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Dec 11, 2023
Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Lake Superior State University and Soo Co-op Credit Union announce the establishment of an endowment to benefit LSSU Career and Academic Services renaming the center the Soo Co-op Credit Union Career Services Resource Center. The endowment was created to assist LSSU students by supporting career and academic services at Lake Superior State University.
“We are grateful to Soo Co-op Credit Union for their generous donation, which enables us to further elevate the quality and scope of services offered by our Career Services Resource Center,” said Dr. Lynn Gillette, LSSU Interim President. “This endowment will not only impact the current student body but will leave a lasting legacy, shaping the future careers of LSSU graduates for years to come.”
The Soo Co-op Credit Union’s $30,000 gift to LSSU will directly establish the endowment, with $5,000 of that becoming immediately available to support students at LSSU. The Soo Co-op Credit Union Career Services Resource Center Endowment will play a pivotal role in fostering student success by funding key initiatives, including the university’s annual Career Fair, career-building and academic success workshops, and outreach programming in the Shouldice Library related to career and academic services. Additionally, the endowment will provide essential support to “Seamore’s Closet,” a unique resource offering LSSU students access to professional business attire at no cost, coupled with invaluable advice on dressing for success.
“We consider LSSU students as valuable members of our community and our future,” said Lynda Ellis, President and CEO of Soo Co-op Credit Union. “Our aim is to contribute to the success of all LSSU students by providing support to their career and academic services. This aligns with SCCU’s mission.”
“This generous endowment will support events such as the Career Fair, Library Outreach and Skill Development programming,” commented Marc Boucher, Director of Library & Academic Services. “This partnership will also provide opportunities for employment and career search education.”
To learn more about the Soo Co-op Credit Union Career Services Resource Center Endowment contact Andrew Rubinstein in the LSSU Advancement Office at 906-635-6219 or arubinstein@lssu.edu. For more information on establishing an endowment or supporting an existing fund at Lake Superior State University, contact the LSSU Advancement Office at 906-635-2665 or foundation@lssu.edu. Those who wish to make a gift may also visit advancement.lssu.edu/give-today.