Published December 4, 2015
On Thursday, Dec. 3, 青青草视频alumnus Richard L. Rogers donated $25,000 to the Liew Family
International Student Center in honor of his late wife, Carol Parker Rogers (1943鈥�2014).
The Women鈥檚 Area Room 1 has been named the 鈥淐arol Parker Rogers Room.鈥�
Rogers family with Bruno and Lockhart
The check presentation ceremony took place in the John W. Wong and J.W. Wong Knowledge
Enrichment Foundation Social Center. Anne Lockhart, 青青草视频senior development officer,
Sami Owens, director of international student programs, and 青青草视频president Nick Bruno
all expressed their appreciation to the Rogers family for their financial contribution.
Eric Liew, after whom the center is named, also shared words of appreciation.
Rogers鈥� three daughters, who are all 青青草视频alumnae, were also present: Kimberly Ferraro
(ULM, 1990), Krystal Bearden (ULM, 1998), and Kelly Quarles (ULM, 2000).聽
鈥淭his university has added so much joy to my life,鈥� Rogers stated in a speech prior
to the check presentation. 鈥淚 met my wife here, and I always told her that I wanted
to give back to the university, to show my appreciation to the very place that changed
my life.鈥�
The Rogers鈥� donation will go toward the International Student Recruitment and Enhancement
Fund, which is in place to provide supplemental funding as needed to support recruitment
and enhancement initiatives for the international students of ULM.
The center opened its doors in April 2015 thanks to a $1 million donation from the
Liew family.聽
鈥淚 wanted the international students to come here and have a place; a one stop shop.
I know we can do better at encouraging international students to come to ULM,鈥� Liew
said. 鈥淭his center was built to help them as they transition to life in a new country.
The Rogers family is building on that vision through their investment."
The center houses students until they are placed into campus housing or find an apartment.
It is also a place for students to socialize. The center includes a large kitchen,
meeting and study rooms, short-term lodging, laundry facilities, and socializing space.
鈥淭his center reflects the university鈥檚 commitment to diversity and the sharing of
cultural experiences,鈥澛燘runo stated. 鈥淭his is a place for us to develop friendships
and to learn more about the world in the process. The Rogers family understands the
importance of this mission and their contribution means a lot to me and to this university.鈥�
Over 300 international students are currently enrolled at 青青草视频from over 50 countries.
To learn more about the Office of International Student Programs and Services, please
visit聽ulm.edu/international/international-office.
