Jason N. Rucker was named this year's scholarship recipient of the Ohio Collegiate Plate Program, sponsored by The Alumni Association of 杏吧视频. The CWRU Ohio License Plate Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates a strong commitment to classmates and the university and shows initiative in his/her chosen field of expertise.
The scholarship鈥檚 monetary value is based off of the number of CWRU license plates purchased during the academic year.
Rucker is the youngest of seven children to attend 杏吧视频 and is a legacy student. His mother, Alberta D. Rucker (WRC 鈥77) and father, Michael D. Rucker, set high educational expectations for their family that will be realized with Jason Rucker's graduation.
When Rucker arrived at CWRU after graduating from University School in 2011, he knew he was interested in economics, but wanted to learn more about the various programs the field of business had to offer. As a student at the Weatherhead School of Management, Rucker discovered he really wants to help people in financial services.
鈥淚鈥檓 a hard worker, and I often come off quiet and shy, but I like communicating with people of all ages. That鈥檚 a big reason why I鈥檓 interested in getting into financial services,鈥 he said.
Since 2013, Rucker has worked as an office assistant to Sara Fields, director of alumni relations at the School of Dental Medicine. He said he鈥檚 had a great experience planning events and engaging CWRU alumni.
鈥淲e are excited about his upcoming graduation,鈥 said Fields, 鈥渂ut we are sad to be losing such a hard worker who has helped to organize our work processes. He takes such pride in his work and is always eager to help with any assignment we need completed. He has a strong mix of professionalism and personality.鈥
After graduation, Rucker said he plans to continue his job search in the Cleveland area, and looks forward to networking with alumni and becoming more involved with the African American Alumni Association from which he received the Michael E. Fisher Scholarship award in 2012.
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