Mark Goldrich Creates Graduate Scholarship
to Support Sustainable Building

The Mark Goldrich Sustainable Building Graduate Scholarship in the Department of Construction Management is the first scholarship in the department’s history to support sustainable building. It is likely the first scholarship of its kind in the country.

Mark Goldrich earned his degree in construction management in 1969 from Arizona State University. He and his wife, Prue Kaley, reside in Fort Collins and have successful careers in real estate with The Group Inc. Kaley graduated from CSU in 1972 with a degree in child development. They have been loyal CSU supporters for over two decades.

This scholarship will be awarded to graduate students enrolled in CM’s sustainable building emphasis. Brian Dunbar, director of the CSU Institute for the Built Environment and coordinator of the sustainable building emphasis, says green initiatives reduce the impact on the Earth’s resources compared to conventional building. Sustainable practices also create a building that is healthier and more comfortable for its occupants, consequently enhancing productivity.

“I wanted to make more of an impact with this scholarship,” says Goldrich. “I am impressed by the leadership the department has taken on green initiatives. Not only will this be supporting a student, but this is an opportunity to make a global impact.”

Says Dunbar, “Our department was one of the earliest programs in the country to create a graduate program in sustainable building. Mark’s visionary scholarship will showcase our program, allowing us to continue to attract high quality graduate students who are in high demand by industry at ever-increasing rates.”

Alliance Construction Solutions Endows CM Scholarship

Clayton Schwerin, president and CEO, and employees of Alliance Construction Solutions, present a $25,000 check that will endow a scholarship for CM students. The Loveland, Colo.-based company is one of the premier general contractor and construction management firms serving the Rocky Mountain region. The endowed scholarship will support juniors or seniors in construction management who plan to work in states where Alliance has projects. This scholarship will be awarded for the first time in 2008-2009.

 

Scholarship Update

Fifty-three scholarships totaling $84,294 were awarded for the 2007-08 academic year. Below are two of the newest scholarship funds established in the department. If you would like to contribute to these or any other scholarship funds or would like to establish a new scholarship fund, please contact the Office of Development, College of Applied Human Sciences, 1501 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1501. Or call (970) 491-1938.

Turner Scholarship
An annual scholarship established by Turner Construction Company in Greenwood Village, Colo., will provide financial assistance to traditionally underrepresented students majoring in construction management. The company will award four $1,250 scholarships in the 2007-2008 academic year.

Gerald Ricke Memorial Scholarship
Craig Martin, CEO of Jacobs Engineering group, has made a ive-year pledge to endow the Gerald Ricke Memorial Scholarship established by Ricke’s family last December. Martin formerly employed Gerald “Rick” Ricke, whom he came to know on a construction project they worked on together. The scholarship honors Ricke, who worked over 50 years in the construction industry, for his contributions as an industry mentor. “Many of us who had the pleasure of working with ‘Rick’ owe our successful careers to his leadership and support,” says Martin. “He was one of the finest old school teachers who truly cared about all those who wanted to learn.”