Who does my gift impact?
Gifts from alumni and friends like you make dreams a reality. The Carthage Fund supports financial aid, undergraduate research, student organizations, athletics, and the Carthage experience. Gifts of all sizes impact Carthage students.
Victoria Hites ’17
Major: Spanish (Specialization in Linguistics)
“I studied a full year in Spain because of Professor Edward Montanaro’s dedicated support and guidance. My experience developed my Spanish speaking and broadened my horizons, giving me cultural competence. Being abroad for a year isn’t a trip or vacation — it’s real life. You have good days, bad days, and ‘normal’ days. After graduation, I plan to work in Spain as an English teacher, after which I hope to attend graduate school for a Ph.D. in linguistics. Carthage made all of this possible by supporting my study abroad temporarily until I could fulfill my financial commitments. My scholarship made my study abroad experience possible.”
Mary Weir ’17
Majors: English and Spanish
Minor: Educational Studies
“At Carthage, we’re all dedicated to pursuing excellence in every aspect of our lives. Students are challenged to expand knowledge beyond textbooks and to engage in learning within the community —be it in a class, organization, or a foreign country. I had the opportunity to spend a J-Term in rural Guatemala and a semester in Spain teaching English to underprivileged children of immigrants. These experiences, along with support from Professor Edward Montanaro, inspired my senior thesis topic, researching how Mayan women confront inequities within education, health services, and the workplace. Carthage gave me this opportunity, and I am so thankful!”
Professor Paul Martino
Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient
“Carthage is a great place to be. I come here every day, and I love what I do. I was attracted to the close-knit community at Carthage and knowing that everyone is here for the right reasons. Interestingly, one of my favorite courses to teach at Carthage is one that I don’t officially teach. I have attended the Nicaragua J-Term study tour every few years, and the transformation I get to see in students is so amazing over the two-week period. It’s not for the reasons most people would think. It’s not purely academic. It’s the transformation of the way they see the world and the way they see themselves.”
“I feel that I am doing the world good just by being here and teaching students what they can do. I love creating relationships and getting to know students and faculty personally. I try to help my students improve as academics and as citizens of the world, by teaching my classes from the perspective of the discipline — but also by teaching these students why they should care about the class as a person, and not merely as a scientist. Carthage is unique and allows us to develop students in many more ways than you can imagine.”
Chelsea Niemuth ’18
Majors: Finance and Marketing
“My involvement with Enactus, the entrepreneurship club on campus, has led to amazing opportunities. Through Enactus, we complete several projects that benefit the local Kenosha community as well as internationally. I have also had the opportunity to compete in the regional and national competitions, where we presented our entrepreneurial projects. Enactus has helped me develop my leadership skills as well as gain an entrepreneurial mindset.”
Jawaune Johnson ’19
Major: Graphic Design
Minors: Studio Art and Sociology
“The liberal arts experience has allowed me to take courses outside my major, and being at Carthage has made me more confident. One of my favorite courses was an African American Studies class I took with English professor Maria Carrig. Although it did not relate directly to my major, the class gave me an opportunity to write about what I was interested in. It also gave me the confidence to write for The Current, which I have really enjoyed doing. The professors at Carthage have helped me understand where I want to go professionally. They have given me confidence to do what I want to do in graphic design.”
“I also value the diversity at Carthage. The Carthage community is interconnected. As a person of color, I feel it is important to see other people of color on campus doing their thing. Seeing this helps me challenge myself to be the best student that I can be. Carthage makes that possible.”
