For release: March 5, 2013
Editorial contact: Andrew Oppmann, 615-339-8851 (cell) or
Andrew.Oppmann@mtsu.edu
Student’s mother met McPhee
as he was helping her son move into Corlew Hall during ‘We-Haul’
MURFREESBORO — When MTSU freshman Jonathan Lusk
moved into Corlew Hall last fall, he and his mother were surprised to learn
that the guy helping lug the boxes was President Sidney A. McPhee.
The Lusk family
later surprised McPhee with a $100,000 donation, which they asked be split
between scholarships and a computer science laboratory renovation. They
presented the check to the president during a recent visit to campus.
"My wife
and I want to support my grandson and make sure he gets a quality
education," said Jonathan's grandfather, William C. Lusk, retired senior
executive vice president & CFO for Shaw Industries Inc., a Fortune 500
company, based in Dalton, Ga., that is one of the world's largest manufacturers
of carpet and floor coverings.
It
was Jonathan's mother, Ju-Hsin, who recognized McPhee
during “We-Haul,” a three-day event where volunteers from across campus
pitch in to help about 3,000 students move into the university’s 14 traditional
residence halls, two apartment complexes and two houses on Greek Row.
"I was
very impressed," said Ju-Hsin Lusk, managing director of corporate
training, workforce development and continuing education for Chattanooga State
Community College.
As for
Jonathan, he said while he appreciated the kindness, he had no idea who McPhee was
on that day.
"The first
time I met him was when we were moving into the dorm and he shook my
hand," Jonathan said. "My mom pointed out to me that it was the president."
McPhee, who
makes a point to help out during We-Haul each year, said the Lusk family's gift
to the College of Basic and Applied Sciences was deeply appreciated.
"The
contribution by the Lusk family will be put to very good use and will help many
students," McPhee said. "We are delighted that the Lusk family
honored our university with this generous gift."
Jonathan is
studying computer science and hopes to take advantage of the improvements that
his grandfather's gift will make possible. He has been impressed with campus.
"Good
teachers, great students," he said.
About MTSU
Founded in 1911 as
one of three state normal schools for teacher training, MTSU is now the oldest
and largest public university in Middle Tennessee. With an enrollment of more
than 25,000 students, MTSU is the largest undergraduate university in
Tennessee.
MTSU remains committed
to providing individualized service in an exciting and nurturing atmosphere
where student success is the top priority. With a wide variety of nationally
recognized academic degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral
levels, MTSU takes pride in educating the best and the brightest students from
Tennessee and around the world.
MTSU is committed to developing a community devoted to learning, growth, and
service. We hold these values dear, and there’s a simple phrase that conveys
them: “I am True Blue.” Learn more at www.mtsu.edu/trueblue.
For MTSU news anytime, visit www.MTSUNews.com.
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MTSU News and Media
Relations can set up interviews upon request with the Lusk Family. Please
contact Jimmy Hart for assistance at 615-898-2919 or Jimmy.Hart@mtsu.edu
A printable campus
map is available at http://tinyurl.com/MTParkingMap12-13.
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