Tracy Schulte
Q. What is your Huskies story?
A. “I attended St. Cloud State because it offered a number of strong programs that I was interested in, and in 2001 I graduated with a major in business computer information systems. I was in the University Honors Program, which exposed me to many cultural experiences and a broader global context, which I really appreciated since I grew up close to St. Cloud. I also took a semester to study abroad in Alnwick, England, which is something I would highly recommend to any student! I returned to St. Cloud State and completed an MBA in 2005.”
About Red & Black Society
The Red & Black Society is a St. Cloud State University Foundation program that recognizes alumni donors who have graduated in the past 15 years and have demonstrated philanthropic leadership by making a gift of $100 or more. The Foundation recognizes Red & Black Society members through invitations to special events held throughout the year in recognition of their leadership.
- 215 inaugural members
- 185 inaugural members married to a Husky
- $100 minimum donation in the last 2 years to be a member
- 49,166 graduates since 2001
- 3,900 overall Foundation donors
- 977 scholarships presented in 2015-16
Q. Why do you give back to the university?
A. “My husband Joe ’01 ’08 and I both believe St. Cloud State is an important asset to our community. Joe also earned an undergraduate and graduate degree in technology education from St. Cloud State. We are both passionate about life-long learning, and St. Cloud State provides applicable learning, in a broad number of subject areas, with many opportunities for students to experience and explore what they are interested in. I think St. Cloud State has so many programs and opportunities that really allow you to experience many different things, which outside of a university setting you may not otherwise have access to.
Joe and I are proud to be St. Cloud State grads, and we hope many more students have the opportunity to grow, learn and explore at St. Cloud State like we did.”
Q. What does being an alumna mean to you?
A. “Being Husky Proud! St. Cloud State gave me the opportunity to explore various subjects and fields of interest, to experience what a career might look like through an internship, and it gave me the tools and foundation to be successful in a career in business. Being a St. Cloud State alumna connects me to Central Minnesota as well as to other St. Cloud State alumni in Greater Minnesota.”
Q. What does it mean to have your philanthropy recognized by the Foundation?
A. “It’s certainly an honor to be recognized. It’s easy to disconnect from your alma mater after you graduate and you start a family, but I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to quickly reconnect as well. Joe and I see our contributions to St. Cloud State as a way to support what is important to us and to pay forward the foundational experience that we received to future classes of Huskies.”
