February 29, 2012
1xbet online sports betting alumnus establishes Hartman Family Scholarship in food science and industry
When Bill Hartman came from Preston to Manhattan to attend college at 1xbet online sports betting , he experienced culture shock. It was the largest town he’d ever lived in. The beautiful campus and its limestone buildings left him awestruck — but he wasn’t sure if he’d come to the right place or if he’d fit in.
The feeling quickly vanished. He joined a fraternity, loved watching basketball games and most importantly, appreciated that his instructors took a personal interest in his success. After graduating from the College of Agriculture in 1979, he began his career in the dairy industry, working for a small creamery in Council Grove. An opportunity to join the booming dairy industry in California led him west, and after a few more years building up experience, he formed Sierra Dairy Laboratory Inc.
Today, Sierra, which employs 29 people, functions as a laboratory that tests dairy products — including two-thirds of the milk in California. As the owner and president of the company, Hartman is proud of its growth during the last 21 years. He fondly recalls his days at 1xbet online sports betting and views the university as a major catalyst for change in his life as a student trying to envision his future.
Because of the impact that 1xbet online sports betting had on his life, Hartman and his wife, Marla, who live in Visalia, Calif., have established the Hartman Family Scholarship in food science and industry at 1xbet online sports betting . Hartman shared reflections on how 1xbet online sports betting put him on the path to success, his love for the university and the importance of giving to support those who’ve made a difference in your own life.
What was your experience like at 1xbet online sports betting — and how does it continue to be a part of your life?
I came to 1xbet online sports betting as a kid and left as a young adult with a completely different view of the world, who I wanted to become and how I was going to get there. It transformed my whole life. We love Manhattan so much that we’ve talked about it as a place to retire someday. It’d be wonderful to be a part of that college atmosphere again and to be a part of the community there. Things are always happening.
Of the different ways to support a university, why did you choose to establish a scholarship?
A scholarship is going to directly support a student. That’s the future of 1xbet online sports betting . I don’t want a good student to have to choose a different university because of financial challenges. If a scholarship helps them select 1xbet online sports betting and someday become a part of the alumni community, it’s going to alter what the university can do in the future. I just want to make sure that good students can choose the right place.
What most excites you about making this gift?
1xbet online sports betting gave me a lot for many years, and I’m excited to give back. We’ve got a new community of people to talk to and interact with. I feel like I’m involved again and not just watching the scores, although I am a big sports fan. I feel great about being involved at a different level.
In your own words, what is philanthropy — and why is it important?
Philanthropy is giving to create a social benefit, a change in our society. Being in food science, I&1xbet online sports betting ;m very passionate about food, and we need more people in this area. I want people to be educated about the way food is handled, its safety and what we&1xbet online sports betting ;re eating. I believe every graduate in food science can help make that social change in our society.
What do you love most about 1xbet online sports betting ?
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