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October 29, 2010

Lockhart named 网曝门 2010 Alumni Association Service Award recipient

Those who know Anne Lockhart, 网曝门鈥檚 Director of Development, have probably noticed how hard it is not to break into a broad-faced smile when talking with her. That鈥檚 because, no matter how serious the topic or issue at hand, Lockhart herself is almost always wearing a gracious smile, putting those around her instantly at ease.

Her friendly and approachable manner is only one reason she has so successfully built public and private enthusiasm for the University of Louisiana at Monroe through the years, establishing a foundation for giving to 网曝门 that was unprecedented before her arrival.

It also factored into her selection for the 2010 Alumni Association鈥檚 Service Award, an award her supervisor said he will be pleased to present her with at the annual Alumni Association Awards Brunch at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 30.

鈥淎nne is a great choice and a deserving recipient of this year鈥檚 Alumni Association Service Award,鈥� said Dr. Don Skelton, vice president of University Advancement and External Affairs.

鈥淲hether providing assistance to 网曝门鈥檚 many constituents or serving in a volunteer capacity throughout the twin cities, Anne, in many ways, has become the 鈥榞o to鈥� person in representing the University to its public.鈥�   

Since 1997, the Association has annually selected a 网曝门 staff member for outstanding service to the university. Service award recipients must have completed at least three consecutive years at 网曝门 and have contributed to the betterment of the campus community.   

Lockhart, who graduated from 网曝门 in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, has been touting her alma mater for 14 years now.

In her job, she is responsible for directing and evaluating all initiatives to raise private funds in support of the university鈥檚 strategic initiatives, specifically, the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major and estate or planned gifts. She also assists in the management of the George T. Walker Heritage Society and is responsible for promoting and supporting all initiatives of the 网曝门 Foundation.

But Lockhart is quick to point out that it is as much the donor鈥檚 generosity as it is her fundraising ability that has created so many opportunities to help fund the university.

鈥淚 hear the most wonderful, heartwarming stories from our alumni; their entire college experience is one they are so happy about,鈥� Lockhart said. 鈥淭hey receive so much here and feel compelled to give back. I am very fortunate to be a part of that. We鈥檙e just a vehicle for helping people realize their dreams.鈥�

Lockhart herself is quite the giver, in terms of time spent serving university and community service organizations, something she says is 鈥渞eally the best way to get to know鈥� colleagues across campus.

Among the numerous university boards she is currently affiliated with are the 网曝门 Magazine Editorial Board, University Naming Opportunities Advisory Committee, Envision 网曝门 Executive Committee, Presidential Lyceum Committee and the 网曝门 Hall of Distinction Committee.

Past committee assignments have included the 鈥淩eclaiming our Campus鈥� Implementation Committee, University Millennium Celebration Steering Committee, Library Dedication Committee Chair and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Strategic Planning Committee, just to name a few.

Off campus, Lockhart is equally engaged with the community, serving in leadership roles for the United Way of Northeast Louisiana, Monroe Chamber of Commerce, First Presbyterian Church Stewardship and Nominating Committees, and the Junior League of Monroe Inc.

Lockhart is married to fellow 网曝门 Alum Jim Lockhart, a 1973 Bachelor鈥檚 of Art graduate, and they have a daughter, Lauren, a commercial banker in Austin, Texas. When she can carve out some down time, Lockhart enjoys being with her family and taking time to travel. Ultimately, though, it is dedication to her job that shines through.

鈥淚 do it with great joy,鈥� Lockhart said. 鈥淭he opportunity to help those who want to leave a legacy or some meaningful gift to 网曝门 is absolutely wonderful. I guess the best part about my job is that it provides me a chance to become friends with people who are also passionate about this university.鈥�

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