Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology Annual Fund

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Erick Baca Civil Engineering

From the Dean:

Once a year I receive some good news when the director of the BYU Annual Fund comes to my office and lets me know how much has been donated to our college. I’m always surprised because the amount is quite significant. You and many others who support our college are very generous!

Almost immediately, my thoughts turn to the students who will benefit from your generosity.

To me, donations to the BYU Annual Fund represent more than money. Each contribution is a gift of light. Each dollar helps another student to shine. You would enjoy seeing the faces of these students when we tell them they have qualified for a scholarship—or that their application for a mentored learning grant has been approved. Their countenances brighten. For many it is an answer to prayer. And they are always appreciative.

I, too, appreciate your ongoing support of the BYU Annual Fund. Thank you for your past gifts.

Here’s a short report to illustrate how your investment in education enabled us to let another light shine.

MEET ERICK BACA
Erick Baca is a civil engineering major from Chihuahua, Mexico. He originally planned to spend one year at BYU learning English. Little did he know that his BYU experience would provide so much more.

When Erick arrived on campus, he found that BYU offers an excellent education and decided to enroll as a full-time student.

Three years of scholarships, funded in part by donations to the college through the BYU Annual Fund, allowed Erick to stay at BYU. During his sophomore year, another light entered Erick’s life when he was baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Erick is now working toward his master’s degree with an emphasis in structural design. Down the road he wants to work with a company managing large projects.

And he’s grateful to you.

“Thanks for the scholarships that were awarded to me,” Erick wrote recently. “I am very pleased because alumni and sponsors have made this possible. I’ve learned a lot of things both in and out of school.”

Because of you and many generous people like you, I think Erick has a very bright future. Wherever he goes, his light will shine.

TO GIVE A GIFT OF LIGHT
To give your gift of light this year, please complete the reply card you received in the mail or contribute online at Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology Annual Fund. Remember that 100 percent of your gift will go where you designate.

Thank you,
Dean Alan R. Parkinson