Pasco-Hernando State College Volume XIII, Issue I - Spring 2019 | Page 6

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West Campus Dedication
Honors Donor Generosity
he PHSC Foundation recently honored “On behalf of the entire Skarupa family and our Aunt
significant donors with a dedication ceremony Fran and Uncle Mike, we express our gratitude toward
on the West Campus in New Port Richey. The everyone who made the dedication possible. We truly feel
previous M-Building received new signage recognizing we are part of the PHSC family.” – Sheila DeManuel, niece
a considerable donation to the Foundation. The Michael of Michael and Frances Skarupa.
J. and M. Frances Skarupa Health and Science Building
honors the largest contribution in the Foundation’s
40-year history, nearly $2 million dollars. The Skarupa’s
personal experience in receiving excellent health care
encouraged the couple to give back to the profession
that took excellent care of them in their later years. The
funding will not only provide financial support for students
in pursuit of careers in health occupations, but also
relevant equipment and resources. The Board of Trustees
dedication of the facility recognized the impact of their
donation and significance of the support.
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PHSC Perspective
Michael and
Frances Skarupa