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Welcome to a series of stories celebrating SIU\u2019s 150th anniversary.<\/em><\/p>\n Max Goins is a senior from Herrin, Illinois, studying history<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n What inspired you to choose your area of study? What was your reaction when you received the Bertrand scholarship? How will the Bertrand scholarship help you make a difference in society? Do you have a message that you would like to share with Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand? Why should donors consider establishing a scholarship fund for students? Has receiving this scholarship inspired you to give back to SIU in the future? <\/p>\n Engage with us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome to a series of stories celebrating SIU\u2019s 150th anniversary. Max Goins is a senior from Herrin, Illinois, studying history. What inspired you to choose your area of study? I enjoyed watching the History Channel as a kid a lot. I also liked going\u00a0through old photographs of my town Herrin. What was your reaction when … Continue reading 150 Stories of Philanthropy: SIU Scholarship Recipient Max Goins<\/span>
\n<\/strong>I enjoyed watching the History Channel as a kid a lot. I also liked going\u00a0through old photographs of my town Herrin.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>I was overjoyed.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Since this will make it easier to further my education, I will be able to share my knowledge with others.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>I would like to thank them for helping me and allowing me to further my education.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>If you can help students then they can then give back to the community one day.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>I believe all scholarships make people feel inspired to give back. It really just sparks the giving chain and makes you truly happy.<\/p>\n