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Mark Dempsey, AEP/West Virginia President and David M. Langford, AEP Community Services Manager, delivered the financial gift to BSC President Dr. Robert Moore, and the College's Director of Institutional Development & Advancement Dr. Felica Blanks during a brief ceremony in Conley Hall.
"We, at AEP, are pleased to enlarge our support for scholarship assistance at Bluefield State College," noted Dempsey. "We recognize the direct link between educational opportunities and economic development, and we are confident this gift can assist students to receive career- focused training and instruction at BSC."
Langford, a BSC graduate, added, "AEP and Bluefield State College have enjoyed a long- standing relationship. The College continues to do an excellent job in preparing students to excel in the workforce."
Dr. Blanks observed, "The continuing support of American Electric Power Company is extremely timely and much appreciated. Many students at BSC depend upon scholarship assistance to enable them to pursue their educational goals. This gift will make an invaluable difference in the lives of deserving students."
Reflecting upon the continuing collaborative relationship between the College and AEP, Dr. Moore added, "Through the years, American Electric Power has helped BSC on a variety of fronts. With the donation of equipment that enhances the College's ability to communicate and through scholarship gifts, AEP is an outstanding corporate partner and we are grateful for their support."
May 1, 2002
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