Recognize.
Celebrate.
Give Thanks.
Celebrate your NHCC heritage by engraving a paver or naming a special feature in the NHCC Heritage Garden.
Nestled below the Carillon (bell tower), the Heritage Garden commemorates:
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Students who dedicate themselves to self-discovery and acquiring knowledge
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Alumni who took their NHCC education and are making their mark in the world
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Faculty and staff (current and former) who create an exceptional learning experience
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Donors who strengthen the community with an educated workforce
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Local communities, businesses, organizations, and community members with dedication to higher education
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Family members of students, faculty and staff whose support also changes lives.
By celebrating those who impacted your life, your donation will make quality higher education accessible and pave the way for future students.
Engraving and Special Feature Naming Opportunity
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4” x 8” paver - $150 1,000+ remaining
3 lines of text; 14 characters per line
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9” x 12” paver - $300 48 remaining
6 lines of text; 16 characters per line; larger font size than 4" x 8" pavers
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Gazebo - $10,000 1 remaining
A gazebo will be placed at the far east side of the patio. Design not yet determined. If you are interested in naming the gazebo, please contact the Foundation office at 763-424-0815.
Phase 3 is now open!
Thanks to everyone who has donated so far. Phase 3 of the Heritage Garden opened October 1, 2020 and will continue until spring 2021.
Installation will also be in the summer, after the ground has thawed.
Guidelines and Details
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Paver Text Examples
NANCY HOOD STONE
MENTOR & FRIEND |
THE CURIOSITY
TO LEARN WILL
TAKE YOU FAR |
HOWARD OLSON
GEOLOGY
PROFESSOR |
DREAMS
TAKE SHAPE
BY DESIGN |
DAVID & EMILY
KLINE
EST. 1992 |
KARLA MILLER
MUSIC FACULTY
1982-2018 |
IN THE MIDDLE OF
EVERY DIFFICULTY
LIES OPPORTUNITY
-ALBERT EINSTEIN
FINANCIAL AID DEPT |
LIVE AND LOVE
IN JOYOUS WONDER
PERSEPHONEE
NORMA NEFZGER
BANKS |
ENERGY AND
PERSISTENCE
CONQUERS ALL
THINGS. |
AIKIDO OF NNCC
"IF I TEACH YOU
ONCE,
I WILL TEACH YOU
FOR LIFE."
~MARK L. LARSON |
RETIREE
ESTHER M SHERMAN
ENGLISH DEPT.
SECRETARY |
ELDON A AND
ADDIE F
TESSMAN |
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Paver Lines and Character Count
- All engraving will be capital letters and the same font style.
- Space between words counts as one character.
- Letters like W and M take more space than letter I.
For the 4” x 8” pavers, there are 14 characters per line; 3 lines total.
For the 9” x 12” pavers, there are 16 characters per line; 6 lines total; font size is larger than 4" x 8" pavers.
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Paver Font Style
For consistency and uniformity of the Heritage Garden, only a single font style will be used.
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Can I include the wording "in memory of", "in recognition of", "in celebration of", or something similar?
We ask that these phrases not be used as they can denote loss and sadness. The overall theme of the Heritage Garden is to recognize, celebrate and give thanks to those who made a positive impact on your life.
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Can a group donate a paver or special feature?
Yes! If two or more individuals collectively plan to donate a paver or special feature, please email the NHCC Foundation at Foundation@nhcc.edu with:
> the names of those donating
> how much each person is donating
> paver size or if a special feature
> if paver, include names(s) to be engraved
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Is this a tax-deductible donation?
As you are beautifying our campus and receiving nothing in exchange, this is considered a tax-deductible donation. Consult with your tax adviser for your specific situation.
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How will my donation be used?
Your donation to the Heritage Garden not only beautifies the campus, it also provides educational opportunities to NHCC students through scholarships, emergency aid, and academic program support. It also helps fund the NHCC Alumni Relations program.