Dorothea Brune

Dorothea Brune is a cryptologic technician in the U.S. Navy, where she has served five years and earned numerous awards. Thea is majoring in International Studies and planning to graduate in May. “She is an outstanding student carrying a 3.91 grade point average, whose outlook is always positive and upbeat,” says Dorothy Gillman, assistant director of Financial Aid. “She was instrumental in getting the VSO started, working with another veteran to write the constitution and connect with other student veterans to begin the club. She has applied to Columbia University to pursue a graduate degree in Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies. She would like to work one day at the United Nations.”

Awarded Scholarships

2012

Hackett, Fran Service to America Scholarship

Frances Hackett ’80 was vice president of Administration and OSGLI in Prudential Financial’s Group Insurance department. Among her responsibilities was  life insurance for the military. Mrs. Hackett also served on the Advisory Committee for Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) Veterans and Families, administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, among other volunteer positions. “I want to do something for those who have done so much for our country and help them pursue educational opportunities,” Mrs. Hackett said. “Creating this scholarship ties into my role at Prudential and the OIF/OEF Advisory Committee.” The Fran Hackett Service to America Scholarship benefits Ramapo students who have served, or are currently serving, in the military and are in good academic standing.