Photo by Daniel Dubois Senior James Seawel talks to a Harding graduate on the phone as part of his job as a university telemarketer. Students made calls all over the country at night in an effort to raise money for Harding's scholarship funds. Student telemarketing grew on Harding's campus this year as many students chose to work as a telemarketer to help raise money for Harding's scholarship fund. "The students call at assigned times, have a friendly conversation with the person and explain the scholarship program and goals," manager Leah Atkinson said. Students only called those who have been associated with Harding in some way. "We only target those who are positively involved with Harding," senior and co-manager Laura Atkinson said. There were 35 students who called to raise scholarship funds for Harding. Fifteen students called several nights a week, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The students raised hundreds of dollars with this method. "I enjoy working here because you get to talk to alumni, whom you've never met before, and have a great conversation with them," sophomore Korey Keith said. "Sometimes I might call somefund one at a bad time, and they don't have the time to talk to me," Keith said. "It's no big deal; we just thank them for supporting Harding and move on." This program is young, but it has been very successful, Laura said. It has gained a lot of support for Harding by using the students to communicate with the possible contributors. "If contributors talk to the student personally, then they have reassurance as to where their money is going," Laura said. Along with the contributors, the students felt good about this program. There were only night shifts, and the workdays were constant. The students worked at a personal desk in a room that was decorated to give a telethon atmosphere. This year, the Kresge Foundation generously matched every dollar raised to put toward the new wellness center. Through this method, Christians from all over the country had the opportunity to give back to Harding. -Heather Gray Who's Who. Jared McCormick- Bayard, Neb. Youth and Family Ministry. Alpha Chi Malachi. Jill McCormick-Lindale, Texas. General Science/Chemistry. Chi Omega Pi. Justin McCreary-Wheeling, W.Va. Bible. Club Beau (GATA). Scribblers. Alpha Chi Malachi. Alpha Tau Epsilon. Krista McCrory-Kalona, Iowa. Interior Merchandising. Kappa Omicron u. American Society of Interior Design. AAFCS. Dean's List. Student Impact. Delta Gamma Rho. Jill McDonald-Knoxville, Tenn. Exercise Science. Theatron. HUF. Dean's List. Youth Corps. Shantih. Penny McGlawn- Detroit, Mid1. Middle Level Math/Science Education. Kappa Delta Pi. Dean's List. SALT. Campaigns. Omega Lambda Chi. Martha Lynn Mclnteer- ashville, Tenn. Management. Ko Jo Kai. Adam Mcintyre-Lexington, Ky. Psychology. TNT. Nathan Mcintyre-Florence, Ala. Bible. Campaigns. Club Beau. Alpha Chi Malachi. Belles and Beaux. College Republicans. Chi Sigma Alpha. Jeff McKeand-Panama City, Fla. Print journalism/ Public Relations. Concert Choir. Bison Staff. Campus Ministry. College Republicans. Belles and Beaux. Delta Chi Delta. Carrie McMillen-Garland, Texas. Music Education. Concert Choir. Band. Honors Association. HUF. Regina. Paul McMullen-Longview, Texas. Missions. Club Beau (Chi Omega Pi). HUF. Knights. Jonathan McNair-Fort Worth, Texas. Vocational Ministry/ Computer Science. Campaigns. Class Officer. University Singers. Sigma Tau Sigma. Carrie McNeill-Augusta, Ark. Accounting. Dean's List. Accounting Society. Ashley McQuay.:.._Bono, Ark. Communication Disorders. Alpha Chi. Campaigns. SSHA. seniors 51
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