American Society of Safety Engineers News |
Michael Nowak |
for immediate release |
DES PLAINES, IL (April 6, 2005) — Marsh Inc. today donated $10,000 to the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation, supporting future safety and health professionals through the annual Marsh Risk Consulting Scholarship. The ASSE Foundation also announced this year's scholarship recipient Lauren Robbins of Breckinridge , KY , who is an Occupational Safety and Health undergraduate at Murray State University , Murray , KY.
ASSE Foundation Chair Kennith D. Brock, CSP, said, "Through Marsh Inc.'s generosity, this scholarship fund will aid students in their efforts to prevent on-the-job injuries and illnesses through a career in safety and health."
Each year the ASSE Foundation awards a $5,000 scholarship through this fund. This year's Marsh Risk Consulting Scholarship will be awarded during ASSE's annual Professional Development Conference and Exposition in New Orleans this June. Applicants must be an ASSE student member, have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, are currently enrolled in 12 or more semester hours, and have completed at least 60 semester hours. Students can submit their applications for scholarships to the ASSE Foundation from September through December each year. For more information visit www.asse.org/foundat.htm.
Marsh Inc. is a leading risk and insurance services firm, which provides advice and transactional capabilities to clients in over 100 countries. Marsh is a unit of Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC), a global professional services firm with more than 60,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $11 billion. MMC's website address is www.mmc.com.
Chartered in 1990, the ASSE Foundation is committed to ensuring the future of the occupational safety and health profession by providing financial resources to individuals and organizations. Funding for the Foundation comes from corporations and voluntary donations from ASSE members for applied safety research, scholarships, fellowships, internships and professional development.
Formed in 1911, the Des Plaines, IL-based ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment. Its 30,000 occupational safety, health and environmental professional members manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. For more information check ASSE's website at www.asse.org.