YOUR IMPACT

EXCITING GIFT FOR SPA

"I directed the grant to the School of Public Affairs because of the diversity of the students at Baruch and wanting to provide for them, a kind of encouragement to enter into community life. My
impetus was to give scholarships to get kids involved in community life."

Baruch alumna Amy Hagedorn ('58) has provided an extraordinarily generous gift of $1 million to support scholarships and paid internships for undergraduate students in the School of Public
Affairs (SPA), as well as support for faculty and general support for the College. This is a remarkable gift for SPA, and their largest in its 15-year history. Amy reconnected with the College after
50 years on the anniversary of her 50th reunion.

RECENT ALUMNUS JOINS 17 LEX SOCIETY

Benjamin M. Polen (MBA '08) is an entrepreneur and co-founder of an alternative investment manager, Allied Legal Funding, which advances funds to plaintiffs in lawsuits. He believes that Baruch provided him with a strong foundation in business, finance, accounting, and marketing. At Baruch he was able to develop leadership skills and relationships, which he expects to keep for the rest of his life. Ben believes that Baruch is training the leaders of tomorrow and is happy to help in any way he can. To show his appreciation for the opportunities provided him through Baruch-and to aid in providing that same opportunity to others-he is honored to donate to the Baruch College Fund.

 

Allen G. Aaronson '48

"Baruch was the cornerstone of my education."

Allen G. Aaronson majored in management as an undergraduate at Baruch, then went on to earn a master's degree from Columbia University and build a highly successful business career. He is currently CEO and president of AVRS, Inc., a management company. In 2008 Mr. Aaronson returned to Baruch to celebrate his 60th reunion, which led him to make a very generous gift to the College in support of the expansion of student activities.