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Ryan Salem
  • political science and economics
  • Class of 2015
  • Lebanon, Pa.

Ryan Salem Serves on Lebanon Valley College Senior Class Gift Drive Committee

2014 Nov 14

Lebanon Valley College senior Ryan Salem of Lebanon, Pa., is serving as a member of the Senior Class Gift Drive Committee. Salem, a graduate of Lebanon High School, is pursuing a bachelor of arts in political science and economics at The Valley.

Salem and other members of the Class of 2015 Gift Drive Committee recently announced their goals for the Senior Class Gift Drive. In celebration of their graduation year, committee members hope to raise $2,015 for Lebanon Valley College through multiple giving opportunities during the 2014-15 academic year. Generous gifts from Woodrow "Skip" Dellinger '62 will aid these fundraising efforts to not only meet, but exceed this goal.

The Class of 2015 Gift Drive gives LVC seniors the opportunity to support the College community. Seniors are able to designate where their donations go based upon where their passions lie. Areas of designation include The Valley Fund, scholarships and financial aid, academic departments, athletics, cultural activities, High-impact Experience Fund for Students, and the President's Innovation Fund for Faculty.

In addition to raising $2,015 for LVC, the committee also hopes to have 110 students participate in the Gift Drive. When the class meets benchmarks toward this participation goal, Dellinger will provide additional support. He has agreed to donate $1,000 after 55 seniors have donated and another $1,000 when the participation goal is met.

To kick off the Gift Drive, the committee hosted a social for seniors on Oct. 23. Thirty-seven seniors donated to the Gift Drive at this event, leaving the class only 18 donations away from meeting its first benchmark.

"We are very excited for the opportunity to work with Mr. Dellinger," said Jill Daugherty '15, senior class president. "His generosity ensures that our wonderful experiences at The Valley will be possible for future LVC students. He's helping us to leave behind something great, and we are very thankful for his support."