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Oct 26, 2020
Episode Summary
Christy Trout Van Tatenhove, McConnell Scholar ’99, joins McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary L. Gregg II to discuss her recent $250,000 gift to the McConnell Center. Named in honor of her grandmother Eva Trout, Christy’s gift includes a scholarship for first-generation students and support for Civic Education programming. Christy reflects on her definition of success and the importance of giving back.
Links Mentioned
- Read more about Christy’s gift: https://www.uoflnews.com/magazine/the-gift-of-opportunity/
- Learn about the McConnell Center’s Civic Education Program: https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs/civiced
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