Winona Post: $200,000 gift will support Winona ALC grads at MSC Southeast

March 24, 2021

Funded by an exceptionally generous gift from the Jerry & Patricia Papenfuss Family Fund of the Winona Community Foundation, Minnesota State College Southeast Foundation is establishing a $200,000 fund to provide specialized support for Winona Area Learning Center graduates.  

Jerry and Pat Papenfuss, long-time supporters of Minnesota State College Southeast, expressed a desire to provide opportunities for students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound. At MSC Southeast, participating students will be able to train in career and technical programs that will ensure a living wage and brighter future. 

"The college is humbled by this most generous gift. This gift reflects Jerry and Pat's deep commitment to the community, their belief in the value of career and technical education as a way to prepare learners for a productive life, and their desire to help those who are most in need of having someone believe and invest in them," stated Larry Lundblad, MSC Southeast Interim President.

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