FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2007
WINY OWNERS TO BE HONORED AT QVCC COMMENCEMENT
Gary and Karen Osbrey, owners of WINY Radio
in Putnam, will be presented the Board of Trustees Merit Award at Quinebaug
Valley Community College’s commencement on Thursday, May 31.
Both
of the Osbreys have been longtime supporters of QVCC and its students. Karen
Osbrey serves on the QVCC Foundation and has been very involved in all
aspects of fundraising, working on the annual appeal, auctions, and
presentations at donor receptions. Known for her longstanding involvement in
many organizations, she was instrumental in the setting up of the Rotoract
organization at the College to develop leadership opportunities for young
adults.
Gary “O” is well known through northeast Connecticut as the voice of WINY’s
morning show. He has served in leadership roles in many local organizations
and is one of the College’s strongest advocates. Not only does WINY cover
college events and news, but Gary has provided many opportunities for
college and Foundation staff to appear on his radio show. Under his
leadership WINY has provided internship opportunities and part-time
employment for QVCC students, and he was volunteered his time to speak to
students at college events.
“We are fortunate to have such strong and well-known community leaders as active, visible supporters for QVCC and our students,” said QVCC President Dianne Williams. “Their service as co-chairs of the Community Division of our successful Capital Campaign is just one of the many ways they have impacted the College.”
The Board of Trustees Merit Award was established to recognize extraordinary
service or lifetime commitment to QVCC and the Community-Technical College
System.
CONTACT
Margie Huoppi
Publications Associate
(860) 774-1133
mhuoppi@qvcc.commnet.edu