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Bob Carr Gives Back
2017 Baker University Convocation

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raditionally, Convocation is held in early September to kick off the academic year. Because
of renovations to Rice Auditorium, this year's
ceremony was delayed until Oct. 17, and the
first event in renovated Rice was well worth the wait. The
theme for the event, giving back, was inspired by keynote
speaker Bob Carr, CEO and president of the Give Something Back Foundation. After his address, Carr announced
a $1 million gift to Baker University to be earmarked for
scholarships for first-generation college students. This gift
will provide at least 50 Give Back scholarships for Baker
University students.

"Baker students: We need your horsepower,
your compassion, and your kindness. I admire
you, I respect you, and I'm pulling for you." -
-Bob Carr, Give Something Back Foundation
The Give Something Back Foundation, a nonprofit
charity, provides academic mentoring, social guidance,
and college scholarships to students from lower-income
families throughout the nation. Since its inception in 2003,
it has contributed more than $25 million for mentoring
and scholarships.
In his keynote address, Carr spoke of growing up in a
financially strapped household in rural Illinois and how a
$250 scholarship from a local women's club allowed him

to attend college. After receiving this unexpected gift, he
set a goal to fund college scholarships when he was financially in a position to do so. He reflected on the ups and
downs of his business career and how giving back empowers the donors to make the world a better place. Carr's gift
represents his desire for a better and brighter future for
Baker University students. 
"Baker students: We need your horsepower, your compassion, and your kindness. I admire you, I respect you,
and I'm pulling for you," Carr said.
As Baker University President Lynne Murray thanked
Carr for his generous gift, she remarked that as a first-generation college graduate, she recognizes the unmatched
value of an education and knows that his graciousness and
support will be carried on by the Baker family.
"Just as Mr. Carr has shown through his Give Something Back Foundation, I want us all here at Baker to continue to embrace this notion of helping one another and
of assuring more students receive equal footing in life," Dr.
Murray said. "We are so proud Baker has partnered with
the Give Something Back Foundation as we continue to
invest in and give back to our community."
Carr was the founder and former chief executive
officer of Heartland Payment Systems, a Fortune 1000
debit- and credit-card transaction company acquired by
Global Payments for over $4.3 billion. He's won praise
for his technological prowess and ethical leadership from
Businessweek and Jim Cramer, host of the television
show Mad Money.



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