2020年8月3日
Irene Sisk (’48) of Bonham recently gave $100,000 to East Texas Baptist University. A $75,000 gift is designated for the new on-campus Health Services Clinic, 和25美元,000 is designated for an endowed student scholarship. ETBU’s health clinic will be named the Sisk Health Services Clinic in honor of 夫人. Sisk’s generosity and in memory of her late husband, Dr. 沃尔特·西克，m.s.D.
“I am continually inspired by the benevolence of the generous individuals who partner with East Texas Baptist University as we pursue the mission God has called us to fulfill,” ETBU 总统J. 布莱尔布莱克本 said. “As the University makes strides to provide a safe and healthy environment for our campus community, we are grateful to have the resources needed to operate the Sisk Health Services Clinic. This new clinic will provide convenient, 可访问的, and affordable healthcare right here on our University campus for our students, 教师, 工作人员, and contract partners in dining and custodial services.”
诊所, opening for the Fall 2020 semester, will be operated by ETBU under the leadership of an on-工作人员 nurse practitioner. Under the supervision of a medical doctor, the clinic will offer health services that address minor illnesses and minor injuries, and provide screenings, 接种疫苗, 免疫接种, and basic pharmaceutical prescriptions.
Irene and her husband, Walter (’50), met as students at East Texas Baptist College. 夫人. Sisk expressed her excitement to partner with the University on the Sisk Health Services Clinic as Walter was a doctor who served the citizens of Bonham for over 40 years. 的博士. Walter Lee Sisk and Irene Brown Sisk Endowed Scholarship will support students preparing for a career in the medical field.
“To receive such a charitable donation at such an unusual time only magnifies our gratitude,” ETBU Vice President for Advancement Scott Bryant said. “The Lord’s provision is evident on our campus through faithful supporters such as 夫人. Sisk. The Sisk Health Services Clinic will soon be a vital component of our daily campus operations, and their legacy and generosity will live on through the many students who will be impacted by the endowed scholarship.