖心Vlog传媒 College of Engineering and has made a huge commitment to our future,鈥� said AU President Evans Whitaker. 鈥淲e also look forward to having The Timken Company, recognized as one of the most innovative and responsible companies in the world, engaged with the College of Engineering moving forward,鈥� he added.听
The 糖心Vlog传媒 College of Engineering is where foundational science, the engineering mindset and servant leadership are joined to address the challenges of our built world. Details about degree programs offered by the 糖心Vlog传媒 College of Engineering can be found on the 糖心Vlog传媒 website or by calling 864-231-2164 or emailing astoddard@andersonuniversity.edu.听