Paving the Way

GIVING NOW, GIVING FOR THE FUTURE

Dr. Elizabeth Kreiser Weisburger ’44 was a trailblazer. She was the eldest Kreiser sibling—five of whom followed in her footsteps to graduate from LVC. After earning her B.S. in chemistry, she earned a Ph.D.—rare for a woman in the 1940s. Elizabeth spent an outstanding career in public health, including service as the chief of the Laboratory of Carcinogen Metabolism for the National Cancer Institute.

She honored her LVC roots by serving as a trustee and chair of the board, and by providing significant gifts to the study of sciences. Elizabeth established eight endowed funds to support students in her lifetime. Always forward-thinking, she also funded a Charitable Trust during her life, the remainder of which now will establish the Weisburger Fund for Women in Science. A significant gift from her estate will enable generations of women studying science to follow in her footsteps.

Karyn Camilo ’09 earned a B.S in chemistry with a physics minor while nurturing her love for music by performing in the Marching, Concert, and Symphonic bands. After working full time in the energy industry, Karyn is now pursuing a master’s in analytical chemistry at Drexel University.

Karyn gives back to LVC as a member of the Thomas Rhys Vickroy Society. “The education and experiences I obtained at LVC helped me immensely in my personal life and professional career,” said Karyn. “As a student who had a scholarship while attending LVC, I feel it is important to give back to the scholarship fund so other students can experience the same opportunities that have made such a difference in my life.”

There are many ways to support LVC students of today and tomorrow. Please contact the Office of College Advancement at 1-866-LVC-1866, advancement@lvc.edu, or www.lvc.edu/give for additional information about current and future gift opportunities.